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    Manager of Purchasing and Materials - Auburn, United States - Synapse International

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    POSITION SUMMARY
    We're seeking an entrepreneurial and analytical leader relentlessly determined to provide the highest level of customer experience possible.

    The Manager of Purchasing and Materials directs the procurement and materials management group to ensure that the company effectively meets its commitments to its customers.

    The Manager is responsible and accountable for ensuring we have what we need, where we need it, when we need it, at the best price and while maximizing inventory efficiency (turns).

    The Manager is the business leader in evaluation and development of strategic supplier relationships and pricing negotiations to meet the company's business objectives.

    The position calls for an agile professional who excels in creatively solving problems.
    Finally, the Manager will implement systems for monitoring performance, assessing risk, and responding to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain, while ensuring product quality, availability, and pricing

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    Immediately identify and prioritize key product classes and SKUs based on movement (including seasonality), replenishment requirements and system settings involving EOQ, Safety

    Stock, ROP, lead times, etc., and update as needed.
    Continuous assessment of product velocity

    by sku and branch, and development of systems to maximize agile response

    to changing conditions
    Develop and maintain key supplier

    relationships; negotiate, develop, and maintain all procurement contracts for competitive pricing, service levels, and legal terms
    Forecast price and market trends to

    identify opportunities for to improve costs/service
    Review/revise supplier scorecards and audit process as appropriate.
    Closely work with sales, operations and branch management to ensure we are the most responsive supplier we can be.
    Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking.
    Ensure inventory levels support demand -

    minimizing stock outs (what we need, where we need it, when we need it)
    Develop/enhance robust demand planning

    procedures to support the business, while continuously striving to eliminate slow moving, excess and obsolete inventory
    Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

    Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, directing and supervising, evaluating and otherwise ensuring the success of staff in the Materials department, in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

    QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

    5+ years of Purchasing and Materials Management experience.
    Entrepreneurial

    and agile management approach
    Experience with

    perishable goods or those with a limited shelf life
    Strong

    knowledge of supply chain management
    Proven history

    of developing effective inventory management policies
    Bachelor's Degree (BA) from a four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience

    Computer skills required:
    Inventory and integrated

    ERP/Accounting Software, Oracle NetSuite strongly preferred with NetStock a plus; Warehouse Management System Software;

    Microsoft Office Suite.

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