Purchasing Manager (Personal Care Products Manufacturing)

About Our Client

My client is a nationally recognized personal care products contract manufacturer with multiple top-tier facilities in the US. They are a turn-key solution for many affordable and premium brands in hair care, pet care, hygiene, and beauty. Administration assistance, procurement, R&D, QA / QC, production, packaging, sales, marketing, logistics and supply chain - my client provides an outstanding 360 service for their customers!

Job Description

• Team Leadership : Lead and manage buyers, ensuring compliance with job descriptions, ERP software usage, training, and goal setting.
• Vendor Management : Maintain positive relationships with both domestic and international vendors.
• Inventory Management : Monitor stock levels to maintain adequate raw materials inventory to meet production schedules.
• Cost Management : Ensure cost-effective procurement and transportation of raw materials and supplies.
• Regulatory Compliance : Stay updated on import regulations, tariffs, taxes, and economic factors affecting vendors, informing the team as needed.
• Discrepancy Resolution : Handle claims related to short or damaged shipments and verify purchasing invoices and freight bills.
• Data Accuracy : Ensure the accuracy of purchasing information (e.g., costs, lead times, vendor data) in the ERP system.
• Vendor Qualification : Qualify new vendors and establish credit applications according to SOPs.
• New Material Sourcing : Source new raw materials and components as requested by Product Development and the Lab.
• Process Improvement : Collaborate with IT to improve data entry efficiency.
• Supervise three Buyers, including hiring, training, and evaluating performance
• Provide feedback for self and team evaluations and goal setting
• Address professional behavior or performance issues in collaboration with HR.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Education : Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Experience : 5 years in procurement, contract review, and vendor management
• Ability to analyze data and draw conclusions.
• Experience in managing processes and leading teams.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and ERP systems.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to evaluate vendors and ensure quality control.
• Knowledge of international import rules and vendor evaluation.

What's on Offer

• 75,000-90,000 base salary range (depending on experience)
• Annual bonus target
• Full benefits options - dental, medical, vision
• 401K w / match
• PTO paid holidays package
• 10-25% travel to both facilities

Contact

Erin Woodring

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Salary : $75,000 - $90,000