Manager Purchasing

Brief Job Description

• The Purchasing manager is part of the Materials Management team, reporting solid line to the Materials and Manufacturing Planning Manager.
• He/She oversees our day-to-day purchasing operations.
• Purchasing Manager will be responsible for managing a team of buyers, coordinating purchasing activities, resolving exceptions, and ensuring timely procurement of goods and services while focusing on Inventory optimization.
• Responsibilities and Measurement Criteria with Time investment Needed on Each:
• (This will describe the overall core responsibilities of the role, decision making responsibilities etc.)
• Lead and manage the tactical purchasing team to ensure efficient and effective execution of purchasing activities.
• Develop and implement tactical purchasing strategies to optimize procurement processes and achieve cost savings.
• Coordinate the creation and management of purchase orders within the Oracle ERP/Cyberplan system, including monitoring PO status and resolving exceptions.
• Analyze inventory turnover rates, carrying costs, and stock-out rates to identify opportunities for inventory optimization.
• Implement inventory management strategies such as ABC analysis, cycle counting, and safety stock management to optimize inventory levels.
• Evaluate alternative sourcing options and supplier lead times to optimize inventory replenishment processes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as production, inventory management, and finance, to ensure alignment of purchasing activities with business objectives.
• Analyze purchasing data and performance metrics to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and areas of risk.
• Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and regulatory requirements to inform procurement decisions and mitigate risks.
• Develop and maintain purchasing policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance with organizational standards and industry regulations.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and coaching to the purchasing team to foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Support talent management process (selection, development, and career path).
• Prepare and present reports, dashboards, and analysis to senior management to communicate purchasing performance and recommendations for improvement.
• Ensure communication of vision and strategy for his area of responsibility above and below within the organization.

Required/ Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in Purchasing

Additional / Preferred Qualifications

• Good knowledge of Oracle architecture and planning tools (Cyberplan)
• Good knowledge of standard software tools (MS Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• English –fluent level – written and spoken
• A high level of motivation combined with leadership abilities is required
• Availability to travel and working time flexibility, in an international environment.
• Competences: result-oriented, team player, careful to details, flexible.
• Physical & Environmental Requirements: (To be used majorly for manufacturing jobs.)
• None

Time Travel Needed

• 20%

Work Authorization

Equal Opportunity Employer