Purchasing Manager
The Purchasing Manager oversees an expenditure base of $40-$50 million per year for materials
and/or services to support the purchasing program for two organizations (US and Mexico). This
position is responsible for source selection and procurement functions directly associated with the
organization’s needs for direct / indirect materials and services. These products and services are
to be secured at cost, quality, and delivery competitive levels consistent with company policy and
performance standards. This position is further responsible to establish and control the budget
for purchased parts (direct or indirect). This position is responsible to participate and roll out the
global purchasing strategy within Americas region.
Position Requirement :
Mission 1 : To establish and control budget - Plan and administer the budget in his/her area of responsibility, and make sure there is compliance with it - Develop division-specific goals, break down and prioritize the regional goals, follow up on goals and evaluate goal achievement - Review and implement standards to manage and address purchase price variance (PPV) and communicate impacts to the business segment teams. - Establish departmental KPI s, monitor and report performance data. - Present monthly report and initiate counter actions in case of negative deviation vs plan
Mission 2 : Support the strategic purchasing strategy and targets - Cooperate in developing global purchasing strategies; develop purchasing strategies and goals in the assigned area; assure the implementation of strategies to achieve the earnings goals - Initiate, support and track technical savings activities (VA/VE) - Lead negotiations in selected, especially difficult cases, especially in escalation and as a part of negotiation tactics - Conclude contracts, taking into account cost optimization and supply security, within the framework of the internal signature control guidelines - Develop and lead strategies for MRO sourcing and on-site vendor managed inventory programs.
Mission 3 : To improve support provided by purchasing community - Identify, create, and lead improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and eliminate waste.
- Resolve material availability issues and respond to daily inquiries and conflicts. - Establish and manage a supplier performance program (dashboards, ratings) that collaboratively solicits/shares feedback with the organization, quarterly business review (QBR) cadence with top suppliers, and take action on underperforming suppliers. - Establish proper purchasing standards and supplier specific strategies to consolidate spend and leverage supplier strengths. - Assure continuous observations of the market and the competition within his/her area of responsibility
Mission 4 : To manage Americas’ purchasing team - Develop and implement personnel planning (including strategic) in his/her area of responsibility, also make sure qualified personnel are hired - Provide technical and disciplinary leadership to associates that report to him/her; make personnel decisions in cooperation with the HR department - Support and develop team by bringing his experience for management of complex topic - Develop/enhance department training
Key Performance Indicators/Key Result Areas
§ Budget deviation and PPV
§ Supplier development (number of C supplier, improvement of A suppliers, suppliers’ reduction)
§ Indirect Material Performance (savings)
§ Respect of targets’ price during development (Purchasing BOM)
Internal & External Working Relationships
Internal :
All functions within MoldTecs Americas
Management (Americas, Purchasing and General)
Purchasing team on other sites
Relations external :
All suppliers
Mutares purchasing
Job Requirements (Qualifications, Skills, Experience, Competencies)
- Bachelor’s in engineering, Business or related field required
- Prior experience working in the purchasing department in the same industry required
- SAP experience required
- MoldTecs is still in a startup mode, the position requires a hands-on approach and entrepreneurial spirit and is not afraid to do things himself.
Strong understanding of the market conditions and trends - Working knowledge of negotiation techniques in the industry - Exceptional interpersonal and social skills to build a good rapport - Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. - Positive and professional demeanor - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Great team player - Flexible to travel and work - Strong business sense and industry expertise in automotive, injection molding and complex assembly. - Curiosity and interest in technical subjects - Excellent mentoring, coaching and people management skills. - Proven organizational, leadership, decision making and problem-solving skills required. - Honesty, Integrity, motivation, communication, interpersonal skills required. - Committed to continuous education through workshops, seminars, and conferences. - Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization. - PC proficiency to include MS applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) and SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) tools. - Knowledge of IATF16949 and ISO14001 beneficial. - Exposure with a start-up environment is a plus.
The Purchasing Manager oversees an expenditure base of $40-$50 million per year for materials
and/or services to support the purchasing program for two organizations (US and Mexico). This
position is responsible for source selection and procurement functions directly associated with the
organization’s needs for direct / indirect materials and services. These products and services are
to be secured at cost, quality, and delivery competitive levels consistent with company policy and
performance standards. This position is further responsible to establish and control the budget
for purchased parts (direct or indirect). This position is responsible to participate and roll out the
global purchasing strategy within Americas region.
Position Requirement :
Mission 1 : To establish and control budget - Plan and administer the budget in his/her area of responsibility, and make sure there is compliance with it - Develop division-specific goals, break down and prioritize the regional goals, follow up on goals and evaluate goal achievement - Review and implement standards to manage and address purchase price variance (PPV) and communicate impacts to the business segment teams. - Establish departmental KPI s, monitor and report performance data. - Present monthly report and initiate counter actions in case of negative deviation vs plan
Mission 2 : Support the strategic purchasing strategy and targets - Cooperate in developing global purchasing strategies; develop purchasing strategies and goals in the assigned area; assure the implementation of strategies to achieve the earnings goals - Initiate, support and track technical savings activities (VA/VE) - Lead negotiations in selected, especially difficult cases, especially in escalation and as a part of negotiation tactics - Conclude contracts, taking into account cost optimization and supply security, within the framework of the internal signature control guidelines - Develop and lead strategies for MRO sourcing and on-site vendor managed inventory programs.
Mission 3 : To improve support provided by purchasing community - Identify, create, and lead improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and eliminate waste.
- Resolve material availability issues and respond to daily inquiries and conflicts. - Establish and manage a supplier performance program (dashboards, ratings) that collaboratively solicits/shares feedback with the organization, quarterly business review (QBR) cadence with top suppliers, and take action on underperforming suppliers. - Establish proper purchasing standards and supplier specific strategies to consolidate spend and leverage supplier strengths. - Assure continuous observations of the market and the competition within his/her area of responsibility
Mission 4 : To manage Americas’ purchasing team - Develop and implement personnel planning (including strategic) in his/her area of responsibility, also make sure qualified personnel are hired - Provide technical and disciplinary leadership to associates that report to him/her; make personnel decisions in cooperation with the HR department - Support and develop team by bringing his experience for management of complex topic - Develop/enhance department training
Key Performance Indicators/Key Result Areas
§ Budget deviation and PPV
§ Supplier development (number of C supplier, improvement of A suppliers, suppliers’ reduction)
§ Indirect Material Performance (savings)
§ Respect of targets’ price during development (Purchasing BOM)
Internal & External Working Relationships
Internal :
All functions within MoldTecs Americas
Management (Americas, Purchasing and General)
Purchasing team on other sites
Relations external :
All suppliers
Mutares purchasing
Job Requirements (Qualifications, Skills, Experience, Competencies)
- Bachelor’s in engineering, Business or related field required
- Prior experience working in the purchasing department in the same industry required
- SAP experience required
- MoldTecs is still in a startup mode, the position requires a hands-on approach and entrepreneurial spirit and is not afraid to do things himself.
Strong understanding of the market conditions and trends - Working knowledge of negotiation techniques in the industry - Exceptional interpersonal and social skills to build a good rapport - Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. - Positive and professional demeanor - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Great team player - Flexible to travel and work - Strong business sense and industry expertise in automotive, injection molding and complex assembly. - Curiosity and interest in technical subjects - Excellent mentoring, coaching and people management skills. - Proven organizational, leadership, decision making and problem-solving skills required. - Honesty, Integrity, motivation, communication, interpersonal skills required. - Committed to continuous education through workshops, seminars, and conferences. - Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization. - PC proficiency to include MS applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) and SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) tools. - Knowledge of IATF16949 and ISO14001 beneficial. - Exposure with a start-up environment is a plus.