Purchasing Manager

Job title:

Purchasing Manager

Company

Syntegon

Job description

FirmenbeschreibungSyntegon Technology is one of the leading suppliers in the field of process and packaging technology. We continue to develop and produce systems for the pharmaceutical, food and confectionery industries in over 15 countries.Are you ready to shape the current changes with us?
Do you want to contribute to people’s nutrition and health, and thereby enhancing the quality of life?Welcome to Syntegon Technology. We are looking forward to your application!The City of New Richmond, known as “The City Beautiful”, is located an easy and quick commute in both directions from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro area and a short distance from Eau Claire, WI. City Beautiful it is, in setting, in character and quality of life!Deine AufgabenPosition Summary: The Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing the procurement processes, supplier management, and strategic initiatives to ensure optimal quality, cost, and delivery of materials and services. This role involves leadership, operational buying, continuous improvement, and alignment with company goals to drive operational excellence.This position is onsite at the New Richmond, WI facility.Essential Functions:

• Team Leadership and Development:

• Set clear goals, objectives, and tasks for the team and individual members.
• Foster an open and innovative work environment to encourage creativity and continuous improvement.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and retain qualified personnel, managing performance and compensation effectively
• Performance Management:

• Develop and measure team performance using key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and share best practices.
• Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain Management:

• Define and implement supply chain strategies for products, materials, and services.
• Lead critical negotiations for high-impact materials, focusing on pricing and financial terms.
• Ensure implementation of global pricing agreements established by corporate procurement teams.
• Oversee supplier development, onboarding new suppliers, and phasing out non-performing ones.
• Define and implement outsourcing and insourcing strategies for material fields turning, milling, sheet metal to achieve yearly material cost savings, on time delivery and quality targets.
• Compliance and Budget Management:

• Maintain compliance with company policies, quality standards, and industry safety regulations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor departmental budgets and business plans.
• Supplier Performance and Risk Management:

• Address critical delivery or quality issues with immediate countermeasures.
• Monitor supplier performance in quality, cost, and delivery, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Manage claim negotiations in cases of supplier quality or delivery disputes.
• Operational Excellence and Reporting:

• Process operational POs for OEM, turning and milling parts.
• Deliver accurate and timely material management reports.
• Approve purchase orders, requisitions, travel, and other expenses per company regulations.
• Provide modern IT solutions and tools to streamline procurement processes and reduce workload.
• Collaboration and Cost Reduction:

• Partner with engineering teams during new product development to drive early-stage sourcing and cost reduction initiatives.
• Lead negotiations and activities aimed at reducing product procurement costs (PPC).
• Contract and Relationship Management:

• Establish and manage contracts for all relevant business interactions.
• Represent the company in national and international business meetings.
• Other Duties:

• Support purchasing data analysis to identify and implement improvement opportunities.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to meet organizational needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Manages operational and strategic equipment buyers. Recruiting, on-boarding and retaining of properly qualified personnel, training, and performance management, along with compensation decisions.Dein ProfilBasic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Supply Chain or related field.
• 8+ years relevant experience in procurement.
• 5+ years negotiating contracts.
• 5+ years supervisory responsibilities.
• Must have 5+ years project management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven negotiation and leadership skills.
• Proven strategical and tactical implementation strength.
• Advanced MS Office and SAP skills.
• Leads and contributes to cross functional teams; ensures an environment that fosters collaboration and effective working relationships within and across groups.
• Sets appropriate targets for functional area and drives self and others for results.
• Solves problems across functions, modifies and improves standard techniques.
• Identifies problems, develops corrective action plans and implements process improvement solutions within work area.
• Demonstrates project management skills; including planning, prioritizing, monitoring, budgeting, coordinating, and change in risk management.
• Directs and coordinates the analysis and resolution of complex operational problems and special assignments.
• Responds with an open mind to changes and new ideas and adjusts quickly to ambiguity and shifting goals.
• Experience in a supervisor role.
• Ability to set goals and development activities and drives for results.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Experience in logistics.

Weitere InformationenSyntegon Technology is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.The expected compensation range for this position is between $100,000.00 to 140,000.00 based on a full-time schedule.Compensation for roles at Syntegon varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. At Syntegon compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at Syntegon include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.NOTE: All official Syntegon job postings can be found at . Successful candidates asked to participate in the hiring process should expect to speak to the hiring team by telephone and in person at one of our Syntegon office locations (Decatur, Oldsmar, Raleigh, New Richmond, Minneapolis and Allendale) prior to the job offer.Syntegon Technology is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) initiatives:

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.
We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.

Expected salary

$100000 per year

Location

New Richmond, WI

Job date

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 08:35:01 GMT

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