Purchasing Manager

MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Food manufacturing experience a plus.

The Sr. Manager, MRO Indirects – Maintenance Repair, and Operations (MRO), DOE & Special Projects will be responsible for leading all strategic planning and sourcing activities for the related subcategories. This position will demonstrate their experience and knowledge to build comprehensive strategies at the category level and execute the strategy through the sourcing process. They will drive program compliance through Supplier and Contract Management creating value for the company. This position will drive sustainable strategies that will actively seek to reduce and / or control costs for products and services while increasing efficiencies for the business. This position will work closely with stakeholders in various Maintenance, R&D, FSQA, Operations, and corporate functions to provide innovative ideas that meet business objectives supporting the operations.

• Managing the procurement of the MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) goods and services which keep the plant running effectively
• At the highest level, this position must be internal customer focused; striving to provide the highest quality service and support to our internal customers while providing the most optimal total cost for MRO products and services
• Resolve supplier issues relating to quality, delivery, and pricing
• Monitor and document vendor performance
• Support management in strategic MRO cost savings projects
• Cooperate with production, maintenance, engineering, and other departments in the development of MRO material requirements, facility services, and indirect spend
• Determine most cost-effective and efficient methods for ordering (e.g., bulk orders)
• Track usage, inventory cost, YOY savings and spend of all indirect materials and services
• Identify alternative vendors or products that meet the specifications (In- Kind Replacement)

Expected Experience & Required Skills

Job Type : Full-time