maintenance purchasing manager - Ottumwa, United States - JBS USA Holdings, Inc.

Description

• Advanced proficiency of SAP and Microsoft Office Package
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles required
• Strong ability to work with numerical detail and maintain a high level of accuracy
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management and company personnel
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or equivalent preferred
• 5 years of experience in managing $50 million spend in the MRO category

• Manage all MRO spend across manufacturing and operations
• Ensure compliance with Corporate driven category strategies for MRO
• Manage costs, track savings, and report out this data to Sr. Management
• Develop relationships with key internal stakeholders across the business
• Build contingency plans for suppliers to ensure continuity of supply
• Identify and manage any risks across the MRO category
• Acts as business partner to Operations and provides expert Sourcing insights, recommendations and guidance.
• Constructively challenges Plant Operations in order to identify new value and process optimization opportunities
• Identifies and drives strategic sourcing projects together with other sourcing projects/tasks.
• Carries end-to-end responsibility for the (e-)RFx (RFP, RFQ, RFI) processes in coordination with Plant Operations.
• Develops systems and process roadmaps to optimize performance of MRO Sourcing and procurement activities.

• 3 years of directly related experience required
• Strong analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Requires excellent inter-personal skills with the ability to work closely with internal and external customers
• Multi-tasking and working well with others
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• SAP knowledge recommended
• Strong computer skills, includingMicrosoft Office Suite
• Able to work all three shifts
• Able to communicate verbally and printed word in English