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SENIOR BUYER
Fast-growing
industry leader in a very attractive, low COL, mid-Atlantic
location in need of a Senior Buyer. RELOCATION available!
DUTIES:
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Purchase and
maintain components & HBA/OTC chemicals
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Coordinate
purchase, delivery, inventory, etc to support
production/manufacturing schedules
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Ensure SAP/MRP
current. Deal with Export/Import, rejects, supply chain,
vendors, etc
MUST HAVE:
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Beauty,
Cosmetics, HBA and/or OTC pharma purchasing exp in manufacturing
environment
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Knowledge of
SAP or other MRP
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Proven Excel &
Word competency
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Proven
negotiating, purchasing exp
Art Katz
President/CEO
The Dunwoody
Group
770-455-1958 x31
artkatz@dunwoodygroup.com
www.dunwoodygroup.com
JOB # 2
SENIOR COMMODITY MANAGER
A
major manufacturer of paper and packaging in the Pacific Northwest
(Washington State) has a very exciting opportunity (new position)
for a Senior Commodity Manager, Energy reporting to the Director,
Strategic Sourcing/Procurement.
This position is responsible for leading all aspects of strategic
sourcing, commodity management and procurement in assigned
commodities through the exercise of
professional practices and good judgment and decision
making. This primary focus of this position is on strategic
activities; the primary objective is to provide the Company with
lower total costs for purchased products and services.
Essential Sourcing Leadership Functions:
Primary lead for sourcing of Energy and other assigned
commodities (i.e. chemicals·
& gases), to ensure Company objectives are met.
o Develop sourcing strategies for assigned commodities
o Identify and qualify potential suppliers (and products/services)
for Company-wide leverage
o Lead the RFx process to recommend sources of supply
o Develop, negotiate and execute agreements for recommended
sources of supply
o Assist with training for the development of team’s professional
competence
o Analysis reports covering all supplier and commodity activity to
ensure goals and objectives are
being met
o Delegate to sourcing team members, and hold them accountable
for, the authority and responsibility to carry out the duties to
procure the Company's material and service requirements.
o Provides personnel management to
all associates directly supported, including developing annual
performance goals and assuring goals and plans are cascaded in
performance plans.
Develop and maintain subject matter expertise in the assigned
commodities and lead·
commodity councils and teams that support Company’s mission,
strategy, and annual business objectives.
Develops commodity plans in accordance with and aligning to
strategic Operations strategies and to improve the total cost of
all assigned commodities.·
Develop·
demand management concepts to all
assigned commodities to improve to cost of materials and services.
Monitor sourcing results and coordinate with other teams to
ensure a unified effort in consolidating bargaining leverage,
optimizing supply base, establishing new sources and reaching
goals relating to Company·
strategic plans.
Create and maintain·
risk assessment tools to analyze
market trends potentially affecting company performance
Additional Functions:
Responsible for the successful integration of the·
Business Process Improvement teams
with the Procurement process and objectives and for attainment of
annual business results for responsible areas.
Ensure that beneficial, ethical and open supplier relationships
are created and maintained, providing all suppliers equal access
to supply Company requirements.·
Represent the Company on diverse or complex·
procurement projects, programs or issues requiring coordinating
activities across organizational lines.
Develop forecasts of significant factors related to assigned
commodities which may impact Company spend.· Integrate
forecasted data into supply strategies to further enhance the
Company's competitive advantage.
Periodically (quarterly/monthly) updates the organization on
commodity performance results·
Recommend/develop Procurement goals and implement such to ensure
their success.·
Perform other work as delegated by Director, Strategic Sourcing
and Director, Power·
& Recovery
Job Qualifications:
Prerequisite for consideration:·
Must currently or recently have been in commodity management where
your primary responsibilities were sourcing for energy (or natural
gas and/or utilities)
General:·
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with
suppliers, clients and team; lead and direct the work of teams;
resolve problems requiring analysis and interpretation.
Demonstrate mastery of the contract
negotiation process. Develop and implement unique
approaches to provide continuous reduction costs.
o Bachelor’s degree in Supply
Chain, Business, Engineering, Etc.
o MBA (desired).
o Certified Purchasing Manager
designation.
o 10+ years Procurement experience.
Business: Ability to lead and manage market driven commodities
and to comprehend, negotiate and write contracts and long-term
agreements.·
Knowledge of principles and standards of procurement practice,
concepts and current theories. Active in organizations and events
whose purpose is to advance purchasing professionalism.
Technical:·
Computer/systems literate with good Microsoft Office skills and
main-line ERP system and
E-Sourcing experiences.
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Soft Skills: Strong consensus
builder and cross-functional and cross-organizational team
leader. Well organized and able to set priorities for others;
excellent oral and written communication, people, problem-solving
and leadership skills.
If this position is a strong match for your background and
interests, please email your resume to Karla
Hammond.
Thanks.
Karla ~ Karla Hammond ~ kkarlahammond@sbcglobal.net
~ 860-267-2690
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