What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Manager position at King Plastic Corporation?
About Us
The King Plastic Corporation is a leading manufacturer of plastic products, and we are seeking a talented Procurement Manager to join our team. As a Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for managing high-value purchases and contracts while overseeing the supply chain.
Your Key Responsibilities
- You will oversee vendor relationships to ensure favorable terms, on-time deliveries, and quality compliance.
- You will source, negotiate, and procure materials, components, and services to meet production schedules.
- You will serve as the primary point of contact for key customers regarding procurement and supply chain-related needs and timelines.
- You will collaborate with customers to understand supply chain requirements, resolve issues, and proactively address concerns.
- You will provide updates on the supply chain to customer service, sales, and key customers when necessary.
- You will monitor supplier performance and develop contingency plans to mitigate risks or disruptions.
- You will manage and optimize end-to-end supply chain processes, including procurement, inventory control, and logistics.
- You will collaborate with production and planning teams to ensure material availability and align procurement strategies with production timelines.
- You will implement best practices to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance supply chain visibility.
- You will lead, coach, and develop a procurement and supply chain professional team to achieve operational excellence.
- You will assign responsibilities, monitor performance, and ensure adherence to company policies and objectives.
- You will foster a collaborative and results-driven work environment focused on continuous improvement.
- You will analyze supplier proposals, negotiate pricing, and identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality standards.
- You will partner with quality teams to resolve discrepancies or defects in purchased goods.
- You will drive initiatives to optimize inventory levels and improve cost efficiency without compromising production needs.
- You will collaborate with production, engineering, logistics, and quality teams to align procurement and supply chain strategies with organizational goals.
- You will communicate material constraints, changes, or risks to internal stakeholders to support proactive planning.
- You will support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain and procurement processes.
- You will analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for operational improvement.
- You will prepare monthly reports for senior management on important metrics such as material pricing, freight analytics, market trends, etc.
What We Offer
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
- A dynamic and supportive work environment.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- The chance to work with a talented team of professionals.
