Procurement Manager, Jackson

Procurement Manager-industrial manufacturing company-CONFIDENTIAL-
Purchasing exp
leading teams
supplier relations and negotiations
work cross functionally with other teams and functions
budgeting and forecasting
7+ years procurement/purchasing,
degree preferred
manufacturing background preferred
leadership
-- located in the Greater Jackson, TN area
Strong benefits, pay and bonus $$$
Global company
Room for growth
Job Responsibilities
Negotiate with suppliers of non-metal supply to achieve the best overall terms in terms of cost, security of supply, quality as well as other conditions
Lead and to contribute to the implementation of the strategic and tactic objectives for the purchasing.
Work close with each of the plants to identify the underlying need and requirements in terms of supply
Develop and maintain good relationships with external suppliers and service providers
Maintain supplier database and related documentation.
Lead and manage the purchasing team located at the production facility.
Work closely with and support when needed the purchasing at production facilities in the daily execution of purchase orders under framework agreements
Maintains and track the expenditures of the purchased items regularly for each plant and work actively to identify cost related purchasing savings together with each of the plant managers and the operations at the respective plants
Support in the budget and forecast of future cost development for the various supply items
Support in the process and audit to verify that the suppliers are in line with Supplier Code of Conduct.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree; master's degree or MBA preferred
At least seven years of experience of working with procurement/purchasing preferably in manufacturing industry
Excellent negotiation skills
Excellent management and people leading skills
Analytical, structured and process-oriented with attention to detail
Interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships both internally and externally
Good judgement and decision making and working with integrity
Excellent documentation and verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to coordinate and work cross functionally
Proactive and self-driven
Ability to travel national required