Purchasing Manager
ITech Consulting Partners - New Orleans, LA
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u003cdivu003eu003cdivu003ePurpose of the position u003cbru003eThe Purchasing Manager/Supply Chain Manager manages and oversees overall purchasing and inventory of raw ingredients and packaging used for production. Makes recommendations to improve productivity, quality and efficiency of operations. Coordinates and resolves issues regarding existing and new products. Familiar with a variety of supply chain concepts, practice and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Executes the company's vision and u003cbru003emission procuring all ingredients, packaging, and non-inventory items needed to run and operate efficiently in the plant. u003cbru003eResponsibilities u0026duties u003cbru003eu003cbru003eâ–ŒResponsibility 1 - Maintain ordering of raw ingredients and packaging material for production. u003cbru003eu003cbru003eâ–ŒResponsibility 2 - Communicate, schedule, coordinate and follow up on delivery of all incoming materials, including intercompany transfer of goods needed for production. u003cbru003eu003cbru003eâ–ŒResponsibility 3 - Input and confirm all purchase orders into Great Plains ERP system; establishing pricing, estimated time of arrival, freight and distribution for product items. u003cbru003eu003cbru003eâ–ŒResponsible 4 - Execute established inventory stock levels, reorder amounts and lead times for production. u003cbru003eu003cbru003eâ–ŒResponsibility 5 - Manage all raw ingredient reports including: perishables, packaging, inventory, obsolete and aging to maintain appropriate PAR levels based on lead time requirements. u003cbru003eu003cbru003eâ–ŒResponsibility 6 - Maintain and update vendor files, pricing notifications and contract changes. u003cbru003eu003cbru003eâ–ŒResponsibility 7 - Support all departments, including Plant Operations, Corporate Purchasing, Accounting and Sales u003cbru003eu003cbru003eâ–ŒResponsibility 8 - Plan future material needs based on projections and historical data. u003cbru003eu003cbru003eâ–ŒResponsibility 9 - Assist in developing requirements for automation of procurement and logistics software. u003cbru003eu003cbru003eâ–ŒResponsibility 10 - Assist in developing training material and lesson plans for expanded ERP modules.u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eAcademic qualifications u003cbru003eu003cbru003eEssential Desirable College degree Certification in Supply Chain Management u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eWork experience u0026skills u003cbru003eu003cbru003eEssential Desirable 5-7 years of buying experience or any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved Proven track record of controlling and reducing external spend while developing a robust supplier base. High competency level in use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, as a minimum) Experience working within a manufacturing environment Ability to take a proactive approach to overcome challenges and achieve results Strong experience in negotiating manufacturing and service agreements. Knowledge of materials, products and commodity markets. Fully versed with modern procurement and purchasing techniques. Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and presentation skills.u003c/divu003eu003c/divu003e ', 'location ': 'New Orleans, LA ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'no ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'FL160-2739214
Created: 2024-10-11