Procurement Manager

Position Summary : The Procurement Manager works within logistics, planning and purchasing to ensure the consistency, cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and adequacy of the procurement process. The Procurement Manager is responsible for developing a strategic approach to the procurement and material management process for the purchase of direct and indirect materials needed to produce contracted and customer outdoor gear. The Procurement Manager will process, change, and update other procurement-related activities and oversees warehouse Managers. This individual will develop and/or update procurement policies and procedures as well as develop a centralized procurement program that will add value and efficiency to the organization. The Procurement Manager will have tactical responsibility for the development and implementation of policies, procedures and systems that support the company’s acquisition of materials needed for production. As member of the senior management team, the The Procurement Manager participates in the development of corporate strategy and helps develop opportunities/resolve issues companywide. Must be able to relocate to the Asheville, NC area. Salary DOE

Essential Functions:

1. Orders materials as needed to facilitate corporate delivery schedule.
2. Participates in the development of a negotiation strategy that aligns with business objectives and achieves sustainable relationships with suppliers.
3. Plans for anticipated materials. Reviews production schedules to ensure optimization of manufacturing efficiencies and on-time customer delivery.
4. Evaluates past performance data to forecast needs and production scheduling.
5. Aggressively negotiates prices and other commercial terms with suppliers.
6. Ensures that raw material quality meets corporate quality standards.
7. Identifies and builds relationships with multiple supply sources to increase competition and reduce exposure to individual suppliers.
8. Develops and implements ongoing vendor review process for strategic suppliers.
9. Develops RFP process and ensures that multiple bids are always received for higher value or more complex materials and services.
10. Monitors existing supply agreements to ensure that vendor and company are meeting commitments.
11. Identifies obsolete inventory and disposes of it in a cash generating manner.
12. Develops new procurement concepts and supplier relationships leading to higher quality, more timely delivery and/or lower cost.
13. Implement supply management software solutions within Made to Manage–working within item master and item master extension to update lead times, safety stock, costs, etc.
14. Researches, recommends, and helps implement Supply Management software solutions (e.g., Vendor Management, Spend Analysis, SCM et.al.)
15. Consistently builds professional capabilities. An element of this is membership and participation in professional organizations (e.g., Institute for Supply Management, Supply Chain Management Institute) and regular reading of relevant trade periodicals (e.g., Supply Management magazine.)
16. Continuously improving processes to enhance efficiency
17. Responsible for sourcing all new materials
18. Manages inventory systems by keeping them up to date
19. Develops, teaches, supervises and trains employees who manage warehouse.
16. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

KPIs / Metrics

• % of raw materials meeting company quality standards.
• Frequency of stockouts of primary raw materials.
• Growth in raw material prices below benchmarks (inflation, e.g.)
• % of raw inventory on obsolete
• % of strategic suppliers meeting/exceeding supplier scorecard minimum levels.

Knowledge and Critical Skills/Expertise:

1. Deep understanding of the role supply chain management and procurement can play in building long term competitive advantage and driving profitability.
2. Ability to influence and work collaboratively across the organization, particularly with Operations & IT.
3. Proven success in rapidly assessing strategic opportunities and driving scalable results in a timely fashion.
4. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to stand up to vendors without alienating relationships.
5. Supply chain certification preferred (e.g., Certified Professional in Supply Management [CPSM])
6. Negotiation certification or seminar participation (e.g., Karrass) preferred.
7. Bachelor’s Degree preferred
8. Results-oriented, metrics-driven leader with expertise in purchasing, supplier collaboration, development and compliance required.
9. Highly proficient in analytics and negotiation skills

Experience:

1. 10 years supply chain management experience required.
2. 5 years’ experience working for a manufacturing company.
3. Experience with supply chain related software preferred.
4. Global sourcing experienced preferred
5. At least 3 years' experience managing a team

The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above may be acquired through levels of education and experience. However, any equivalent combination of education and/or experience, which provide an applicant with the listed knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job, is acceptable.

Environmental Conditions

1. Fast paced environment with moderate noise

Physical Demands

1. Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions required for this position.
2. Willingness to work a flexible schedule outside traditional shift days/hours as business need arises.
3. Must attend work on a regular and predictable basis.
4. Must complete assigned tasks in a safe manner and in a constant state of alertness.
5. Must uphold Company policies, including the anti-harassment program.
6. Must uphold the highest standard of integrity, honesty, and ethical behavior.
7. Must work effectively and efficiently under stressful conditions.