Director of Strategic Procurement

1 week ago


Chaska, Minnesota, United States QualiTech Full time
Job Summary

The Director of Strategic Procurement will oversee the demand planning and procurement systems for all QualiTech divisions, responsible for supplier negotiations and analysis of the company's purchasing function.

Key Responsibilities
  • Successful negotiations and management of supplier contracts
  • Developing and maintaining an understanding of market conditions impacting raw material costs
  • Partnering with internal departments in pursuit of cost reductions
  • Sustaining our supplier quality system
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Transition the procurement function to a Strategic Sourcing team, including Supplier Relation Management (SRM), Category sourcing plans, and development of business continuity planning across the supply base
  • Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability
  • Develop and demonstrate strong market analytics and provide materials forecasting to the business divisions
  • Recruit and maintain suppliers that provide high-quality products and services at a better price while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct
  • Manage all third-party manufacturing partnerships (co-manufacturers)
  • Compare supplier prices and recommend new supplier solutions and new sources of supply
  • Manage supply and pricing risk on key supply cost centers
  • Evaluate vendor quotations that utilize appropriate negotiations and purchasing techniques to ensure quality price, delivery, and service
  • Plan and execute commodity contracts
  • Establish a system to monitor supplier performance
  • Design, implement, manage, and monitor inventory and purchasing reporting systems to meet organizational requirements
  • Optimize the total acquisition cost of the company's raw material and supplies purchases
  • Partner with Product Development, Sales, and Plant Managers on the quoting, development, and implementation of new products and/or customers
  • Work as a team leader or team member in the New Product Request (NPR) process, researching stakeholder requirements and documenting RFP or obtaining quotes
  • Fully own and control the demand planning process for the Agronomy Division
  • Demonstrate sound business decision-making, aligned with company values and ethics
  • Manage purchasing department staff
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in a related field; MBA, Supply Chain Management, a plus
  • 10 years progressively responsible experience including demand planning, purchasing, production planning, contract management, mathematics, and/or statistical forecast modeling
  • 5+ years of experience in a leadership position within a manufacturing setting


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