PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Description
Procurement Manager
Overview
This position is primarily responsible for management of procurement programs and activities as related to materials and services for the Sumter, SC Complex.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Formal bidding.
• Vendor selection.
• External vendor management.
• Internal customer relations.
• Cost savings reporting.
• Pricing verification.
• Writing contracts.
• Expediting shipments
• Monitoring the backorders.
Qualifications:
Must have 2 or more years in a Packaging-related role preferred.
• TQM or Continuous Improvement knowledge a plus.
• Production plant, warehousing, and foodservice distribution experience in a meat & poultry environment is a plus.
• Must have excellent computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Internet Explorer.
• SAP software experience preferred.
• Must have excellent business machine skills. (computer, phone, fax, copier, scanner, etc)
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal relation skills, being able to work with all levels of management and hourly partners. • Should be good with mathematics, able to analyze formulas, product gauge, metric conversion, general algebra, percentages, statistics.
• Must be self-motivated to perform simultaneous tasks without close, continuous supervision.
• Must be able to meet critical deadlines, prioritize, and practice excellent time management skills.
• Highly motivated, self starter, able to prioritize projects, accept responsibility and follow through without close supervision.
• Must be conscientious and good with details.
• Must be able to pass a background check, along with drug and alcohol tests.
• Must deal well with high pressure and tight lead times. • Some (15-20%) travel involved.
• Confidentiality is a must.
• Must have dependable transportation.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma/GED; Bachelor degree preferred; related job experience (5+ years) considered.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled