Purchasing Manager

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading and oversight of raw material & packaging categories for Synergy. These activities include implementing purchasing strategies, effectively developing and maintaining supplier relationships, optimization and cost management, collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders. The position will supervise and manage the work of department team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads the daily management and oversight of multiple raw material categories for the Procurement Team.
• Develops and maintains relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders for assigned categories.
• Drives cost savings and optimization efforts for assigned categories and the department.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with Planning, Customer Service, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, R&D and Commercial Sales.
• Delivers best overall value to Synergy including an understanding of commodity markets, the supplier base, and internal requirements. Leads supplier activities, including RFQs; review of proposals; cost value analysis, new supplier qualification and communication of category results to the organization.
• Establishes cost standards for annual budget. Monitors costs. Provide monthly reports on Purchase Price Variance to management.
• Implements and manages flexible strategies and material agreements with suppliers to support requirements.
• Monitors material availability and supplier commitments vs. MRP demand, and ensures alignment. Proactively identifies and managing risk associated with supplier performance.
• Monitors purchases to ensure conformance to specification, price, delivery and quality.
• Drive productivity opportunities with supply base to deliver cost saving objectives.
• Carries out other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Capable of leading people and driving performance in direct reports.
• Ability to train, develop, motivate and build the skills of the Procurement Team.
• A motivated Team Player skilled in bringing out the best in peers and direct reports.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in a related discipline required, APICS and CPM certification preferred
• 5+ years of experience in a purchasing environment, food and beverage industry experience a strong plus.
• 3+ years people management experience including setting development goals and performance reviews.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and drive results. Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality.
• Strong collaboration skills and must have the ability to partner cross-functionally to achieve company objectives.
• Procurement Professional skills including supplier relationship management, negotiation, contracting and value analysis techniques.
• Experience working with Microsoft AX or Microsoft D365 ERP system is a plus.
• Effective communicator and collaborator and problem solver with the capability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical ability and project management skills to effectively lead project teams through to completion,
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills with advanced Excel capabilities a strong plus.

Salary range: $107,437.95 - $161,156.93 The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. For more information on our benefits click here .