Purchasing Leader

About Us:
BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers - every day, around the world. We offer innovative technologies, service and parts, and years of global experience in corrugating, finishing; slitting and packaging; stationery; bookbinding and security documents. Customers rely on our machines to produce and convert items such as corrugated boxes, folding cartons, passports, notebooks, copy paper, board, and coated and other specialty papers. For more information, visit

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description:
BW Papersystems is looking for an experienced
Purchasing Leader
, who will be responsible for the development and the leadership of procurement and supporting framework. In this role, your responsibilities include planning, organizing, controlling, coordinating and overseeing the work of the procurement staff and other stakeholders. In developing and implementing short- and long-term plans, goals and objectives focused on achieving the department's mission and assigned priorities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for the leadership of planners; plan, direct, and coordinate procurement operations
• Drive development, standardization, and implementation of procurement processes/procedures, supplier selection/management, negotiation and communication strategies, and cost reduction and process improvement methods.
• Develop and deploy advanced procurement and demand planning strategies that work optimally with product development team during the product design and life cycle.
• Promote and maintain up-to-date market knowledge about suppliers and service providers; develop long-term contract relationships as appropriate to exploit market opportunities and to secure strategic parts and services.
• Develop key performance indicators and use them to report on company's procurement performance; maintain a high-performance culture that meets/exceeds functional indicators with improved levels of service to both internal and external customers.
• Establish and maintain systematic, analytical, results-based method for monitoring supplier performance; communicate results to suppliers and end-users; provide timely action plan for corrective actions to be taken as necessary.
• Manage and support corporate oversight for purchases across multiple expense categories and create strategic vision for company while driving purchasing synergies to achieve cost reductions across company product lines.
• Build strong partnerships with supply chain vendors.
• Embrace and exemplify the guiding principles of leadership and leadership fundamentals.

Basic Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Management or Business discipline
• 5+ years of progress supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment
• 1+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing, production or military environment

The approximate pay range for this position is $76k - $115k annually. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position
At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company:
BW Papersystems