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Salary: $60,000 - $75,000 per year

Our client is an established well known manufacturing company that has been in business for 35 years

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

PTO

• Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies for the company, nationwide; assess, manage and mitigate risks;
• Participate in the company’s annual cost out initiatives, including analysis and benchmarking;
• Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers; craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms;
• Track and report key functional metrics in order to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness;
• Investigate material sourcing opportunities and analyze alternate purchasing options for existing materials or substitute items;
• Resolve vendor issues including but not limited to pricing, fulfillment and product selection;
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements;
• Track and report key functional metrics in order to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness;
• Communicate preferred vendors for items not directly purchased;
• Procure capital expenditures;
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand and determine proper economic order quantities;
• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries;
• Resolve logistics issues;
• Reconcile receiving documents, resolve invoice discrepancies;
• Update and maintain spreadsheets and tracking platforms;
• Maintain the purchasing department’s filing system;
• Research new vendors and commodities;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management with 2-4 years’ experience in manufacturing environment.
• 3-5 years of commercial print paper buying experience; paper buying experience that comes from working for a 40-inch commercial printer.
• Clear Knowledge of paper grades, weights, finishes and sizes.
• Experience utilizing strategic thinking, in a supply chain/manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing processes.
• Experience with Shipping, Receiving & Accounts Payable processes.
• Ability to manage project-based Cost Reduction activities and reporting of results within the project terms.
• Experience with managing internal customer relationships, supplier relationships.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, planning and communication skills are required.
• Strong MS Excel skills are critical.
• Must possess, exceptional Time Management and Oral/Written communication skills.
• Proven negotiation skills and successful track record of achieving cost out initiatives.

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