Purchasing Manager

About the role

The Purchasing Manager will lead a group of Supply Chain professionals to implement the strategic and operational performance of supply chain activity for the B&W businesses, including both direct and indirect spend.

Responsibilities

• Gather requirements, request proposals & quotes from potential suppliers, evaluate bids, develop and execute negotiation strategies, issue purchase orders, manage supplier execution, ensure on-time delivery and quality, expedites, manage vendor claims, and process invoices in support of the B&W business units.
• Develop and direct the procurement strategy with respect to category management, product sourcing, vendor relations, and work with project management teams.
• Lead and develop a team of project procurement managers, category managers, purchasing agents, and purchasing assistants.
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) achievement.
• Oversee the full purchasing cycle from requisition to order fulfillment and payment, including vendor claims to ensure external customer satisfaction.
• Manage all customer relationships, both internal and external.
• Manage supplier relationships.
• Perform supplier payment strategies in conjunction with Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A).

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• 5+ years management experience
• Effectively communicate clear goals, plans and training
• Excellent time management and organization skills and ability to lead and influence at all levels of an organization
• Proven leadership capabilities with ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Experience developing key performance indicators to help manage teams and hold team members accountable to results
• Excellent analytical abilities
• Excellent computer skills, including advanced Excel skills
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities in a challenging, fast-paced environment