Technical purchasing manager wheatfield ny ref

Company Profile esrhealthcare.com.mysmartjobboard.com Technical purchasing manager wheatfield ny ref Experience level: Mid-senior Experience required: 5 Years Education level: Bachelor’s degree Job function: Manufacturing Industry: Glass, Ceramics Concrete Compensation: $101,000 - $160,000 Total position: 1 Relocation assistance: Limited assistance Job SummaryMain Purpose of JobThe Technical Purchasing Manager provides leadership and management of the SGP purchasing strategy for Capital projects and in co-ordination with the North American CAPEX team delivers financial benefit as a result of contracting for best value through competitive bidding and/or negotiations. The position ensures compliance with SG Best Practices for CAPEX purchasing and procedures are followed in support of the company’s internal control requirements. Exhibits leadership and project management skills, initiative and is a strong analytical/problem solver. The position must be flexible and willing to adapt to changing business and environmental demands and working well with cross-functional teams.The Technical purchasing manager is also responsible for managing the purchasing and receiving functions at the Wheatfield facility while also providing oversight and guidance for Amherst and Chippawa. Deliver tangible cost savings and avoidance through negotiations and drive projects to qualify alternate sources for risk mitigation and leverage during negotiations. Strict adherence to corporate standards for ethical conduct (Purchasing Charter, ADHERE, Comply) is required. Commitment and support of Saint-Gobain’s Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives (Supplier Charter, Ecovadis, Timber Certificates, CO2 emission reduction, etc.) and management of suppliers to ensure same. Evaluate supply chain risk for key materials and work continuously to mitigate those risks that may impact plant production, profitability, and sustainability. Facilitate bi-annual reviews of suppliers and review highest risk vendors.The Technical purchasing manager is also responsible for helping to professionalize the site purchasing function for technical purchases at all SGP NA sites. The incumbent will work with site purchasing personnel, plant managers, site engineers and maintenance personnel to analyze and understand the site technical spend and investigate cost reduction/cost avoidance opportunities.The role must also ensure compliance of MRO site purchases with SGC preferred suppliers and drive cost optimization of services materials through bidding and negotiations, harnessing the most favorable terms regarding quality, service and reliability. Function as the conduit between SGP sites and the NA corporate purchasing team to ensure optimal benefit of preferred supplier program for SGP.The role must also comply and help to enforce Saint-Gobain Corporate Business purchasing policies and Saint-Gobain internal control requirements (ICRF). The role will be to work closely with the commercial team and other plant functions as needed.Essential Functions 40% TIMEDevelop and manage the purchasing strategy for procurement of capital equipment and services in co-ordination with the North American CAPEX team to ensure compliance with SG Best Practices and internal control requirements. Develop increased competition and a preferred CAPEX vendor list where possible. Work with plant managers and site Engineering to ensure early involvement in capital projects. Ensure technical specifications are developed, solid and fair bidding processes are followed, and leading competitive country options are considered whenever possible. Review all capital appropriation requests submitted for NA to ensure the entire process meets internal control requirements and that all necessary documentation is included with the request. Negotiate all applicable CAPEX contracts for NA sites, working with the Legal teams as necessary, ensuring that SGP sites follow corporate requirements. Provide purchasing support as needed throughout and after project completion.35% TIMEManage the purchasing and receiving functions at the Wheatfield facility while also providing oversight and guidance for Amherst and Chippawa. Direct and manage the raw material inventory to ensure maximum utilization of assets within divisional financial objectives, including inventory levels. Deliver tangible cost savings and avoidance through negotiations and drive projects to qualify alternate sources for risk mitigation and leverage during negotiations. Drive initiatives each year that will improve the company’s working capital and this may include, but is not limited to, improving supplier payment terms, maximizing freight densities, just-in-time deliveries, and vendor consignment. Ensure compliance with SGP ocean import, LTL/FTL and small parcel guidelines. Strict adherence to corporate standards for ethical conduct (Purchasing Charter, ADHERE, Comply) is required. Commitment and support of Saint-Gobain’s Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives (Supplier Charter, Ecovadis, Timber Certificates, CO2 emission reduction, etc.) and management of suppliers to ensure same.20%TIMEHelp to professionalize the purchasing function for technical purchases at SGP’s NA sites. Work with plant managers, site engineers and site purchasing and maintenance personnel to analyze the site technical spend and investigate cost reduction opportunities. Maximize cost reduction opportunities through the application of sound purchasing processes, increasing competition, and challenging long-time supply/service relationships. Identify synergies between SGP sites and potentially other business unit sites and work to harness potential benefits through leveraging the combined spend. Challenge the “as-is” and suggest alternate purchasing approaches. Ensure compliance of MRO site purchases with SGC preferred suppliers and drive cost optimization of services and materials. Assist site management in the development and management of purchasing and procurement KPI’s that are meaningful to the site as a tool to manage overall site performance. Function as the conduit between SGP sites and the NA corporate purchasing team to ensure optimal benefit of preferred supplier program for SGP.5%TIMEEnforce Saint-Gobain Corporate and Business purchasing policies. Understand internal control requirements (ICRF) related to purchasing and be able to communicate them and enforce them with required team members. Develop and maintain processes that support auditing policies to ensure compliance. Support of Saint-Gobain’s Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives (Supplier Charter, Ecovadis, Timber Certificates, CO2 emission reduction, etc.) and management of suppliers to ensure same. Assist in external and internal audits such as ISO or customer audits.Complexity of RoleThis incumbent must have excellent negotiation skills, knowledge of business law and experience in creating equipment and service contracts. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated results. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to guide and counsel employees. Ability to multi-task and maintain organization with a high level of attention to detail. Must have the ability to work independently and under frequent pressure and be flexible, enthusiastic, and able to meet deadlines.The position is visible to all employees and the incumbent must interact with a variety of departments through integrity, knowledge, and personal example. Must conduct self in a manner that demonstrates cooperation, leadership, and willingness to assist fellow workers with handling issues as they arise and provide assistance and training as may be necessary from time to time.Must have strong computer skills – proficient with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.The incumbent will use a number of different systems and e-tools, including but not limited to EXACT, QAD, Medius, InTune, AGORA, Prosource, eQuip+, PPM, Nazarre, etc.Must work safely and independently. Wearing required safety equipment, including safety shoes, safety glasses, and safety gloves. Protective clothing, face shields, hearing protection and dust masks as needed. Keeps work area in order and clean per company 5S standards.Travel Requirement- 25% of Domestic or international travel as needed to SGP sites, supplier locations and/or corporate meetings/trainings.People Management- # of Direct Resources Managed- 2QUALIFICATIONS- B.S Degree RequiredWork Experience- 5 - 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment Preferred. Powered by Webbtree