Manager Purchasing Sample Job Description
Manages suppliers and develops purchasing strategies which meet budgetary and other operational requirements of the company.
Summary
The Purchasing Manager is charged with building and maintaining a strong partnership with internal business owners and related stakeholders. It is a leadership role in the development and execution of procurement category strategies to maximize the value of the services procured for the US Commercial Organization. The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for developing and demonstrating in-depth knowledge of markets, suppliers, services and their cost drivers within each Category (raw materials, printed components, supplies, and services). This role will lead cross-functional teams through strategic category sourcing to deliver breakthrough business benefits. They also lead the direct the work activities of Buyers including the management of activities to ensure that requisitioned materials are sourced with suppliers that meet performance standards at competitive prices.
Job Results & Essential Functions
Contracting Strategies that Meet Corporate Objectives |
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Suppliers Perform As Expected |
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New Suppliers Qualified |
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Skills & Performance of People Are Appropriate for Business Needs |
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Capital Purchases Meet Company Objectives |
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Critical Success Factors
Negotiating
Business Acumen
Driving Execution
Talent Builder
Position Qualifications
Education & Experience
• Bachelors’ degree in business or technical, MBA (preferred).
• Ten years procurement experience in a FDA/GMP regulated industry, with at least 5-7 years management/supervisory experience.
• Certification by NAPM or APICS is desired.
Skills:
• Proven history of successful cost-reduction
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and proactive approach that is results-focused- Successful, multi-year track record in purchasing and supply management
• Working knowledge of Business Law and the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), procurement procedures and U.S. Small Business Administration compliance required.
• Substantial knowledge of all Purchasing services, negotiations, customer focus, influencing & persuasion, ability to interpret business conditions, conflict resolution, and managing change.
• Knowledge/understanding of the following is required: Supply Chain Management, Business Development, Supplier Relations/International Suppliers, Organizational, Technical Knowledge (Product/material), Total Cost Analysis, and Supplier Development.
• Detail oriented with a focus on fact finding and fact based decision-making. Understanding of contracts and commercial code in order to mitigate corporate legal risk. Use of financial analysis/techniques to ensure suppliers are financially stable.
• Use of problem solving and analytical techniques such as SWOT, Root Cause and Fishbone required.