Director, Purchasing

Menasha Packaging - Neenah, WI

Full-time

Neenah, WI

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About the position

The Procurement Manager is responsible for establishing and executing procurement strategies that align with the company's objectives in cost management, profitability, productivity, quality, customer service, and sustainability. This role involves identifying opportunities to leverage enterprise-wide purchasing categories and establishing national supplier agreements where appropriate. The incumbent will collaborate with cross-functional leaders to set cost savings initiatives aimed at driving operational excellence across the organization. In addition to strategic procurement activities, the Procurement Manager will engage key stakeholders to negotiate and develop tactical procurement initiatives that deliver on cost savings. The role also includes the development and execution of annual scorecard initiatives, analyzing performance through forecasting and other company reports to ensure compliance with Menasha's Supplier Code of Conduct. The Procurement Manager will provide guidance on staffing, training, employee relations, and performance management to enhance the Procurement function, working closely with direct reports. Furthermore, the incumbent will interact with key stakeholders to introduce new products or manufacturing techniques and make strategic recommendations based on industry trends. Maintaining industry, professional, and technical knowledge is essential, which can be achieved through networking, attending industry events, and reviewing professional publications.

Responsibilities

• Establish procurement strategies to assure company objectives in cost, profitability, productivity, quality, customer service, and sustainability.
• Identify opportunities to leverage enterprise-wide purchasing categories and establish national supplier agreements where appropriate.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to set cost savings initiatives to drive operational excellence.
• Engage key stakeholders to develop and negotiate tactical procurement activities to deliver on cost savings initiatives.
• Develop and execute annual assigned scorecard initiatives and analyze performance through forecasting and/or other company reports.
• Ensure compliance to Menasha's Supplier Code of Conduct.
• Provide guidance on staffing, training, employee relations, and performance management to develop and enhance the Procurement function, working closely with direct reports.
• Interact with key stakeholders to introduce new products or manufacturing techniques and make strategic recommendations.
• Maintain industry, professional, and technical knowledge by networking, attending industry events, and reviewing professional publications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience required.
• Knowledge of the major responsibilities, accountabilities, and organization of the functions responsible for procurement of materials, components, equipment, and services.
• Knowledge of practices and procedures for procurement of materials, components, equipment, and services.
• Knowledge of methods, tools, and documentation of evaluating, selecting, and certifying suppliers and parts.
• Knowledge of process and practices for managing a variety of contractual agreements.
• Knowledge of the contractual and legal matters related to expenditures (consulting services, maintenance, agreements, hardware and software acquisitions, outsourcing, etc.).
• Knowledge of tools, processes, and practices for purchasing goods and services via electronic links to suppliers and partners.