Purchasing Manager

7 days ago

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States Graphic Packaging International, Inc. Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Purchasing Manager to join our team at Graphic Packaging International, Inc. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the local purchasing function and developing strategic sourcing plans to ensure the company's supply chain needs are met.

Key Responsibilities
  • Coordinate purchasing activities, including buying, distributing, and paying for materials, supplies, and services.
  • Interface with other departments to ensure process completion and compliance with applicable policies.
  • Review purchase requisitions, approve, and issue purchase orders, and receive goods in accordance with negotiated terms and conditions.
  • Manage the supply chain to balance existing supplier relationships and new supplier development to prevent disruption and ensure a competitive environment.
  • Develop, review, evaluate, and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids.
  • Represent the company in negotiating local and corporate contracts and formulating pricing with suppliers.
  • Resolve claims against vendors or contractors related to service or quality level failures.
  • Create, implement, and monitor local KPIs for purchasing, and develop year-over-year cost reductions and countermeasures as appropriate.
  • Participate on various strategic sourcing teams led by corporate and serve as the leader for local sourcing initiatives at the facility.
  • Oversee onsite storeroom inventory and work with the team to manage adequate levels of inventory for all MRO purchases.
  • Oversee capital warehouse inventory balances and proper turns for mill operations.
Requirements
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a large manufacturing environment.
  • 3-5 years of purchasing experience with ERP required, SAP experience preferred.
  • Proven leadership, negotiations, and project management experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree or significant (10 years) experience in a related field required.
Preferred Skills
  • Ability to prioritize, plan, track, execute, and document multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Effectively troubleshoot issues and develop long-term cost-effective solutions.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to make reasoned decisions on actions to be taken based on knowledge and experience, with less than complete information on the current situation.
  • Action-oriented and able to rise to meet challenges quickly, sometimes with a minimum of planning.
  • Dynamic, flexible team player with demonstrated ability to lead and develop others.
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to influence people.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar word processing, spreadsheet, and communications software.
Work Environment

The general schedule is 8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday, during normal business hours. The employee must be willing to work alternate schedules that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so. Occasional overnight travel, 10% maximum, to include flying or driving.

Physical Demands
  • Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
  • Awkward movements while working on equipment.
  • Lifting up to 20 lbs.
  • Reading computer screens or other electronic devices.
Key Competencies
  • Integrity and Trust
  • Action-Oriented
  • Priority Setting
  • Intellectual Horsepower
  • Business Acumen
  • Developing Direct Reports and Others
  • Drive for Results
  • Managing Vision and Purpose
  • Building Effective Teams

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