Purchasing Manager Jobs

Purchasing Manager

Greater Boston, MA, US

A food manufacturing company based out of the Greater Boston area is looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager to join their team. The company was established in the late 1950's and currently has plant operations in multiple locations throughout the United States, with over 1000 employees nationwide. They are a family-owned company that takes pride in our roots and traditions of flavor obsession. To them, Joining the company means becoming part of an enthusiastic team and enjoying a warm company culture with all the tools needed to succeed in your career. This role is on-site 5 days a week in the Greater Boston Area; a relocation package is available.

Summary

The Purchasing Manager will manage a team of purchasing professionals that develop, implement, and manage company-wide purchasing strategies. This role will partner with cross-functional resources and suppliers to implement and manage sourcing strategies, standardized business processes, lean principles, and continuous improvement projects. The Purchasing Manager will provide coaching and direction to other partners within the company that may perform buying functions, and will be accountable for creating and maintaining a culture of safety.

Qualifications

• Must have food industry and manufacturing experience
• Management experience (this role will have direct reports)
• 3-5 years experience in purchasing, sourcing, or procurement

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership:

• Provides a common vision, sets priorities, and defines roles and responsibilities for partners and cross-functional work teams.
• Identifies and communicates key responsibilities and best practices to ensure the immediate Purchasing Operations team promotes a successful attitude, confidence in leadership, and teamwork to achieve business results.
• Sets goals for the Purchasing Operations team and develops organizational capability.
• Supports the implementation of company programs to ensure the success of the company.

Planning and Execution:

• Develops purchasing team goals to support departmental and company goals.
• Plans and manages team processes and practices to ensure that programs are aligned with business goals and objectives.
• Develops strategies, schedules, and work assignments to ensure that projects meet time and budget goals.
• Prepares, communicates, and educates business partners and the team on changes in procurement policies and practices.
• Leads strategic planning activities to ensure long-term supply and cost savings.
• Develops strategic and operational plans for the Purchasing Operations team, managing execution and measuring results.
• Leads the design, implementation, and utilization of measurement tools to evaluate business process effectiveness and supplier performance.

Business Requirements:

• Develops and implements reporting processes to communicate project status to project teams and other business partners.
• Leads the design and implementation of standardized procurement strategies to support business requirements across all plants.
• Uses problem-solving and alternatives analysis methodologies to assess the financial and strategic impact of business initiatives.
• Ensures that processes and systems improve service, gain efficiencies or improve quality, and reduce costs.
• Manages strategic relationships with internal business partners, functional areas, and suppliers to support overall business requirements.
• Assesses critical information required to make effective decisions or recommendations for process changes.

People Development and Team Building:

• Ensures the team adheres to the legal and operational compliance requirements.
• Conducts and ensures the completion of performance reviews.
• Oversees training and development of team members.
• Challenges and inspires the team to achieve business results and continuously improve (i.e., Lean Process improvements).
• Provides coaching, direction, and leadership support to team members to achieve business results.
• Provides coaching, feedback, and developmental opportunities while building an effective team.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Leads/manages several Purchasing Operations employees of varying degrees of experience and skill-set.
• Expected to carry out management responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies and applicable laws; including but not limited to: interviewing, training, planning, assigning/directing work

If this role is of interest to you, please apply directly or call Emily Newbury directly at (857) 362-0179!