Area Purchasing & Stores Manager

Area Purchasing & Stores Manager

Develop positive relationships and partnerships at the site (requires strong listening and interpersonal skills)

Sourcing, purchasing, negotiating, and managing inventory of raw materials, equipment, MRO, services, and supplies from external vendors.

Streamlining and implementing sustainable procurement processes at each location.

Working with requestors to understand requirements, specifications, services, and timing.

Managing appropriately and implanting the use of national, regional, and local contract agreements for goods and services.

Identify and analyze opportunities to competitively bid local spend to achieve the lowest total cost of ownership.

Optimize working capital and on-hand inventory levels.

Work with internal customers to identify and address unmet needs that align with procurement and business unit goals to deliver long-term value.

Look to drive value creation through innovation.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams at the facility and headquarters to implement corporate initiatives.

Ensure compliance with all safety, purchasing, fiduciary, stores and environmental policies and procedures.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

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