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Procurement Category Manager

Procurement Category Manager

Orbus IncWoodridge, IL, US
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Job Description

Orbus, a leading and highly successful visual communications builder and designer of hardware and graphics to the exhibit and display industry, is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to join our dynamic Procurement team.

We are an aggressively growing company looking for candidates seeking long-term employment that will mature and develop with our business and who want to be rewarded for their positive contribution.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for job growth and advancement, while also having security and the ability to work in a creative environment.

This is an on-site position.

Supporting Enterprise Visual Communications Graphics and Hardware Category Management

Responsibilities :

Developing and maintaining purchasing of enterprise-level product line categories for the Orbus Visual Communications group, with high concentration on graphics (fabrics, paper, media, printing, inks, finishing) and hardware (metals, wood, lighting, assembly) categories.

Skills / Qualifications :

  • Managing category-level strategy for multiple product lines and aligning all Orbus facilities requirements to industry and market trends
  • Developing and controlling purchasing strategy; supporting inventory and production efficiency
  • Negotiating supply contracts and payment options; developing strong partnerships for supplies and services
  • Rationalizing domestic versus international sourced goods; working with mixed logistics models for materials
  • Maintaining records and reporting on continuous improvement of service level
  • Focusing on improved forecast methods; collaborating with forecast manager to improve inventory planning and turns for the enterprise
  • Knowledge of visual communication, graphics, or display category commodities a plus

Strategic Planning / Development :

  • Support product development; research and develop new suppliers for the enterprise
  • Plan quarterly communications (S&OP) with leadership to collaborate and plan supply and R&D solutions
  • Work to refine ERP system to develop better visibility, forecasts, and category spend management
  • Analyze all available data; own regular meetings with operations management to review COGS, usage, waste, best practices, supply issues, and QA / QC to improve bottom line results
  • Maintain daily, monthly, and quarterly KPIs
  • Drive Lean methodologies, ISO standards, and social compliance; efficiency improvements and elimination of waste
  • Development :

  • Responsible for one’s performance, continuously developing opportunities for improvement
  • Work with Director of Procurement and Directors of Production to develop and maintain department needs
  • Recognize when team members require further training & determine action plan for improvement
  • Cross-train and support enterprise locations, departments, companies
  • Qualifications / Requirements :

  • 7-10 years’ experience working in a fast-paced procurement / purchasing role, or equivalent knowledge, in a manufacturing environment
  • Knowledge of managing business using an ERP system
  • Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management, or relevant work experience
  • Must be able to multi-task and communicate effectively to meet internal and external customer needs
  • Disciplined self-starter with effective teamwork and communication skills
  • Travel overseas and domestically, when required
  • Strong negotiation skills, contract administration, and ability to build solid partnerships with suppliers
  • Demonstrated use and solid knowledge of Lean methodology
  • Knowledge of ISO and social compliance initiatives
  • Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Attention to detail & ability to work in a fast-paced environment; demonstrates excellent, professional job performance in productivity, efficiency, cost-management
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