Strategic Procurement Director

5 days ago

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Cypress HCM Full time

Cypress HCM is a large manufacturing company in the Milwaukee area seeking a highly skilled Strategic Procurement Director to join their growing team. This role will direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in purchasing goods and services, ensuring compliance with customs, legal, regulatory, tariff or requirements for international shipments while working to reduce tax risks, liability risks and costs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan, organize, and control activities related to the procurement function from intent to purchase through receipt of useable goods
  • Supervise and direct the work of purchasing agents or buyers whose activities include supplier selection, price negotiations and establishing supplier contracts; coach and mentor employees to retain talent
  • Establish and maintain purchasing system procedures in accordance with quality system (ISO) standards
  • Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future availability of needed materials; establish strategies and tactics to assure continuous reliable supply of goods and services
  • Ensure supplier contracts are correct on commercial terms, price and item specifics, in alignment with corporate signature authority guidelines; seek guidance and collaborate with legal department on contract conditions
  • Work with purchasing agents and buyers on procurement strategies, ensuring on-time delivery, best cost/value and quality while improving corporate working capital
  • Develop and recruit suppliers; cultivate relationships with suppliers as business partners; assess suppliers' production and distribution capabilities
  • Establish Key Performance Indicators to evaluate suppliers on multiple criteria (for example, price, quality, service support, availability, reliability and selection)
  • Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, manufacturing and quality engineers, sales and production on required materials; advise on materials availability, cost savings opportunities and design for manufacturability; minimize or eliminate single sourcing
  • Collaborate with facilities to develop procurement strategies and drive cost savings
  • Advise and train inventory control, customer service, sales and project management employees on logistics policies, antidumping tariffs, commercial compliance, punitive duties, census warnings and free trade agreements
  • Review and improve processes to reduce/avoid duties and taxes associated with international logistics
  • Work with international plants to develop export process to comply with import regulations; work closely on large international projects ($5M to $10M USD)
  • Prepare and analyze key performance indicators to improve logistics process and reduce costs
  • Responsible for the management and overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of employees in the purchasing department
  • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in business or supply chain management
  • Minimum of five years senior-level purchasing experience in an industrial equipment manufacturing environment
  • Mastery of procurement principles and techniques
  • Ability to implement optimal procurement system for current and future manufacturing requirements
  • Demonstrated ability to understand technical aspects of materials and parts involved in the manufacturing process
  • Knowledge of Database software, Inventory software, Manufacturing software, Order processing systems, Spreadsheet software, and Word Processing software
  • Proficiency in business system/ERP software essential; experience with SAP desired
  • Professional certification such as the Institute for Supply Management's Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or the American Purchasing Society's Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPPM) within a reasonable period of time required

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is approximately $100-$140K + Bonus (dependent on skills, education, and certifications). We strive to provide our employees with a competitive compensation package and opportunities for growth and development.

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