Responsible for the development and formulation of long-and short-range planning, policies, programs, and objectives for the purchasing functions.
Track record negotiated highly competitive agreements with vendors and collaboration partners.
Develop a strategic and timely purchasing plan to ensure that sourced materials conform to customer and quality standards.
Review performance against operating plans and standards; provide reports on the interpretation of results and approves changes in direction of plans.
Formulate and recommend policies and programs that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of the manufacturing facility.
Identify, recommend, and implement changes to improve productivity and reduce cost.
Direct the establishment, implementation, and maintenance of purchasing and inventory standards.
Initiate and coordinate major projects (e.g. facility layout changes, installation of capital equipment, major repairs, etc.).
Understand profit and loss, accounting functions and the relationship of operational activities and decisions.
Partner with Human Resources to deploy leadership development opportunities, building a diverse workforce, and introduction of change management concepts to build an engaged workforce.