Purchasing Manager jobs in Norwalk, CT
Purchasing Manager manages procurement and purchasing operations and implements the strategy to provide the materials and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing. Maintains strategic supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and implements systems for monitoring performance, assessing risk, and responding to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain. Being a Purchasing Manager collaborates with other functions to define current and future inventory requirements and manage inventory levels. Implements processes and systems and utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands. Additionally, Purchasing Manager oversees auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with any applicable industry or governmental regulations. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Purchasing Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Purchasing Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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- Henkel group
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Stamford, CT
FULL_TIME
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At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging the status quo, join our community of 50,000 pioneers around the globe. The teams in our corporate functions enable the best in our dynamic businesses and in our people to maximize our company’s potential. With our leading brands, our cutting-edge technologies and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop your skills. Grow within our future-led businesses, our diverse and vibrant culture and find a place where you simply belong. All to leave your mark for more sustainable growth.
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YOUR ROLE
- Assists the Category Team Lead to develop strategy for the entire Category Team spend and to define execution modalities after approval by Decision Committee
- Ensures full documentation and traceability Supports the Category Team Lead to include systematically into strategy definition end to end cost optimization in full interaction with Global Supply Chain
- Contributes to deliver bottom line/top line results managing own spend/projects according to yearly/long term planning and upfront target.
- Helps Category Team Lead to document all his/her decision on suppliers Gains and documents sustainably total value chain, industry and supply base insight/knowledge for selected spend.
- Conducts periodical risk assessment and designs and manages adequate countermeasures for selected spend.
- Defines and manages selected sustainable supplier portfolio Selects suppliers; establishes strategic supplier relationship where appropriate and manages it accordingly.
- Supports full delegation of back-office jobs to Shared Service Center and develops best practices for e-sourcing with sustainable results.
- Ensures cross fertilization of knowledge and best practices sharing inside the Category Lead and across Decision Committee.
- Is responsible for periodical progress measurement, accuracy of information and data, in-time delivery, audit conform documentation.
- Proactively steers the agreement portfolio.
YOUR SKILLS
- Four-year bachelor’s degree is required, and MBA is preferred.
- At least 6 years related purchasing or equivalent experience with strong knowledge of good purchasing practices, supply chain management and contract law as it applies to the procurement process.
- Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated flexibility in approach to negotiating based on the situation.
- Excels at stakeholder management and team collaboration with experience proactively engaging customers and suppliers to identify and define potential issues and opportunities; developing solutions that create value.
- Advanced analytical capabilities in Excel is required and SAP experience preferred.
The salary for this role is $120,000.00 – $145,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.
Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. At Henkel's request only, preferred vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific open positions. In these cases, a fully-executed agreement with Henkel must be in place and current.
Henkel employees applying for an internal position must have a discussion with his/her manager about their interest in a job posting opportunity. The discussion will not preclude the employee from interviewing if their skills meet the job requirements.
Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and other legally protected characteristics.
- 18 Days Ago
- henkel1-pilot
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Stamford, CT
INTERN
- HENKEL IS FOR THOSE WHO STEP UP. DO YOU? At Henkel, you can make a difference and craft your career. That’s why you own your projects and take full responsibility from an early stage. Our unique brand...
- 19 Days Ago
- US Navy
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Stamford, CT
FULL_TIME
- AboutThe success and safety of every mission depends on getting needed supplies, materials and equipment at a moment's notice. The service members of the Purchasing, Supply and Logistics community mak...
- 20 Days Ago
- Henkel group
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Stamford, CT
FULL_TIME
- At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging the status quo, join our c...
- 18 Days Ago
- Curaleaf
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Stamford, CT
FULL_TIME
- Curaleaf Culture: At Curaleaf, we have a passionate commitment to everything we do. From innovative products to promoting social justice, from environmental sustainability to building world-class bran...
- 8 Days Ago
- PKF O'Connor Davies
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Stamford, CT
OTHER
- Overview The Audit Manager will be part of the Audit Team, where enthusiasm and teamwork come first. The manager will lead engagements supported by Partners who will educate, train and promote a great...
- 20 Days Ago
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- CUNY
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New York, NY
- Purchasing Manager (University Finance Manager) - Multiple Positions **POSITION DETAILS** The City University of New Yor...
- 5/30/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Confidential
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Hauppauge, NY
- Job Summary: The role of Purchasing Manager is pivotal in the effective operation of construction projects, overseeing t...
- 5/29/2024 12:00:00 AM
- National Enrichment Group
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Westbury, NY
- Job Description Job Description JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Performing 15 min chair massage sessions for seniors Performing mas...
- 5/29/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Colony Hardware Corporation
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Orange, CT
- Description Position Overview Reporting to the VP of Procurement, the Regional Purchasing Manager for the Northeast is r...
- 5/28/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Madison Approach
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Yonkers, NY
- Job Description Job Description #zr We are currently looking for an Assistant Buyer for our client, a manufacturing comp...
- 5/27/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Ultimate Staffing
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Wallingford, CT
- Ultimate Staffing is recruiting for a Purchasing Manager to join our manufacturing client in the Wallingford/North Haven...
- 5/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Company
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Paramus, NJ
- OVERVIEW: The Purchasing Specialist will support the Purchasing Manager in coordinating functions for the purchasing dep...
- 5/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Athra NJ Inc
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Carlstadt, NJ
- Purchasing Coordinator works alongside the Purchasing Manager in the purchasing of bulk orders. They serve as the liaiso...
- 5/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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