Procurement Leader

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Newark, NY
130K Annually
Senior level
Manufacturing
The Role
The Procurement Leader drives procurement activities, mentors a team, manages supplier relationships, supports strategic initiatives, and ensures efficient buying processes.
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It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

The Procurement Manager leads purchasing activities in support of production and Creation’s operational requirements, at the functional or Business Unit (BU) level. The role includes team resource development, supplier management, and drive procurement best practice and processes. The Procurement Manager acts as the primary escalation point for issues, builds positive relationships with internal and external customers, and supports corporate strategic initiatives for Supply Chain. Success in the role includes strong leadership along with excellent people, communication, and organizational skills.

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES include, but not limited to:  

• Coach and mentor, a team of dedicated Buyers

• Provide coaching/training of Buyers in support of standardized processes and lead the roll-out of buying initiatives

• Partner with leadership to ensure that buying practices and processes meet customer needs and cost targets

• Assign buying resources across the business unit to balance the workload and meet customer demand

• Responsible for transactional approvals such as POs, credit card requests, PPV approvals, pre-payment approvals, supplier qualification approvals, and inventory adjustments

• Act as the primary local escalation point for part shortages and issues that impact delivery commitments to the customers

• Act as the primary interface between the Buyers and the Planning team to ensure activity is coordinated and aligned for optimum impact

 • Build positive relationships with both internal and external customers

• Work with the entire Supply Chain team to drive and coordinate local cost reduction activities and inventory reduction plans in support of EBITDA targets

• Partner with leadership to ensure that buying practices and processes meet customer needs and cost targets

• Support corporate strategic initiatives for Supply Chain (material cost reductions, supplier discounts)

 • Track supplier performance and lead supplier improvement plans (quality, delivery, and service) in support of the region’s keys performance indicators

• Maintain relationships with all key suppliers, leveraging those relationships for continuous improvement of product costing, quality, delivery, and service. Lead business reviews with those suppliers on a regular basis

• Drive material strategies in PFEP (Plan for Every Part)/VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) and contract adherence

 • Review KPI performance with team members. Hold regular 1 on 1’s

• Review scorecard, identify actions, follow-up, and recognize success

• Participate in new tools/processes UAT and act as a Superuser

• Participate in developing and implementation SOPs/Desk Instructions

• Stand in for the Director of Supply Chain in their absence

• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Supply Chain

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in operations, Inventory or Purchasing Management or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 5-10 years of planning/buying experience, preferably within the electronics industry

• Proficiency in operating a computer including using a Windows based operating systems and related software  

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office including Excel (v-lookups, data filters, pivot tables etc.)

• Excellent English communications skills, both written and verbal

• ERP system experience within a Supply Chain environment including buying and inventory

• Excellent analytical, planning, and organizational skills

• Demonstrated strong leadership experience with excellent people skills •Certification or enrollment in APICs or PMAC is preferred.

• Lean Supply Chain experience would be beneficial

• Practical industry experience in a multi-location environment (preferably in a complex manufacturing setting)

• Lean Supply Chain experience would be beneficial

• Dedicated and professional attitude, willing to learn in a high change/high pace environment

• Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and thrives on autonomy and the challenges of continuous improvement 

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $100,000-$130,000 per per year. Full-time employees are also eligible for performance based bonuses and benefits.  This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as a final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, education, location, and shift.  The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on the date of hire, schedule type, and hours worked. 

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Creation Technologies is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Canada: Title for the position will be in accordance with applicable national and local laws.

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The Company
Boston, , MA
1,823 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1991

What We Do

Creation Technologies is an award-winning Global Electronics Manufacturing Services provider, with a proven track record of helping OEM customers increase profitability, reduce risk, improve their customer satisfaction and time-to-revenue.

Creation has locations in USA, Canada, Mexico & Asia, and is headquartered in Boston, MA United States. Privately owned and financially stable with over 30 years of operating profitability since Creation was founded in 1991.

If you'd like more information on how our Full Product Development and End-to-End Manufacturing solutions can improve your time-to-market, call +1.877.734.7456 or email us [email protected].
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13 Manufacturing Locations
• Vancouver, BC
• Hermosillo, Mexico
• Boise, ID
• Everett, WA
• Denver, CO
• Albuquerque, NM
• Dallas, TX
• St Peter, MN
• Milwaukee, WI
• Rochester, NY
• Mississauga, ON
• Toronto, ON
• Changzhou, China

Full Product Realization Center including Engineering Prototyping, Low Volume Manufacturing, Test & Design Services, Global Commodities Services, and Global Supplier Quality Leadership:
• Denver, CO
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What Makes Us Unique?

• Premier Customer Relationships & Mindshare
• Customer-Focused Business Model
• Regional Support, Global Capabilities
• Full Service Solutions: Excellence in Design, Test, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, After-Market Services

We build premier customer relationships with companies whose business goals align with ours. Our experience tells us this is critical to the success of the relationship.

We serve OEMs requiring medium-volume, complex design and manufacturing solutions in these markets:

• Medical
• Tech Industrial
• Defense, Security & Aerospace

Learn more at: www.creationtech.com

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