Purchasing Manager

Coordinate the overall Purchasing function, including the leading of the commodity teamMonitor, reduce and control costsFully develop supply base delivery quality products, services and OTDDrive supplier performance through metrics for assigned facilitiesRESPONSIBILITIES:Lead and develop commodity buyers including performance appraisals and the establishment of appropriate goals and objectives with measurable metricsDrive proactive and corrective actions with all suppliers to provide the best quality, cost and delivery (QCD) to ProspiraWork closely with launch teams to provide adequate support and leadership to get projects completed on timeIn lead of new project RFQs and resourcing RFQs, work closely with the cross-functional team to provide an efficient performance to the RFQsProvide leadership in driving cost reductions or cost control measuresDevelop processes and procedures to support activities of the primary functions and Quality System standards to ensure compliancePreparation and monitoring of monthly reporting for Purchasing DepartmentVisit supplier, as needed, to verify fulfillment of contractual obligations to Prospira and ensure that suppliers are servicing Prospira's best interestMaintain high ethical standards and professionalism in all areas of the Purchasing functionNegotiate with suppliers for goods and services, negotiating the best possible price and service guaranteeReview, monitor and report market trends to ensure that Prospira is receiving the best priceProactive in developing new supply sourcesExamine bids and make awards to suppliersReview requisitions for appropriate approval and account numbersAnalyze quarterly pricing adjustments compared to standard pricingWork closely with LSCM -- GM in efforts to improve supply chain and reduce costsDrive purchasing group performance through the review of monthly metricsLead and monitor continuous improvement efforts with suppliersDirectly responsible for building strong ethical relationships with internal/external customersResponsible for leading sourcing events and including appropriate SMEs to assist in driving throughout the organizationTRAVEL:Occasional travel to supplier locationsREQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Four (4) year degree in Business or equivalent education or experienceMinimum of three (3) years experience in direct purchasing functions or equivalent work experienceMinimum three (3) years negotiation and quoting experienceProficient computer skills in Excel, Outlook, Word and SAPPREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Minimum three (3) years negotiation, sourcing events, international purchasing and domestic/international supplier management

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