Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership:
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of four buyers. Provide day-to-day direction, set goals, and ensure alignment with operational and strategic purchasing objectives.
Procurement Strategy:
- Develop and implement purchasing strategies for raw materials (including resins, colorants, and additives), packaging, tooling, and MRO supplies.
Supplier Management:
- Source, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships. Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms. Monitor supplier performance and ensure adherence to quality and delivery expectations.
Material Planning:
- Collaborate with planning and production teams to maintain appropriate inventory levels and align purchasing activities with production schedules.
System & Data Management:
- Oversee purchasing operations within the Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D-365) MRP system. Ensure data integrity, accuracy of demand forecasts, and timely execution of purchase orders.
Cost Optimization:
- Identify cost savings opportunities through supplier negotiation, process improvements, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Partner with engineering, quality, and production to support new product introductions, resolve supply chain issues, and continuously improve procurement processes.
Reporting & Compliance:
- Track key KPIs, generate purchasing reports, and ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and applicable regulations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally in plastics or injection molding
- 2+ years of people leadership experience, with a track record of developing high-performing teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D-365) or similar MRP/ERP systems
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills
- Knowledge of plastic materials, resins, and tooling is highly preferred
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
What We Offer:
- Opportunity to lead a growing team in a key operational role
- Collaborative, high-energy work environment
- Visibility and impact within a growing organization