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Jobs For SPSM ®-Certified Purchasing Professionals

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Date Posted: 1/5/2012 Job Title: Category Manager
Company: Tyson Foods, Inc. Salary: $100 - 125K + 15% bonus
Description/Requirements:
  • This position will be responsible for leading collaborative, cross-functional teams to analyze spend, develop and execute actionable spend management strategies, and proactively manage the supply base for specified cooking ingredient categories with a spend of approximately $400 million. Specific duties include, but aren't limited to: developing and managing all proposal activities associated with conducting category reviews; leading negotiations and completion of contracts with suppliers; establishing a strong network and fostering collaboration with internal customers, suppliers and other key stakeholders; conducting supplier and commodity risk assessments; monitoring specific commodity market trends developing technologies and supply/demand challenges; serving as Tyson's subject matter expert for these commodity markets to establish the most competitive cost position for the respective categories; developing spend management, and supplier performance strategies to maximize Tyson's total value; implement corporate and divisional initiatives to meet desired business goals and objectives.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree required. Master's Degree preferred SPSM® Certification a plus
  • Experience: 5+ years Sourcing and/or Category Management experience required. Specific commodity experience in dairy, wheat, vegetables, and/or corn/soy oil is preferred.
  • Special Skills: In depth understanding of raw material commodity markets; strong analytical skills, and leadership ability.
Job Location: Springdale, Arkansas, USA To Apply: Apply online at www.tyson.com. Reference Category Manager. Position number is 23328BR.
 
Date Posted: 12/9/2011 Job Title: Director of Global Strategic Sourcing - Softlines
Company: Name Withheld Salary: $100 - 125K + 15% bonus
Description/Requirements:
  • Develop/Execute finished goods global strategic sourcing strategy;
  • Manage key supplier relationships, matrix oversight of sourcing team in China;
  • Lead supplier rationalization efforts;
  • Drive supplier innovation in order to bring new products to market;
  • Initiate negotiations with suppliers;
  • Move beyond traditional sourcing in China, identify options in places like Eastern Europe, Central / Latin America, India, etc. to drive finished goods sourcing strategy;
Background:
  • 7-10 years sourcing experience (previous experience in engineering or product development a plus);
  • Sourcing experience from China required
  • Knowledge of resins or textiles commodity pricing;
  • Program management experience;
  • SPSM® Certification a plus
  • Bachelor's Degree required.
Job Location: Golden, Colorado, USA To Apply: Send your resume by email to kmcandrews@jny.com or apply online at jonesgroupinc.com/careers
 
Date Posted: 12/9/2011 Job Title: Director of Global Strategic Sourcing - Hardlines
Company: Name Withheld Salary: $100 - 125K + 15% bonus
Description/Requirements:
  • Develop/Execute finished goods global strategic sourcing strategy;
  • Manage key supplier relationships, matrix oversight of sourcing team in China;
  • Lead supplier rationalization efforts;
  • Drive supplier innovation in order to bring new products to market;
  • Initiate negotiations with suppliers;
  • Move beyond traditional sourcing in China, identify options in places like Eastern Europe, Central / Latin America, India, etc. to drive finished goods sourcing strategy;
Background:
  • 7-10 years sourcing experience (previous experience in engineering or product development a plus);
  • Sourcing experience from China required
  • Knowledge of resins or textiles commodity pricing;
  • Program management experience;
  • SPSM® Certification a plus
  • Bachelor's Degree required.
Job Location: Golden, Colorado, USA To Apply: Please go to our website www.lifeworksearch.com/supply_chain and visit the careers page.
 
Date Posted: 11/22/2011 Job Title: Purchasing Agent
Company: The Jones Group, Inc. Salary: Salary Withheld
Description/Requirements: The Jones Group, Inc. currently has an opportunity for a Purchasing Agent with 2-4 years experience. This position is responsible for Spend Analysis of Corporate G&A (General & Administrative) categories to create RFI/RFQ (Request for Information/Request for Quotation) projects to enable the bidding process. The Purchasing Agent will evaluate vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers. The individual must be familiar with writing RFI and RFQ documents, administering the bid process, be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the Procurement Field. Must have Bachelors degree and SPSM® Certification is a plus.

We are an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer
Job Location: Bristol, Pennsylvania USA To Apply: Send your resume by email to kmcandrews@jny.com or apply online at jonesgroupinc.com/careers
 
Date Posted: 6/23/2011 Job Title: Jr. Purchasing/Buyer
Company: Accenture Salary: 50,000
Description/Requirements: Coordination of Purchase Orders
  • Check supplier and manufacturers export documentation to ensure commodities meet country requirements for customs clearance and in country regulatory requirements, follow up any queries
  • Coordinate export shipments, and complete documentation for freight forwarders
  • Update procurement database and advise suppliers and procurement team to ensure smooth movement of procured goods to destination
  • Check database daily to ensure that orders are picked up and issue documentation to enable procurement team to issue Invoices to Suppliers and manufacturers.
  • Deal with any queries from the Freight forwarding team
Database Maintenance
  • Assist in development of SCMS procurement management database to effectively support the work of the procurement team
  • Ensure all relevant information on fulfillment and delivery planning is maintained in the database
Supply Chain Administration
  • Keep up to date on packaging and shipping requirements for each country and keep procurement and freight forwarding teams informed
  • Work with procurement and freight forwarding teams to expedite emergency orders and to resolve commodity returns and other fulfillment errors

Any other duties as appropriate to the position, as requested

Qualifications:
  • Bachelors Degree in a related field; Post Graduate training or certification in supply chain a plus
  • Three or more years in international pharmaceutical supply chain or a combination of degree and professional work experience considered
  • Prior work experience within a USAID/US Government contracting environment preferred
  • Must be fluent in French (spoken and written)
  • SPSM® Certification a plus
Job Location: Rosslyn, Virginia, USA To Apply: Send resume via email
 
Date Posted: 4/20/2011 Job Title: Senior Director of Procurement
Company: Name Withheld Salary: Salary Withheld
Description/Requirements: A growing organization is adding a new Director of Purchasing to their team. You will have an opportunity to set new level of standards within the organization with many opportunities to exercise your creative purchasing/procurement ability as well as develop a team who has been with the company for years.

This role will allow you to flex your technical skills while testing your ability to work autonomously. The role will support two of the company's most critical areas for purchasing. You must be an accomplished coach so you can develop a good size team who has been in the organization for years.

The ideal candidate has their Bachelor's Degree in Business/Purchasing and a minimum of five years experience and SPSM® Certification is a plus. This experience must show a consistent progression of career growth, management skills as well as solid accomplishments related to significant cost savings. A strong working knowledge of ERP systems and MS products including Excel and Word.

  • Develop and recommend purchasing procedures and policies
  • Recruit, hire, train and evaluate employees, recommending or initiating promotions, transfers and disciplinary action as required.
  • Ability to work with departments across the organization
  • Good problem solving and analytical skills
  • Strong sense of customer service
Job Location: Durant, Oklahoma, USA To Apply: Send resume via email to: maryann@mamrecruiting.com
 
Date Posted: 4/5/2011 Job Title: Purchasing Manager
Company: Elkay Manufacturing Co. Salary: $72,000-$85,000
Description/Requirements: The Purchasing Manager will oversee the purchasing function within the cabinetry division. This role will be responsible for managing purchased raw materials, procurement, inventory levels and MRO materials across the company. This individual will be responsible for managing sourcing and cost saving initiatives. He/She will manage corporate projects as identified by manager and senior management in alignment with business objectives. The Purchasing Manager has four (4) direct reports. Essential Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for purchasing raw materials and sourcing MRO contracts for the division
  • Develop cost savings projects for raw materials and MRO across the company
  • Track and negotiate Hedging positions for commodities such as natural gas and coordinates the Signature consultants activities on natural gas across the division
  • Responsible for finished goods purchasing, inventory levels, and customer fill rates and PPV reconciliation
  • Must have expertise to operate in international environment
  • Manages four (4) direct reports
Experience Requirements:
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
  • Must understand inventory management, purchasing and sourcing
  • Knowledge of ERP systems and supply chain data
  • Excellent communication skills - ability to communicate with peers and management at all levels of the organization. Must enjoy working in a collaborative environment.
  • Ability to mentor direct reports and identify opportunities for growth within the department
  • Strong computer skills, with expertise in Excel, as well as other business operating systems
  • Strong organizational abilities, oral & written communications and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of Purchasing, Inventory Control, and Order Fulfillment processes and inventory management methodologies
  • Ability to analyze and make improvement recommendations
  • Inventory level management and planning, matching forecast demand with on hand, on order, or in transit quantities
  • Strong customer service orientation
  • Purchasing experience in the kitchen cabinetry or furniture business is highly desired
Educational Requirements:

Bachelor degree required, MBA preferred, SPSM® Certification a plus.
Job Location: Waconia, Minnesota, USA To Apply: Please apply at the following link: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=THENOVOGROUP&cws=1&rid=1622
 
Date Posted: 3/7/2011 Job Title: Purchasing Manager
Company: Alessi Salary: $70,000
Description/Requirements: Interested candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in any field related to business, SPSM® Certification preferred. Computer literate. Good oral communication and speaks English or Italian. Functions will include:
  • Strategic management of the entire supply chain functions
  • Maintain successful vendor relations
  • Negotiate and manage contracts, agreements, renewals and pricing policy
  • Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and quality of shipments
  • Develop and maintain the supply chain and operations budget and oversee production within the facility
Job Location: Milan, Italy To Apply: Send resume via email to: patroben@ymail.com
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