Plant Purchasing Manager

Peachtree, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Purchasing

Job Summary

Lead Plant purchasing activities (Capex Services MRO ) including negotiation supplier selection and supplier development
Monitoring/Executing capital procurement activities for critical spares and new equipment to ensure continuity of site manufacturing operations
Maintain strong relationships with suppliers promoting open communication addressing performance issues and fostering continuous improvement.
Identifying and implementing bundling opportunities and establishing the necessary network with the local purchasing managers of other Gx locations
Negotiate contracts terms and conditions with local managed suppliers to secure favorable pricing delivery and stocking agreements to meet production and inventory schedules.
Ensure contracts comply with legal requirements and company policies - Monitor and manage contract renewals and terminations
Implement cost-saving initiatives and track procurement performance; execute an annual cost savings program to meet company KPIs.
Maintain a strong ethical approach to procurement promoting fairness transparency and integrity in all procurement activities.
Perform day-to-day operational activities including: establishment of purchase orders and outline agreements expediting of deliveries resolution of invoice discrepancies/complaints and non-conformance
Leading and developing site Procurement personnel; execute employee development and coaching processes

Qualifications :

Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree in supply chain management business operations industrial engineering or similar
6-7 years of proven procurement and supplier management experience ideally in Direct and Indirect Material / MRO purchasing
Proven experience in operational purchasing contract/quotation negotiation and supplier relationship management
Proficiency in using SAP MM SAP Ariba and Microsoft office suite
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions
Excellent negotiation and communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels
Strong leadership skills and the ability to mentor and develop purchasing team members
Ideally but not required: Experience in Material requirements planning/Materials management Inventory Control Lot Sizing etc

Additional Information :

Interpersonal Skills

Active Listening: Practice to gain insight and truly understand all project stakeholders
Critical Thinking: Make prompt informed and value-based decisions for the project
Organization: Focus on agenda schedules frameworks and methodologies as well as communicating tasks updates progress and blockers
Problem Solving: Assess issues from different vantage points and formulate the best solution in addressing specific challenges
Self-Motivation: Exude highest level of commitment and motivation to see it through from start to finish
Teamwork and Team Building: Establish a collaborative culture where people with unique personalities and skills happily work together and accountable to shared goal
Strong Business Communication: Use the right language tone and storytelling techniques when communicating describing or explaining issues over email chat reports presentations and other forms and channels of communication.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

Lead Plant purchasing activities (Capex Services MRO ) including negotiation supplier selection and supplier developmentMonitoring/Executing capital procurement activities for critical spares and new equipment to ensure continuity of site manufacturing operationsMaintain strong relationships with s...

Lead Plant purchasing activities (Capex Services MRO ) including negotiation supplier selection and supplier development
Monitoring/Executing capital procurement activities for critical spares and new equipment to ensure continuity of site manufacturing operations
Maintain strong relationships with suppliers promoting open communication addressing performance issues and fostering continuous improvement.
Identifying and implementing bundling opportunities and establishing the necessary network with the local purchasing managers of other Gx locations
Negotiate contracts terms and conditions with local managed suppliers to secure favorable pricing delivery and stocking agreements to meet production and inventory schedules.
Ensure contracts comply with legal requirements and company policies - Monitor and manage contract renewals and terminations
Implement cost-saving initiatives and track procurement performance; execute an annual cost savings program to meet company KPIs.
Maintain a strong ethical approach to procurement promoting fairness transparency and integrity in all procurement activities.
Perform day-to-day operational activities including: establishment of purchase orders and outline agreements expediting of deliveries resolution of invoice discrepancies/complaints and non-conformance
Leading and developing site Procurement personnel; execute employee development and coaching processes

Qualifications :

Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree in supply chain management business operations industrial engineering or similar
6-7 years of proven procurement and supplier management experience ideally in Direct and Indirect Material / MRO purchasing
Proven experience in operational purchasing contract/quotation negotiation and supplier relationship management
Proficiency in using SAP MM SAP Ariba and Microsoft office suite
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions
Excellent negotiation and communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels
Strong leadership skills and the ability to mentor and develop purchasing team members
Ideally but not required: Experience in Material requirements planning/Materials management Inventory Control Lot Sizing etc

Additional Information :

Interpersonal Skills

Active Listening: Practice to gain insight and truly understand all project stakeholders
Critical Thinking: Make prompt informed and value-based decisions for the project
Organization: Focus on agenda schedules frameworks and methodologies as well as communicating tasks updates progress and blockers
Problem Solving: Assess issues from different vantage points and formulate the best solution in addressing specific challenges
Self-Motivation: Exude highest level of commitment and motivation to see it through from start to finish
Teamwork and Team Building: Establish a collaborative culture where people with unique personalities and skills happily work together and accountable to shared goal
Strong Business Communication: Use the right language tone and storytelling techniques when communicating describing or explaining issues over email chat reports presentations and other forms and channels of communication.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills

Inventory Control
Purchasing
Sourcing
Procurement
Vendor Management
HR Sourcing
ERP Systems
negotiation
Materials Management
Manufacturing
MRP
Contracts

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Gerresheimer

Gerresheimer is the global partner for pharmaceutics, biotech, healthcare, and cosmetics with a very broad product range for pharmaceutical and cosmetic packaging solutions and drug delivery systems. The company is an innovative solution provider from concept to delivery of the end pr ... View more

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