Purchasing Manager

About the role

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing strategic activities to ensure that materials are sourced with suppliers that meet quality and performance standards at a competitive price. This role manages selected major commodities representing high dollar value and/or critical impact on manufacturing operations, performs sourcing activities, and manages the supply chain for new product launches.

Responsibilities

• Based on the total cost of ownership, source and establish supply arrangements with new and existing suppliers for raw materials used in the manufacture of the company’s protective packaging products.
• Support the sourcing and purchasing requirements for the company’s R&D efforts and new product development process.
• Evaluate the current supply base for major categories and develop/integrate new or existing suppliers to support current and future requirements of the business for existing product lines and new products resulting from innovation projects.
• Negotiate and establish formal and informal purchasing agreements and contracts required for the company’s ongoing supply of raw materials.
• Manage and support the company’s tactical purchasing, including inventory planning and replenishment buying process.
• Oversee the purchase execution process, including the expediting and de-expediting of materials.
• Centrally manage the company’s supplier terms and conditions of business, including the management and administration of supplier pricing.
• Manage and monitor supplier performance, including overall service requirements and quality. Troubleshoot off-standard conditions and ensure proper root cause analysis is completed, with corrective actions implemented and adhered to.
• Provide necessary management reporting, including spend and cost analysis, purchase price variance (PPV), and overall measurement of performance of the supply base.
• Work with manufacturing operations on assigned projects and best practices required to support the company’s business growth efforts and operational efficiencies.
• Mediate price/quality disputes and work with suppliers to implement corrective actions.
• Perform demand and supply market analysis to assess short-term and long-term pricing trends, raw material availability, and industry capacities.
• Monitor supplier performance and recommend the addition/removal of suppliers from the approved supplier list.
• Perform annual quality assessments using the FHCS Global Quality Assessment Guidelines.
• Manage and implement annual cost-saving projects per assigned targets.
• Organize and conduct meetings with internal customers and suppliers.
• Interact with other internal groups concerning technical matters, conveying ideas, and recommending possible solutions to problems.
• Related tasks as requested by supervisor.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Business Management or related discipline.
• 5-7 years of purchasing management experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite.
• Industry experience in plastics or packaging preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a matrix organization and collaborate across departments.
• Approximately 20% travel required.
• Advanced level of negotiating skills needed for involvement in supplier contract processes and cost reductions.
• Formal Project Management training is preferred.

Benefits

At IPG, you will find a culture built around strong relationships, where every team member plays a crucial role in our growth. We offer:

• Competitive pay and extensive benefits that support you and your family.
• Exciting career development opportunities, including ongoing training and support to enhance your skills or advance your career.
• Cross-department collaboration and continuous training.
• A commitment to sustainability, influencing eco-friendly product design and minimizing waste in production processes.
• A stable, secure environment with over 40 years of industry expertise and a proven track record of growth and innovation.

Location: 1091 Carolina Pines Drive, Blythewood, SC 29016