Senior Purchasing Manager – Chelmsford Operations

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Senior Purchasing Manager – Chelmsford Operations

Direct oversight of procurement personnel in support of Chelmsford manufacturing operations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans and implements activities related to the timely, cost-effective procurement, inventory control, and related planning of all required production materials.
• Develops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures, and material control systems to reduce costs, streamline procedures, and implement solutions on supply issues.
• Ensures the availability of materials in the supply chain, as scheduled, and the maintenance of inventory at minimum acceptable levels.
• Responsible for the supply of production raw materials, utilities, and outside services in support of ongoing operations.
• Support supplier managed inventory programs with the timely release of related blanket and supply release orders.
• Coordinates with finance/accounting on matters involving inventory carrying costs. Lead mitigation of any supplier payable issues
• May assist with the establishment and maintenance of the production control system.
• Assist in auditing customer inventory levels along with internal and external suppliers to comply with inventory policies and procedures.
• Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the procurement function.
• Maintains weekly buyer execution and performance metrics and addresses any execution deficiencies with buying personnel
• Responsible for the establishment of measurable functional and strategic goals or priorities for the fiscal year. Ensures that structures, processes, and systems are aligned to support strategic objectives.

SKILLS/PROFICIENCIES:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex tasks or projects simultaneously
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Experience with international procurement and logistics
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints desirable
• Exhibited proficiency in most all Microsoft office applications.
• Working knowledge of ISO elements and audit requirements as related to the procurement function
• Strong negotiation skills

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• BA/BS or advanced degree required in supply chain or related technical discipline
• Minimum 10 years of experience in direct management of procurement operations, supply chain, and/or commodity management
• Industry certifications (APICS, CPM, etc.) desirable

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