Procurement Manager

Description

• •Plans, organizes, and directs all procurement, inventory control and planning activities for USRS.
• •Drives rapid improvements in productivity and standardizes all applicable procedures to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• •Collaborates with vendors to ensure organizational goals are aligned.
• •Contribute to the development, implementation, management and monitoring of annual business plans and productivity improvements.
• •Establish strong relationships with cross-functional departments to ensure inventory goals are accomplished.
• •Track external vendors and internal key performance to ensure goal alignment.
• •Manage purchase orders, backorders, and expedition processes to reduce backlogs.
• •Identify and develop action plans for slow moving items or discontinued inventory.
• •Develops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures, and inventory control systems to reduce costs, streamline procedures, and implement process improvement solutions.
• •Coordinate with Accounting/Finance on matters involving carrying costs.
• •Update lead-time and safety stock where applicable to reduce standard material runouts.
• •Participates, reviews, and provides recommendations and oversight in forecasting and planning.
• •Directly supervises employee in department performing inventory control, purchasing, and demand planning.
• •Support LEAN guiding principles and LEAN manufacturing system to drive continuous improvement.
• •Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• •Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management
• •Five (5) years progressive experience in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing and Planning preferred
• •Inventory control background required
• •Familiar with a variety of Supply Chain Management concepts, practices, and procedures
• •Strong leadership capabilities
• •High level of accuracy and attention to detail under time sensitive conditions
• •Self-motivated, organized and creative
• •Excellent written and communication skills
• •Must be able to handle ambiguity in daily activities
• •Ability to multi-task in a face-paced environment
• •Must be detailed-oriented and able to solve inventory related issues
• •Ability to analyze problems, and execute actions in a timely manner to meet customer requirements
• •Proficiency with ERP systems and MS Office/Window products
• •Strong proficiency of SAP
• •Must be able to travel (10%)