Procurement Manager (Project Management)

SUMMARY

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading all procurement activities to ensure the cost-effective and timely acquisition of goods and services. This role plays a critical part in supporting operational efficiency and financial performance across the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Sourcing & Cost Management
· Develop and execute a strategic sourcing plan to drive cost savings and enable efficient contracting in a fast-paced environment.
· Analyze supply markets and establish strategies to engage top-tier suppliers at international, national, and local levels.
· Negotiate supply agreements to ensure competitive pricing and supply continuity.
· Document and communicate cost savings and other value-added contributions to the business.
Supplier Relationship Management
· Design and implement a Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program to enhance partnerships with key suppliers and foster continuous improvement and innovation.
Financial Planning & Analysis
· Collaborate with the Director of Accounting and VP of Strategic Operations to develop and maintain standard costs for budgeting and purchase price variance (PPV) analysis.
· Manage raw material and packaging financial planning within assigned categories.
Systems & Process Management
· Administer and maintain the materials module within the company's ERP system.
· Conduct Material Resource Planning (MRP) as part of the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
Operational Support
· Partner with operations and manufacturing teams to determine inventory levels and purchasing volumes aligned with customer demand and production schedules.
· Proactively eliminate or minimize packaging and ingredient obsolescence.
Professional Development & Cross-Functional Collaboration
· Stay current with purchasing trends and regulatory changes through courses, seminars, networking, and industry literature.
· Participate in cross-functional projects involving R&D, Operations, Sales, and Marketing.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
· Ability to manage people and provide day to day supervision
· Ability to develop and document SOPs
· Ability to track and document KPI's
· Excellent organizational and communication skills
· Strong computer skills with working knowledge of MS Office
· OSHA, and FDA knowledge a plus
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ENVIRONMENT
· Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; hear; use close, color and peripheral vision; ability to adjust focus
· Frequently required to walk, lift, and/or move up to 50 pounds; use distance vision; depth perception
· Occasionally required to stand; climb or balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; work in wet or humid conditions, in high places, and outdoor weather conditions; exposed to fumes or airborne particles
· Available to work 45+ hours per week and weekends when requested