Procurement Manager

Title: Site Procurement Manager

Location: Yazoo City, MS (onsite)

• Relocation package offered for candidates willing to relocate

Salary: $130k-$170k (dependent on experience)

Shift: 9/80 shift

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related disciplines)
• 7 years of experience in procurement, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• 3 years of management experience
• Track record of delivering substantial results in complex organizations
• Experience managing strategic supplier relationships
• Excellent technical knowledge of procurement practices (negotiation, demand management, supplier qualification, sourcing, bidding, contracting, performance management, risk management)

Job Description:

Presently lead the site-based procurement team to deliver the long term and annual goals of the procurement function in alignment with the business and site-specific plans.

Promote strategic and operational guidance in the key areas of company-wide volume aggregation and standardization, supplier base optimization, and the development of cost-saving synergies across all functions and locations. Continue to deliver multimillion dollar cost savings/cost avoidance opportunities year over year.

Position Scope/Contribution:

The Site Procurement and Material Control Manager promotes strategic and operational guidance in key areas of company-wide volume aggregation, process standardization and control, supplier performance, and the development of cost saving synergies across all functions. The position has 3 direct reports (both the procurement and material control functions).