The Purchasing Manager leads the local Purchasing department and collaborates with other functions across the company to deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, working capital improvements, material availability, security of supply, and system data accuracy/richness that meet or exceed company objectives. The Purchasing Manager takes ownership of the supply base within the business unit in collaboration with the Commodity Management teams. This role develops key suppliers through continuous improvement techniques, building contractual relationships, and establishing solid and frequent lines of communication at the executive/ownership level. The successful Purchasing Manager will establish a clear roadmap of activities and projects that will support a longer-term vision of a best-in-class supply chain. The Purchasing Manager will report to the VP/GM and have a matrix reporting relationship to the Sr. Director of Global Sourcing and Supply Chain for the respective division.
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