General Formulations
Director of Purchasing
General Formulations, Sparta, Michigan, United States, 49345
Job Summary:
The Director of Purchasing is a dynamic leadership role at General Formulations who is responsible for leading:
Plan & Strategy of the Supply Chain
Raw Material Purchasing
Vendor Management / Relationships
Inbound Freight/Logistics Spend
Return System for defective/unwanted Raw Materials
Manage overall inventory value of raw materials + disposition obsolete/slow move
The primary goal is to fully own and manage raw materials, ensure they deliver on time, in high quality and to drive down raw materials as a percent of sales through careful vendor management, negotiation and planning.
The Director of Purchasing will be a self-starter and change agent at GF. A successful candidate will establish and maintain effective control over purchasing and procurement. In the role, the candidate will improve productivity in the department, negotiate optimized agreements, drive supplier quality improvements and foster collaborative vendor relationships.
The candidate must possess strong communication, analytical, organizational, project management and negotiation skills. They must be stern but fair in dealing with suppliers and respected across the supply chain. Suppliers are just as important as customers. The candidate must demonstrate and maintain a very high level of collaboration with suppliers while being able to achieve the best possible price and program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following (Other duties may be assigned):
Own, manage, and drive efficiencies in the Raw Material Supply Chain.
Own and drive Supply Chain KPI’s (PPV, Freight as % of Sales, Vendor Quality Index and outstanding vendor claim $’s, PO Price vs. Invoice Price %).
Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in purchasing and distributing materials, equipment, and supplies in the organization.
Responsible for purchases for all products that are procured from outside vendors domestically and internationally.
Oversee all suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products and freight optimization.
Develop new suppliers and new relationships for the company.
Maintain high levels of detail and efficiency with the supply chain.
Responsible for raw material purchasing and transportation coordination for adhesive coating operation to meet scheduled delivery dates.
Work in collaboration with scheduling department to optimize inventory to facilitate order fulfillment and lowering on-hand quantities/value.
Continuously improve systemization in the department through ERP utilization, careful tracking of metrics, and supplier evaluations.
Maintain timely and accurate pricing data in ERP and coordinate with BOM Mgr/accounting functions to facilitate company-wide accuracy and visibility.
Continuously improve MRP utilization in the department.
Improve GF offshore sourcing and purchasing capabilities (+ vendor direct shipments).
Facilitate internal and external communications with regard to raw materials.
Coordinate with Sales Department on new raw material programs, ensuring accountability and clarity.
Coordinate interdepartmentally to maintain supplier contracts, raw material specifications, and business development.
Required Qualifications:
Self-motivated & Independent
Strong Negotiator
Relationship Builder
Customer Focused
Strategic & Creative
Collaborative
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Lead, influence, and motivate people in a positive manner
Persistent
Well organized
Problem solver
Precise and detail-oriented
Able to travel
Qualification Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s degree with 5-7 years of Purchasing, Procurement, Sourcing, Operations. Sharp skills in Project Management, Cost Accounting, Procurement, high level of ethics and an understanding of contracts is a plus. Previous experience with Epicor and use of MRP a strong plus. Comfort and experience in working with MS Word, MS Excel, ERP, MRP and email. General familiarity with the Commercial Graphics Industry and associated technologies is a benefit.
Language Skills:
Ability to persuasively and efficiently communicate with customers, vendors, staff and management.
Other Skills and Abilities:
International Business Experience
Maintains current knowledge in the field
Effectively use MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), Adobe, and web research
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee must be able to travel on an airplane and drive an automobile (rental).
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is normally quiet.
Licenses & Certifications
Driver's License
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The Director of Purchasing is a dynamic leadership role at General Formulations who is responsible for leading:
Plan & Strategy of the Supply Chain
Raw Material Purchasing
Vendor Management / Relationships
Inbound Freight/Logistics Spend
Return System for defective/unwanted Raw Materials
Manage overall inventory value of raw materials + disposition obsolete/slow move
The primary goal is to fully own and manage raw materials, ensure they deliver on time, in high quality and to drive down raw materials as a percent of sales through careful vendor management, negotiation and planning.
The Director of Purchasing will be a self-starter and change agent at GF. A successful candidate will establish and maintain effective control over purchasing and procurement. In the role, the candidate will improve productivity in the department, negotiate optimized agreements, drive supplier quality improvements and foster collaborative vendor relationships.
The candidate must possess strong communication, analytical, organizational, project management and negotiation skills. They must be stern but fair in dealing with suppliers and respected across the supply chain. Suppliers are just as important as customers. The candidate must demonstrate and maintain a very high level of collaboration with suppliers while being able to achieve the best possible price and program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following (Other duties may be assigned):
Own, manage, and drive efficiencies in the Raw Material Supply Chain.
Own and drive Supply Chain KPI’s (PPV, Freight as % of Sales, Vendor Quality Index and outstanding vendor claim $’s, PO Price vs. Invoice Price %).
Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in purchasing and distributing materials, equipment, and supplies in the organization.
Responsible for purchases for all products that are procured from outside vendors domestically and internationally.
Oversee all suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products and freight optimization.
Develop new suppliers and new relationships for the company.
Maintain high levels of detail and efficiency with the supply chain.
Responsible for raw material purchasing and transportation coordination for adhesive coating operation to meet scheduled delivery dates.
Work in collaboration with scheduling department to optimize inventory to facilitate order fulfillment and lowering on-hand quantities/value.
Continuously improve systemization in the department through ERP utilization, careful tracking of metrics, and supplier evaluations.
Maintain timely and accurate pricing data in ERP and coordinate with BOM Mgr/accounting functions to facilitate company-wide accuracy and visibility.
Continuously improve MRP utilization in the department.
Improve GF offshore sourcing and purchasing capabilities (+ vendor direct shipments).
Facilitate internal and external communications with regard to raw materials.
Coordinate with Sales Department on new raw material programs, ensuring accountability and clarity.
Coordinate interdepartmentally to maintain supplier contracts, raw material specifications, and business development.
Required Qualifications:
Self-motivated & Independent
Strong Negotiator
Relationship Builder
Customer Focused
Strategic & Creative
Collaborative
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Lead, influence, and motivate people in a positive manner
Persistent
Well organized
Problem solver
Precise and detail-oriented
Able to travel
Qualification Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s degree with 5-7 years of Purchasing, Procurement, Sourcing, Operations. Sharp skills in Project Management, Cost Accounting, Procurement, high level of ethics and an understanding of contracts is a plus. Previous experience with Epicor and use of MRP a strong plus. Comfort and experience in working with MS Word, MS Excel, ERP, MRP and email. General familiarity with the Commercial Graphics Industry and associated technologies is a benefit.
Language Skills:
Ability to persuasively and efficiently communicate with customers, vendors, staff and management.
Other Skills and Abilities:
International Business Experience
Maintains current knowledge in the field
Effectively use MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), Adobe, and web research
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee must be able to travel on an airplane and drive an automobile (rental).
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is normally quiet.
Licenses & Certifications
Driver's License
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