Purchasing Materials Manager

First in role, harmonizing a Materials Function that currently is being handled by different departments in the organization

Responsibilities

Leadership and Collaboration

• Oversees and leads team members to meet key metrics and goals of the department and company. Manages team staffing decisions, performance reviews, feedback, training, and coaching, etc.
• Manages contract agreements, negotiations, and management of contract manufacturers, and suppliers.
• Coordinates with client services and logistics departments to schedule material, supply, and equipment deliveries.
• Collaborates with quality assurance teams to ensure that products meet quality standards.
• Partners with engineering team to determine the materials needed for projects, and research / qualifies vendors.
• Works closely with department managers to analyze demand, sales patterns / forecast, and supplier capabilities.
• Implements corrective actions when quality issues arise.

Inventory & Purchasing

• Manages inventory to ensure deliveries occur timely / within customer deadlines and meet all materials storage requirements.
• Maintains optimum inventory levels.
• Ensure the accuracy of the perpetual inventory system.
• Recommend alternative purchasing options.
• Manage and monitor the storage of purchased parts and finished goods.
• Establish procedures for conducting and valuing year-end physical inventory.
• Oversee cycle counts and corrections.
• Perform change controls and deviations on inventory to reflect accurate values.
• Establish procedures for conducting and valuing year-end physical inventory.

Forecasting, Planning, and Supplier Management

• Plan production and scheduling based on forecasts.
• Participate in the SIOP (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning).
• Evaluate and qualifies suppliers based on delivery speed, price, quality, and ability to meet required standards.

General

• Identify and implement process improvements that include cost savings, transportation efficiencies, etc.
• Responsible for reporting on metrics and attainment.
• Supports ERP implementation.
• Perform additional projects and duties as assigned to benefit the organization.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in logistics, operations, supply chain management, business or other relevant field, or equivalent experience required.
• A minimum of 6-10 years’ experience in materials management, must have experience in medical devices and / or pharmaceutical industries.
• Experience with launching new products for market.
• Proficient with inventory reporting systems and ERP systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and working under tight deadlines, and ability to multi-task.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Strong negotiating skills with knowledge of tactical and strategic purchasing.
• Advanced knowledge of supply chain cycle, demand forecasting, business drivers, and budgeting processes.
• 2-3 days a week in Duluth, GA
4 days ago