Sourcing Manager

SUMMARY:

The Sourcing/Procurement Manager will play a key role in the sourcing and planning of materials, supplies and services, identifying new sources of supply, negotiating, coordinating, and assuring that assigned spend categories are purchased at the lowest possible cost. They will leverage supply spending while driving productivity, identify key spend pools for leveraging consolidation, and implement ongoing Supplier Performance Metrics /KPI's. This position will also be responsible for addressing any cost discrepancies and/or late supply orders with suppliers, while expediting orders appropriately to ensure timely delivery.

The Sourcing/Procurement Manager will also be responsible for supervising the Warehouse & Inventory teams and overseeing any projects within those departments, including upcoming WMS Implementation. They will work with the supervisors/managers of those departments to ensure smooth and effective operations within these departments.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for identifying new sources of supply, negotiating, coordinating, and assuring that assigned spend categories are purchased at the lowest possible cost
• Work closely with internal teams for requested product/material costs: Request price quotes from vendors via RFP's; compare quotes against requirements and ensure PO's match to agreed-to costs
• Work closely with accounting and accounts receivable department on goods receipts and any other outstanding purchasing and/or quality/credit issues
• Maintain preferred supplier list for internal teams that include all agreed-to costs and quotes given from outside suppliers
• Collaborate with necessary internal and external teams to execute a success implementation of WMS Inventory software.
• Maintain the WMS Inventory System once implemented and train employees on system as needed.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to resolve quality complaints and drive corrective action and credits, when needed

• Work with corporate inventory control manager on root cause analyses and resolving inventory control problems.

• Report on inventory activities, changes and variances, including trends and root cause analysis
• Lead, develop and mentor inventory team
• Perform other assigned duties as requested by management

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Intermediate level of computer skills in Microsoft Office; Excel knowledge (Pivot tables, V-lookups, formulas, etc.) and capable of learning different software
• Bachelor degree preferred

• 3 to 5 years' purchasing/sourcing experience.

• 1 to 2 years' experience in inventory, distribution and operational procedures

• 1 to 2 years managerial or supervisory experience.

• Mathematical acumen and business communication skills
• Must be proactive and able to work effectively and efficiently in a high paced, rapidly changing, environment
• Experience collaborating with internal and external resources to develop strategies that meet department goals within budget and established timelines

• Experience in project management and working with cross functional teams
• Willing to travel up to 10% of the time for business purposes

• Bachelor degree preferred

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret financial statements, general business periodicals, professional journals, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with customers and employees of the company.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, volume, and net present value.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. High Analytical skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

• Operating standards - The employee will need to meet or exceed the Operating Standards set in the areas of quality, cost, safety, planning, customer satisfactions, supervision, efficiency, and productivity. Such standards will be set annually and communicated to the manager.
• Personal growth - Each year there will be professional goals developed and agreed to by the manager and supervisor.
• Employee relations – The employee will be evaluated regarding his/her behaviors associated with appropriate human interaction, respect, and communication.
• Creativity – This will be evaluated by how active the employee is in participating in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.

Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest paper and packaging company with more than 9,000 highly skilled green collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt Industries is one of the largest corrugated packaging companies in America, with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than twenty states. The company operates several of the most modern, cost effective paper mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants strategically placed throughout the United States offering a wide range of creative packaging solutions. Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the environment by harvesting the urban forest.

Pratt Industries offers competitive compensation plans with full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, All State, Pre-Paid Legal, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, paid holidays, and childbearing and parental leave.