Procurement Manager

Job Title: Purchasing/ Procurement Manager

Position Overview:

The Purchasing/Procurement Manager will hold a pivotal leadership role within our high-end architectural woodworking company, overseeing the strategic procurement process from sourcing to delivery. This position requires a seasoned professional with extensive trade management experience, exceptional organizational abilities, and a proven track record in negotiation and vendor management. The Purchasing/Procurement Manager will be responsible for managing a team of purchasing agents, cultivating vendor relationships, optimizing procurement strategies, and ensuring adherence to quality standards and purchasing contracts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Procurement: Develop and execute strategic procurement plans to meet the company's material needs efficiently and cost-effectively, considering quality, reliability, and sustainability.
• Vendor Management: Cultivate and manage relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and service providers, negotiating contracts, terms, and pricing to secure favorable agreements.
• Team Leadership: Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to a team of purchasing agents, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Procurement Analytics: Utilize data-driven insights to analyze purchasing trends, identify cost-saving opportunities, and optimize inventory levels while minimizing risk.
• Manufacturing Processes: Collaborate with production and quality assurance teams to ensure alignment between procurement activities and manufacturing processes, optimizing workflow and minimizing disruptions.
• Quality Standards: Ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications throughout the procurement process, conducting supplier audits and quality inspections as needed.
• Contract Management: Oversee the negotiation, administration, and enforcement of purchasing contracts, monitoring performance, and resolving disputes in accordance with contractual agreements.
• Write Purchase Orders.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate procurement risks, such as supply chain disruptions, price fluctuations, and regulatory changes, implementing contingency plans as necessary.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function, implementing best practices, streamlining processes, and leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management, with a focus on trade management within the architectural woodworking or construction industry.
• Strong negotiation skills and a proven track record of securing favorable terms and pricing.
• Extensive experience managing multiple purchasing agents, vendors, and subcontractors in a fast-paced environment.
• In-depth understanding of manufacturing processes, quality standards, and purchasing contracts relevant to architectural woodworking projects.
• Proficiency in procurement analytics, including cost analysis, demand forecasting, and inventory optimization.
• Familiarity with "just in time" purchasing principles and practices.
• Excellent leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Ronkonkoma, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $135,000