Supply Chain Manager

Job Description

•Main objective: The Purchasing & Inventory Manager will be responsible for providing and monitoring strategic materials and consumables. The position will require an aptitude to develop expertise within key cost categories/working capital and understand the role these categories play in the company’s overall financial performance. The Purchasing / Inventory Manager will also lead initiatives in Inventory strategic planning. The Purchasing & Inventory Manager completes projects, either as assigned or self-initiated, by working with appropriate departments and individuals to achieve the stated goals. •Main Responsibilities: - Price and delivery negotiations in order to reduce material costs and maintain adequate service to Plant - Select suppliers and assess their capabilities in accordance with our demand - Implement best practices in Inventory and Purchasing management that will result in optimal use of the company’s working capital - Manage and coordinate efforts as related to Production Planning, Logistics and Inventory Management initiatives; Inventory Targets, and Support to Plant Management - Leadership role with respect to purchasing material and inventory levels with the Production department. - Search for alternative sources and Products in conjunction with product development efforts; or asked by the Plant - Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining Purchasing Work Instructions and Procedures as part of our Quality Systems - Ability to adapt to internal sales, be prepared to work with sister divisions and a national sales/purchasing teams