Purchasing Manager

Essity

Harrodsburg, KY, United States
Competitive annual salary; annual incentive bonus;...
On-site
Lead, train, and optimize procurement personnel
Develop and document local sourcing strategies
Manage vendor relationships and performance
Incumbent is responsible for the coordination, organization, leadership, and negotiation of regional/site procurement agreements with strategically chosen vendors that provide maximum value and benefit for the region/site

Job Summary

  • Incumbent is responsible for the coordination, organization, leadership, and negotiation of regional/site procurement agreements with strategically chosen vendors that provide maximum value and benefit for the region/site.
  • Lead, train, and optimize procurement personnel at the assigned region’s sites and collaborate effectively with Regional/Site Operations, Corporate Procurement, and Regional Finance.
  • Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene, offering opportunities to improve well-being and drive positive change for society and the environment.

Matching Summary

Incumbent is responsible for the coordination, organization, leadership, and negotiation of regional/site procurement agreements with strategically chosen vendors that provide maximum value and benefit for the region/site.

Salary

Competitive annual salary; annual incentive bonus; benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead, train, and optimize procurement personnel
  • Develop and document local sourcing strategies
  • Manage vendor relationships and performance
  • Utilize SAP ERP & SAP ARIBA systems
  • Implement EHS and Quality/Food Safety policies

Nice-to-have

  • Embody company values and challenge status quo
  • Innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace
  • Drive positive change for society and environment

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or equivalent
  • 5-7 years of directly related work experience
  • 5 years of experience in Purchasing, Contract Administration, or Planning
  • Demonstrated effective leadership experience
  • Strong knowledge of SAP ERP, SAP ARIBA, SAP BW & Power BI

Work Rights

Not specified

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