Regional Raw Materials Procurement Manager
Job Description
Job Summary:
This position reports to the Regional Head of Operations Americas. This position is responsible for sourcing raw materials and managing vendors for the Athens, AL, Dallas, TX, and Fontana, CA recycling facilities. This position is responsible for the procurement of products that deliver competitive margins and ensure that we meet/exceed expectations for timely delivery of quality product utilizing good general business practices that are in full compliance with company standards, guidelines and policy. This individual is tasked with developing and executing comprehensive strategies, managing supplier relationships, and leveraging market insights to achieve competitive advantage and cost savings. The manager collaborates closely with cross-regional, cross-functional, and cross-segment teams to understand business needs, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement procurement initiatives.
Essential Job Functions:
- Develop, lead and execute Procurement strategies, driving value through data-driven initiatives on demand management, strategic sourcing, innovation, and process efficiencies
- Conducts thorough market research and analysis to understand industry trend, supplier landscapes, and emerging opportunities and risks
- Builds strong relationships with key suppliers, conducting negotiations, managing contracts, and evaluating supplier performance to ensure mutual success
- Partners with business to understand requirements and ensure that procurement strategies align with broader organizational objectives and support business needs
- Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
- Monitor current and forecast upcoming levels of demand on inventories
- Identifies and mitigates risks on supply, including supply chain disruptions, price volatility, and compliance.
- Purchase needed materials at most cost efficient manner available and meets regularly with the Regional Head of Operations Americas and/or Plant Managers to ensure all materials are on hand to meet production requirements
- Oversees or prepares purchase orders, debit memos, quote analysis, communications and other reports and documents as required
- Collaborates with Managers on vendor performance and material issues as they come up.
- Communicates and follows up regularly with suppliers on material issues
- Other duties as assigned by Management
Requirements
- BS degree in procurement, supply chain management, business administration, or other equivalent field is preferred and 10 plus years of experience working in procurement.
- Experience developing and implementing procurement strategies
- Adept in conducting strategic sourcing, leading projects, and challenging status quo
- Proficient in conducting in-depth analyses to inform data-driven decision-making
- Able to lead market screenings, tenders, and concept competitions
- Understands market dynamics, cost structures, and supply market trends
- Success in developing effective negotiation strategies and implementing them to secure favorable terms
- Highly capable of preparing award scenarios and recommendations, price agreements, & frame contracts
- Experience assessing internal capabilities and performance based on established benchmarks and targets
- Ability to convey strong business case to decisionmakers; considers diverse views
- Ability to shift focus beyond transactional activities and into strategic value
- Ability to work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders where relevant
- Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and superior organizational abilities.
- Ability to take initiative, multi-task, prioritize, maintain confidentiality, meet deadlines, and work in a team environment.
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, squat, and lift up to 50 pounds
- This position requires up to 15% travel
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Procurement: 10 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person