Manager, Purchasing

Our Company

Lancer Worldwide, a Hoshizaki Company, is an award-winning global leader in beverage dispensing. Through innovation and a commitment to dedication in action, we create products that benefit our customers worldwide, and give them a distinct advantage in the marketplace. We offer our teammates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We welcome talented, passionate, and highly motivated individuals to join our team.

Summary

The Purchasing Manager's responsibilities include developing purchasing strategies, maintaining positive relationships with suppliers, coordinating with internal teams regarding their supply needs, and leading/developing the purchasing team in their daily activities. The Purchasing Manager works with key partners to develop long-term sourcing strategies and negotiate deals with suppliers to identify opportunities for cost savings or other improvements. Responsible for creating and manage cost reduction projects for the entire team.

Key Performance Indicators

• Individual should oversee all cost reduction plans and actions across the team. Should target that 70+% of spend is under a valid Lancer supplier contract
• Individual should continuously manage and improve KPIs such as Supplier On-time Delivery, PPV, Supplier Payment Terms, Supplier Lead Time, Supplier Quality Gaps, and Supplier Sustainability Scorecard
• Individual should be aware of and influencing improvements to inventory stocking and assisting to eliminate excess and obsolete stock
• Individual should have strong understanding of external industry dynamics, regulatory & geopolitical challenges, and marketplace trends in order to drive strategic opportunities
• Individual should continuously interact with other internal stakeholders such as Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Logistics to ensure that plans are being enacted to mitigate risk.

essential Functions

Strategic Procurement and Supplier Management:

• Continuously develop and implement Supply Chain strategies to exceed business objectives
• Monitor market trends, competitor strategies, and market suppliers to develop best cost strategies
• Manage relationships with all assigned suppliers and commodities
• Support supplier consolidation initiatives through the identification of "best cost" suppliers
• Negotiate global and local supply agreements
• Lead Quarterly Supplier Business Reviews to establish performance metrics and drive continuous improvement
• Plan and manage the inbound material supply line to achieve Supply Chain objectives. Identify and implement process improvements within the planning/procurement process
• Work with senior management to set individual objectives and ensure progress
• Ensure new product introduction occurs in a timely manner and meets all business objectives
• Report on key performance measures, take appropriate action, and resolve performance issues
• Feed into SO&P (forecast requirements, material and capacity constraints)

Team Management and Performance:

• Create annual development plans for each team members consisting of both short-term and long-term objectives, personal development and stretch projects
• Host monthly performance reviews and assign actions to correct poor performance
• Create educational / development opportunities for all team members
• Coach and train buyers, planners and others as appropriate
• Forecast and administer the departmental budget

Compliance and Sustainability:

• Ensure personal compliance with ethical, regulatory, and compliance regulations.
• Ensure suppliers and service providers meet sustainability goals and requirements as outlined in the Supplier Code of Conduct
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve their sustainability performance

Additional Responsibilities:

• Other responsibilities as needed and assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Assignments are in the form of broad goals. There is broad latitude for decision making. Complex decisions / analysis is being made. Innovations and flexibility are being exercised
• Keeps abreast of the latest trends and activities within the marketplace for assigned commodity and the supply chain profession
• Knowledge of planning and scheduling techniques required
• Proficiency in leading teams, recruiting strong talent and creating a culture of high performance
• Competencies with expected proficiency - Collaboration, Execution, Leading [Project] Teams, Initiating Action, Work Standards, Execution, Coaching, Creating a Culture of Trust, Emotional Intelligence, Guiding Team Success, Building Organizational Talent

Education & Experience

• 10+ years' experience in strategic procurement within a technology driven company, preferably within electronics or contract manufacturing bachelor's degree in relevant subject to role and/or relevant post graduate professional qualification or suitable work experience required
• Minimum of 2+ years of managing people required
• Understanding of sustainable procurement principles and practices as outlined in ISO 20400 preferred
• Familiarity with life cycle assessment and total cost of ownership concepts for sustainable sourcing
• Must be able to review and relate Engineering Drawings and Specifications
• Excellent organization skills required
• Very strong in sourcing and vendor management
• Strong critical thinking and negotiation skills
• Excellent management and interpersonal skills
• Expertise in contract negotiation and risk analysis
• Good presentation skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• LEAN training or experience is preferred
• Self-motivated, good project and resource management skills. Ability to work independently
• Ability to lead a team; Ability to adapt to change
• Willing to travel regionally
• Able to develop tools and guidelines
• Proficient PC Office applications; Familiar with systematic management tools.

Work Environment

• Ensure compliance of workplace safety rules, including but not limited to the usage of a personal protective equipment, if provided to you, while working; not involve in any unsafe or negligent act that may endanger peers or oneself; reporting unsafe work conditions and providing suggestions to improve safety/ health at work, as needed
• As agreed with direct manager and other leadership, follow all work-from-home policies and procedures. As this is a supervisory position, it is expected to be in the office the majority of the time to support team members

Physical Demands

• This role is primarily based in an office environment, with the majority of time spent working on a computer, participating in conference calls, or attending meetings
• Sitting, standing, walking, and bending as needed. Using proper lifting technique may be required to lift objects up to 25 lb. with assistance. May have to reach for objects at or above shoulder height. May be required to operate traditional office equipment including computers, copiers, fax machines and telephones
• This role requires occasional travel, which may involve extended periods of sitting, standing, and carrying light luggage.

Notice To Third Party Agencies

Please note that LANCER does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, LANCER will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, LANCER explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of LANCER.

EEO Statement

Lancer provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.