Belle Aire Creations is looking for a Purchasing Manager to join our Round Lake Park, IL office.
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Belle Aire Creations aspires to be focus-oriented, customer driven, positioned as the top tier mid-market fragrance solution. We consider ourselves to be a truly unique company whose employees will continue to complement existing personnel and represent the goals and values of the organization.
The Purchasing Manager will oversee and direct the activities of the purchasing department and the Team members within the department.
In this exciting role, you will participate in the following:
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Hires and manages the Purchasing Team, and other staff as needed.
- Oversees the daily workflow and schedules of the department.
- Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
- Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
Job Responsibilities:
- Global Strategic Sourcing with respect to Vendor development, Negotiation and finalize the awards with suppliers. Providing cost savings / Value addition to the Business Unit organization
- Providing market trends, intelligence reports re: conditions, cost to the management with frequent interval
- Providing support to Commercial and Creative teams for day-to-day requirements and strategic initiatives.
- Build and manage internal cross functional relationships across Commercial, Creative, Applications, Operations, Regulatory, Finance, Legal and Quality departments.
- Maintaining external relationships with suppliers / potential supply partners for seamless and efficient execution of purchasing strategies.
- Data maintenance and integrity – Purchasing system Dynamics GP, supplier contact info, commercial costing, safety stock, pack sizes, efficient order quantities
- Accountability for Budget and Forecast cost of raw materials yearly and quarterly (not yet implemented)
- Collaborates with other departments and leadership to identify and develop needs and requirements for equipment, materials, products, and acceptable substitutions.
- Assesses current material availability; reasonably predicts future availability based on the market, delivery systems, and other variables.
- Prepares and processes purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Drafts, explains, and implements instructions, policies, and procedures for purchasing and contract management.
- Evaluates and approves conditions for issuing and awarding bids.
- Resolves grievances with vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
- Maintains and/or implements purchasing and recordkeeping systems.
- Acts as the company’s representative in negotiations with suppliers.
- Coordinates removal or disposal of surplus materials.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities for this job, may change at any time without notice.
Your professional profile includes:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Business, Economics, Supply Chain or any other relevant discipline from a reputable institute is required.
- Experience (years and topics):
- 10+ years’ procurement or related field experience required.
- Relevant Direct Materials Procurement expertise from Flavors and Fragrances, Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Chemicals or Pharmaceutical industry.
- Capable and comfortable quickly changing direction and readjusting focus and drive, as business needs change.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities and tasks regularly
- Exceptional people/team and strong collaboration skills
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Understanding of scheduling, lead times
- Ability to work extremely well under pressure and changing dynamics
- Deadline oriented
- Working knowledge of supply chain processes and procedures, manufacturing planning, demand, and replenishment processes
- Strong evaluation skills for supplier bids in accordance with, and establishing criteria such as specification, price, service and delivery.
- Familiarity of database structure
- Self-starter, highly self-motivated, structured and disciplined
- Ability and willingness to work in an office environment
- Technology/Software (years):
- Must be PC literate and literate in Excel, Word and Power point, etc.
- Advanced Excel capabilities
- Cognitive (Reasoning):
- Apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, visual, or schedule form.
- Communication:
- Vocalize and explain detailed data and problem-solve, both in-person and by telephone Must have good communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Compose routine correspondence on own initiative
- Make comprehensive notes in English
- May involve a large volume of such composition.
- Must have ability to work well under pressure
Our benefits:
- Competitive market-based salary; commensurate with experience
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