Purchasing and Materials Director
Company: MJ Recruiters
Location: Wauseon
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Purchasing and Materials Director
Wauseon, Ohio
Manufacturer is offering a completive salary and benefits package
with a discretionary annual bonus potential!
Do you have experience overseeing a team of materials
professionals?
Do you have strong sourcing and negotiation experience?
Can you offer a strong strategic, driven outlook to this
manufacturer?
Would you like to work for a non-automotive manufacturer that has
been experiencing growth year after year for the last 10 years?
Would you like to have excellent work/life balance?
Are you ready for the next step of your career?
This position could be for you!
Established, non-automotive manufacturer has an opening for a
Purchasing and Materials Director to lead their team of materials
professionals, including purchasing, materials, inventory control
and receiving. The Purchasing and Materials Director will report to
a Vice President and will be responsible for the following
tasks:
Lead, develop and coach 3-4 materials teams, with procurement being
the main focus, including daily oversite of purchasing, materials,
inventory control and receiving
Strategically source and negotiate with new vendors as needed
Lead the development and position of key suppliers
Further develop the material flow group to support production
demands
Guide Kanban and JIT initiatives
Strategic review of forecasts and sales
Drive supply chain reporting functions utilizing the site ERP
system and other support modules
Steer cost savings initiatives and track CI improvements
Complete, review, negotiate and finalize contracts
Improve and focus on the supply chain department's goals and
metrics
Keep up to date on trends and market analysis for product line,
components and raw materials
Other tasks as directed by management
Candidates should be able to handle high-pressure, fast-paced
environments, be hands on in the materials process, be confident
and able to work independently. This position is eligible for
medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, life insurance,
401K, paid holidays, paid vacation and tuition reimbursement.
REQUIREMENTS for the Purchasing and Materials Director:
1. A Bachelor's degree is highly preferred; experience will be
considered in lieu of a degree
2. A minimum of five years in a similar materials leadership
position
3. Experience leading strategic materials initiatives in
manufacturing settings
4. A strong background in tactical sourcing and negotiation
5. Experience working with ERP systems
6. Experience overseeing others
7. A proven record of cost savings and continuous improvement
8. Strong computer skills, ideally including Google Sheets
Skills preferred but NOT required:
1. Experience with Kanban systems
2. Experience sourcing plastics, glass, steel and/or aluminum
3. Experience overseeing direct and indirect reports
4. International business
Why work for this organization:
1. The company has experienced consistent growth annually for over
the last 10 years
2. Good work/life balance
3. Medical benefits perks
4. Non-automotive manufacturer
5. Excellent office space and very clean manufacturing plant
6. Expansion is planned for this location
Keywords: MJ Recruiters, Toledo , Purchasing and Materials Director, Executive , Wauseon, Ohio
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