Purchasing Manager in Materials Management

Hybrid Westchester, NY

Open due to promotion. Accountable for the control and negotiation of purchasing packaging components and raw materials in a manner that assures cost effective and timely purchases, while maintaining a strong, ethical business relationship with all company suppliers. MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY TO BE CONSIDERED.

Responsibilities:

· Define the strategy for the Raw Materials category, identifying short- and mid-term goals for alternative raw materials and savings in overall spending.

· Negotiate contracts with suppliers as needed to insure price stability and continuity of supply.

· Actively maintain a close working relationship with Technical, Supply Chain, Sales, Manufacturing, Finance and other disciplines as required to provide optimum communication.

· Responsible for managing all material supply chain activities that support production, such as directing buyers for purchases and working with plant schedulers to meet production schedules.

· Monitor inventories of raw materials at the plants.

· Develop supply options and contingency plans for risk management.

· Monitor supply markets and trends (e.g., material price increases, shortages, changes in suppliers, starting raw material tracking) interprete impact of trends on company strategies.

· Provide leadership with market trends and supplier insights that influence and drive future processes or strategic procurement improvements.

· Introduce new technologies and products to keep competitive advantage as well as looking for opportunities for collaboration and partnering.

· Analyze supplier performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements.

· Keep the internal departments aware of price fluctuations in order to maintain accurate records, via up-to-date maintenance of computerized price book.

· Support all relevant imports / exports from suppliers, other related subsidiaries, licensees and subcontractors.

Minimum Requirements:

· Bachelor's. Business, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Materials Science

· Minimum 8 years purchasing / negotiating experience with large dollar/volume contracts

· Fundamental knowledge of compliance / legal for supply contracts. NDA’S etc.

· Prior experience with quality system (i.e. ISO 9000)

· Demonstrated ability to build strategic vendor relationships

· High ethical standards, superior follow-up, organizational skills, strong communication

· Ability to plan and manage multiple projects

· Computer proficiency w/ Excel, Outlook and demonstrated ability to learn JDEdwards

Preferred Skills & Experience:

· Knowledge of masterbatch industry, and prior experience purchasing such as Carbon Black, resins (PET, Nylon, ABS, SAN, PC) and additives (Flame Retardants, UV, AO, Amides, Stearates)