Negotiates favorable terms, volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers and prepares and processes requisitions and purchase orders for the procurement of goods, services and supplies for customer-related business processes or for internal use as a generalist or in a combination of Purchasing Disciplines

• Manages procurement and purchasing operations and implements the strategy to provide the materials and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing. 
• Maintains strategic supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and implements systems for monitoring performance, assessing risk, and responding to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain. 
• Collaborates with other functions to define current and future inventory requirements and manage inventory levels. 
• Implements processes and systems and utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands. 
• Oversees auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with any applicable industry or governmental regulations.
• Leads and manages the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination with concurrence from HR & General Managers.

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience

Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree

Discipline/Major: Business or Supply Chain Management preferred.
Additional Certifications: 

Years and Area of Experience (required for the role): 5-7 year's experience relevant to the positions functional area

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Leadership skills.  Decision-making skills. Oral and written communication skills. Analytical thinking skills. Detail oriented. Ability to meet deadlines.

Critical Professional Related Technical Skills; Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), proficiency in MRP systems (IFS preferred)