Senior Purchasing Manager

National Gypsum Services Company has an immediate opening for a Senior Purchasing Manager at our Charlotte NC location. This position will report to the Director of Procurement and Supplier Management.

Job Summary:

The Senior Purchasing Manager will be the leader in the operational purchasing of the centralized team and responsible for executing supply chain strategies set forth by the Category Managers to provide the most cost-effective & reliable procurement of centralized commodities. This position will be expected to work as part of the centralized purchasing team and be responsible for key commodities that represent our most critical volumes & spend - building positive operational relationships with those key suppliers and our internal customers. Individual will be an advocate of continuous improvement and will be well-versed in utilizing the supply base to meet corporate financial and operational goals.

Job Responsibilities (not all inclusive):

• Strategic Procurement:
  • Execute purchasing strategies aligned with organizational goals.
  • Optimize purchasing processes across various spend categories.
  • Monitor orders while ensuring our plants/warehouses have sufficient Days on Hand inventory levels to support operations
• Vendor Management:
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Budget Adherence:
  • Track purchasing spend within budget forecasts (cost & quantities).
  • Monitor expenses inventory levels and track key metrics.
• Risk Mitigation:
  • Identify and assist in mitigation of risks related to supplier reliability quality and financial stability with the Category Managers.
  • Assist Category Managers with contingency plans to ensure business continuity.
• Market Analysis:
  • Analyze market trends demand forecasts and stay informed about industry developments.
  • Make data-driven decisions to optimize purchasing activities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Collaborate with Category Managers finance operations and other departments.
  • Ensure seamless integration of procurement processes.
• Automate replenishment processes with higher volume materials establishing consistent delivery cycles.
• Work with Category Managers and plants to resolve any supplier performance issues (quality and pickup/delivery levels of service). Establish Supplier scorecards & conduct regular Supplier Business Reviews with internal stakeholders providing additional support.
• Partner with the Category Managers and Logistics team to maintain cost effective and efficient movement of raw materials.
• Lead a team of Buyers (Corporate) and partner with plant-level buyers to improve processes.
• Work alongside manufacturing and oversea plant-level purchasing activities to ensure compliance to strategic goals and inventory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in business administration or equivalent education/work experience; MBA or related advanced degree a plus
• Minimum 10 years of procurement or supply chain experience (preferably within manufacturing industries)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in negotiations including RFI RFP RFQ and contract development
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or similar qualification a plus
• Strong Negotiating Benchmarking Market Analysis Competitive Intelligence and Procurement Projects Management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to communicate and engage at all organizational levels ability to cultivate and sustain high quality professional relationships
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems in a global environment is required; preferably with SAP
• In-depth knowledge of supply markets and project management skills to oversee the procurement process from start to finish.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• A willingness to travel domestically as much as 20% of the time
• Eligible for hybrid work (the hybrid work schedule is provisional and may be modified based on business needs)

Competitive Salary with a general salary range of $130968 to $174624 or higher depending on education and experience.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits to include:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Retirement Account
  • Parental Leave
  • Fertility Services
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Wellness Program with medical premium incentives
• And more

-COVID Vaccine Personal Choice Employer

-Interested / Qualified candidates please apply online

-No phone calls or third-party recruiters please

-Employment ready applicants only

COMPANY INFORMATION:

National Gypsum Company headquartered in Charlotte NC is the exclusive service provider of reliable high-performance building products marketed under the Gold Bond ProForm and PermaBASE brands. The National Gypsum name through its Gold Bond ProForm and PermaBASE product lines has been synonymous with high-quality innovative products and exceptional customer service since 1925.

For decades we have saved our customers time and money by providing the industrys best most reliable building products resources and services. We are Building Products for a Better Future one project at a time.

National Gypsum Company operates as a family of companies working together toward a common goal with collaboration and open communication. Our corporate entities include: NG Corporate LLC; National Gypsum Services Company; Gold Bond Building Products LLC; Gold Bond Canada LLC; ProForm Finishing Products LLC; PermaBASE Building Products LLC; and Unifix Inc.

Hiring Entity: NATIONAL GYPSUM SERVICES COMPANY

The above information on this description has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of an associate assigned to this position. The company enforces a tobacco-free policy at all its locations.

All National Gypsum Company and corporate affiliate companies including: NG Corporate LLC National Gypsum Services Company Gold Bond Building Products LLC Gold Bond Canada LLC ProForm Finishing Products LLC PermaBASE Building Products LLC and Unifix Inc are Equal Opportunity Employers. Please visit to view all of our exciting employment opportunities. Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. Pre-employment drug screening is required. All companies participate in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from an employees Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

Required Experience:

Manager