ThePurchasing Manageris responsible for developing the purchasing strategy and implementing the activities related to Purchasing for the Augusta site. Sources materials and negotiates contracts with suppliers, creates Contracts, Purchase Agreements, Purchase Orders, maintains vendor and contractor databases. Updates and maintains SAP with accurate vendor and purchasing data. Ensures compliance of purchasing and vendor and contractor management for ISO, VPP, Food Safety, CTPAT and other audits. Establishes and maintains company polices for purchasing and vendor management. Maintains third party contractor verification and training database. Evaluates quotes and contracts to maximize cost savings.
Establishes purchasing programs for:
- Technical Services department for CapEx and OpEx purchase strategy, MRO souring strategies, contract development and Contractor Guest Safety aspects of contracts.
- Human Resources with negotiations on benefits packages and related topics.
- Lab And Quality Department including supplies and contract laboratory testing Supply Chain organization including negotiations for transportation freight, raw materials and packaging supplies.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & FUNCTIONS include the following. Others may be assigned.
Reviews quotes and proposals and makes recommendations to management regarding contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
Obtains competitive quotations and recommends suppliers based on quality, cost, lead-time, service, and financial stability.
Ensures compliance with company policies and federal and state purchasing laws.
Maintains SAP and other company databases with accurate vendor and purchasing information.
Ensures new vendors and contractors provide required documentation, complete training and are approved prior to set up in company databases.
Maintains third party contractor verification and training database and resolves issues as they arise.
Ensures Quality Critical vendors are updated in company database as required for audits.
Ensures compliance of purchasing, vendor and contractor management for ISO, VPP, Food Safety, CTPAT and other audits
Maintains and updates company policies and procedures for Purchasing and vendor management
Creates storeroom cycle counts, ensures counts are performed regularly and results are entered into SAP
Ensures accuracy of purchase requisitions and creates and distributes purchase orders in a timely manner
Maintains contract listing, monitors expiration dates and cancellation terms and negotiates new contracts
Manages implementation, changeovers and ongoing execution of contracts and services ensuring the needs of the organization are met
Obtains cost savings by evaluating costs and service levels and seeking out alternative sources
Liases with Corporate Purchasing to leverage global sourcing strategies and harmonize practices.
Trains and assists employees, vendors, clients, and customers with questions related to purchasing, payables and company procedures
Continuously improves efficiency and accuracy of Purchasing functions
Assists the Accounting and Finance department with accounts payable, special projects and other duties as needed
Assist corporate, other business units and departments with special projects as requested.
Communicates clearly, effectively, and timely on issues that affect the organization. Clearly understands the rationale why processes must follow certain steps and alerts others when there are issues.
Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with established operating procedures and standards of ethical conduct.
Other Responsibilities
Understands and follows all organizational policies, procedures and rules, ensuring that all laws are obeyed and equal employment, safety and environmental protection are practiced.
Must be able to work in excess of eight hours per day or forty hours per week on any shift or travel as needed.
Consistently demonstrates prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
Communicates development and career goals to immediate supervisor and takes ownership of personal development plan.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.