Manager Purchasing

Robertet USA - Mount Olive Township, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Mount Olive Township, NJ

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

The Manager of Purchasing at Robertet is responsible for overseeing the procurement of raw materials, packaging, and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supplies essential for business operations. This role involves developing and implementing purchasing strategies in alignment with directives from the North American Purchasing Director and collaborating with various teams to optimize supply chain efficiency. The position also includes supervising a team, negotiating contracts with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all sourcing and procurement activities for raw materials, packaging, and MRO.
• Supervise direct reports to ensure accountability regarding working hours, task fulfillment, purchasing prioritization, and information exchange.
• Lead and develop the team to deliver unparalleled customer service.
• Provide leadership, training, and career development opportunities for the department team.
• Collaborate closely with the Raw Material Planning team to ensure alignment between purchasing strategies and inventory requirements.
• Collaborate with the global purchasing team to align data management and unify strategic initiatives.
• Set and monitor Objectives & Key Results (OKRs) for purchasing activities across all North American sites.
• Develop and implement both short-term and long-term strategies, goals, and objectives.
• Issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to support both immediate and future business needs.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers, focusing on cost-saving opportunities to enhance profitability.
• Maintain active communication with suppliers, both internally and externally.
• Engage in supplier negotiations on both contractual terms and day-to-day operations.
• Assess, manage, and mitigate risks related to raw material supply and supplier reliability.
• Oversee all purchasing activities related to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) within the North American region.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed to meet with suppliers.
• Display strong cross-functional teamwork with Customer Service, Production, Quality, and Sales Support.
• Provide purchase order updates proactively and during meetings to customer service and supply chain teams.

Requirements

• 4 year undergraduate and/or business degree.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of purchasing and supervisory experience.
• Strong vendor management and negotiating skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, including Excel.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working with ERP software, Oracle a plus.