Procurement Manager ( Interim)

Job Description

About the Company:

This business is a global, family-owned manufacturer of coated and laminated films and adhesives. The products are used as functional components in manufactured goods. Established for nearly 70 years, the organization has supplied products for a wide range of industries including packaging, medical devices, automotive, durable labeling, and many more.

The Role – Procurement Manager – Interim – Initially 6 month Contract

The Procurement Manager will be responsible for overseeing the procurement activities and providing day-to-day support to the team. This role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating purchase orders, and ensuring that materials, goods, and services are acquired on time, within budget, and meet the company’s quality standards. The Procurement Manager will play a critical role in optimizing supply chain efficiency, reducing costs, and supporting production schedules, all while maintaining compliance with corporate and regulatory policies. Additionally, this individual will lead a team of procurement professionals, collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments, and drive continuous improvements in procurement processes to enhance the company’s competitive advantage.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Establish and implement processes to develop business-partner relationships with internal stakeholders.
2. Develop Supplier Relationship Management processes to proactively reduce risk in the areas of quality, delivery, and cost in alignment with the sourcing strategy.
3. Identify improvements to reduce errors by understanding root causes and taking corrective action.
4. Use and develop lean tools to identify and implement opportunities to reduce or eliminate waste.
5. Assess systems and processes to improve with the goal being “right quality.”
6. Lead Supplier Business Reviews.
7. Support the team in the development of domestic and international supplier development.
8. Support initiatives to identify and pursue RM cost savings year over year which meet organizational KPI targets.
9. Budget development and spend control; contribute to the budget setting process and control costs within Purchasing to meet monthly and annual budget +/-2%.
10. Develop OTIF KPI (reporting, containment, countermeasures) ensuring RMs are in the right place at the right time.
11. Collaborate with suppliers in support of team members and to reach goals for waste reduction and cost savings through T.C.O.
12. Co-lead the development of FMDS boards and content. Manage timely updates and report out. Use 8 Step Problem Solving and organizational tools to develop Main, Sub, and Process KPIs. Lead the team in containment and countermeasure development and implementation.
13. Support team goals for improvements.
14. Co-lead the development of supplier selection processes, evaluation, and onboarding of suppliers. Responsible for a monthly report out via Supplier report card.
15. Promote transparency in all dealings with internal and external customers.
16. Develop and follow best practices (standard work).
17. Prevent out-of-stock situations (WFMs) while managing $ inventory invested to the KPI and inventory turns.
18. Assess, develop, cross-train, and retain employees / succession planning.

Education, Skills, Minimum Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business administration, supply chain, or related field.
2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in direct procurement and supply chain in a manufacturing environment. Minimum of 2 years of previous supervisory experience or progressive growth.
3. High proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaboration tools.
4. Strong negotiation, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
5. Ability to effectively manage conflict.
6. Ability to inspire, lead, and performance manage a team.
7. Proficiency with procurement software and ERP systems.
8. Ability to analyze data and make strategic decisions.
9. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
10. Driving license/car.
11. Hybrid working pattern: 3 days in office and 2 days WFH.

Salary – Market rate

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