Procurement Manager
Current• Lead and manage the procurement team, providing guidance, support, and direction in all procurement activities.• Oversee the management of materials to ensure timely availability of raw material components to meet plant and customer requirements.• Utilize ERP system to conduct weekly Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and generate raw material orders, transmitting them as Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) messages to suppliers.• Cultivate and manage supplier relationships to… Show more • Lead and manage the procurement team, providing guidance, support, and direction in all procurement activities.• Oversee the management of materials to ensure timely availability of raw material components to meet plant and customer requirements.• Utilize ERP system to conduct weekly Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and generate raw material orders, transmitting them as Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) messages to suppliers.• Cultivate and manage supplier relationships to establish alliances vital for an effective and efficient supply chain.• Ensure orders are accurately sent to suppliers and oversee delivery of the required quantities to the Third-Party Logistics (3PL) warehouse.• Implement best practices such as safety stock, PFEP, and ABC analysis to optimize inventory levels.• Drive cost savings through order analysis and monitoring of supplier deliveries,including charging suppliers based on Airfreight costs according to agreements and terms.• Analyze customer demand fluctuations to assess their impact on raw material requirements.• Provide leadership and guidance to the procurement team, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.• Develop and implement strategies to enhance procurement processes and efficiency, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives. Show less