Procurement Manager

Purpose
The Purchasing Manager ensures our purchasing and procurement process for the region.

The position is responsible for proper supplier evaluation and development and optimizes our internal and external processes in that area.

Furthermore, the positions develop strategic relationships with suppliers and reduce regional procurement spend.

This is to be done through negotiations, working with SCM, R&D & Operations to develop lighter basis weight products, and synergistic relationships with our key suppliers.

The position has to manage risk according to the purchasing material and suppliers.

The position is also responsible for purchasing with regards to CAPEX & maintaining projects.

The position ensures global purchasing standards within FMS NA are observed and liaises with European counterparts.

Responsibilities and Duties

Manages the complete purchasing process in the region

Definition of the regional purchasing strategy, relocation and displacement of the suppliers, supplier development and integration, advanced purchasing

Definition of the supply and replenishment strategy

Lead and/or participate in multiple complex and strategic sourcing initiatives of all relevant purchases.

Once contracts have been agreed to with suppliers, purchasing within framework of contract is turned over to local purchasing group.

Global benchmark process, bundling, standardization.

Develop market expertise in assigned spend categories and remain current on supply market trends, business economics and best sourcing practices that impact the supply market and/or supplier economics

Manage the complete purchasing process in the region.

Responsible for purchasing relationship between other Forbo divisions to find additional purchasing synergies

Business specific development of purchasing processes

Cooperation with management for the strategic development of the company

Execution of supplier selection process; new supplier development

Translate the requirements of Research and Development as well as Business development into contractual requirements and deliverables

Looks for purchasing potentials in terms of the monetary benefits

Definition and execution of the supplier capacity check

Professionally manage purchasing credit terms in accordance with group policies

Ensure local buyers are carrying out negotiated contracts with suppliers

Risk management / contingency plan

Create & maintain SAP MM orders

Keeps purchasing relevant SAP master data updated

Process implementation and improvement

Development of the purchasing methods, tool & KPI’S

Controlling of the purchasing processes and KPI’s

Project Management for purchasing projects

Process data management

Personnel management and planning as well as the motivation and promotion of staff categories and remain current on supply market trends, business economics and best sourcing practices that impact the supply market and/or supplier economics

Qualifications

Minimum 7-10 years relevant business experience in Purchasing. Experience must include Strategic procurement.

Demonstrated experience in supervisory role, exhibiting strong leadership and management skills in guiding and overseeing team members to achieve objectives.

Minimum bachelor’s degree required.

Deep understanding of purchasing in manufacturing environment

Deep understanding of procurement best practices and trends

Multi-functional background with both HQ and Field experience appreciated

Customer-facing experience

Experience with labor relations appreciated

Exceptional leadership skills and ability to manage complexity in an ever-changing environment

Strong communicator, both written, verbal and presentation skills expected

High results-orientation and hands-on engaged management style

Customer focused and "does what it takes" mentality

Willingness to travel 10-15%

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Minimum 5 years SAP MM experience

MS-applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

CPSM certification

English language

It is the policy of Forbo Movement Systems to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law

Join our team as a Procurement Manager where you can make a significant impact on our operations while advancing your career in a dynamic environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• SAP: 5 years (Required)
• Leadership: 5 years (Required)
• Purchasing: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Huntersville, NC 28078 (Required)

Work Location: In person