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Gateway Recruiting, Inc

Site Procurement Lead

Gateway Recruiting, Inc, Martinsville, Virginia, us, 24113


The Site Procurement Lead is responsible for driving purchasing and indirect supply chain activities and aligning resources to optimize site procurement efforts and ensure compliance to internal guidelines, SOX requirements and legal requirements. They strive to optimize procurement, inventory, and GMN structure across all material and service categories and across capital purchases.In addition, they champion corporately participating in maximizing leverage by aligning with corporate procurement efforts.Responsibilities:

Assuring that all safety guidelines are met within the Procurement Department to accomplish site safety goalsResponsibilities for site purchasing activities including negotiation, supplier selection, and supplier development for assigned suppliersProviding site leadership for the implementation of enterprise and site contracts for manufacturing goods and servicesInvestigating sourcing opportunities to develop and lead site cost improvement projects; manage costs and cost reduction results; identify and remove barriers to progressWorking closely with category manager to manage supplier performance for key materials.Managing and tracking Procurement operations metrics in key systems as needed.Owning supplier development programs and managing supplier metrics.Assuring that site procurement operations meet internal guidelines, SOX requirements, and external regulatory/legal requirementsManaging procurement aspects of business ISO quality program requirementsImplementing corporate and local Procurement policies and proceduresMonitoring/Executing capital procurement activities for critical spares and new equipment to ensure continuity of site manufacturing operationsMonitor procurement card program for sitePerform day-to-day operational activities including: establishment of purchase orders and outline agreements, expediting of deliveries, resolution of invoice discrepancies/complaints and non-conformanceDriving continuous improvement to enhance process efficiencies in Purchasing, sharing best practices, and leveraging spend opportunities with other sites.Coordinate the relationships with site management and other functionsLeading and developing site Procurement personnel; execute employee development and coaching processes; as applicableManaging Purchasing cost center budget to targetsEnsuring optimal outcomes consistent with strategic procurement prioritiesFostering relationships with key site leaders and users to clearly understand needs and delivering a high level of customer satisfaction from purchasing services.Required Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business-related, engineering, or technical disciplineFive years of procurement experience is preferred.Functional Skills and Capabilities:

Ability to negotiate/close commercial contracts/supply agreementsAdaptability in negotiating styleStrong persuasive skills and influencing abilityStrong verbal/written communication skillsStrong follow-throughAnalytical/Critical Thinking SkillsRobust problem-solving skillsCollaborative mindset

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