Purchasing Manager (100% Remote)

Purchasing Manager (100% Remote) 

• This role is eligible for remote (non-office) status
• The Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing a global team of buyers who procure Purchased Finished Goods (PFG) and oversees purchasing activities for other goods and services.
• The Manager ensures compliance to procedures and identifies improvements to the methods and rules for company purchasing.

• Manage a global team of 7-9 Buyers to ensure Purchase Orders are created and maintained to meet business requirements.
• Manage key metrics, identify and launch process improvements.
• Engage with planning and related functions to ensure PFG inventory is available according to customer demand.
• Develop and manage standard procedures and terminology for supplier set up and maintenance.
• Coordinate cross-business activities, benchmarking, periodic meetings and training
• Deliver yearly cost reduction and performance targets.
• Drive world-class quality and delivery performance by suppliers globally.
• Negotiate cost reduction, inventory stocking agreements, terms, etc., with suppliers
• Provide direction on tools, methods and rules to team.
• Maintain and develop relationships with current, new and potential suppliers.
• Create/maintain supplier agreements.
• Special projects as assigned.