Purchasing Manager

Company: VPET USA, LLC
Location: Chicago
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Purchasing Manager (Supply Chain Manager)Salary Status: DOEFLSA:Employment Type:Reports to: Supply Chain Sr DirectorJob Overview:The focus of the Purchasing Manager is sourcing, quoting, developing new suppliers and price negotiation, leading parts and materials purchases by developing sources of supply and monitoring supplier performance; obtaining required parts and materials, verifying receipt of items, authorizing payment, managing and controlling inventory, and optimizing current purchasing processes.Essential Responsibilities:

• Issue requests for quotes/proposals (RFQ/RFP) and study and analyze suppliers' best sources consistent with cost, quality, and delivery requirements. Negotiate and manage long-term pricing agreements on critical commodities.
• New preform sourcing and supplier development; work with the NPD group for evaluation and preform supplier approval.
• Collaborate with Logistics and Global Materials Manager to optimize current inventory levels and drive cost improvements.
• Keep track of prices and provide recommendations on preforms and all other supplies purchases.
• Act as a liaison between suppliers and involved departments to resolve procurement-related problems.
• Ensure recommended parameters are maintained by monitoring minimum, maximum, safety, and current inventory levels; make recommendations to management for adjustments to levels.
• Work across supply chain streams to optimize and drive costs down by scaling up current procurement and inventory control processes and procedures.
• Monitor supplier performance by ensuring that products are delivered as scheduled and meet specifications; maintain appropriate files and records of meetings with suppliers to ensure company requirements are met and that suppliers are aware of their performance.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing other job-related tasks as needed, enabling other workers to achieve their job objectives.
• Maintain procurement records such as items or services purchased, cost, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
• Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with engineers and/or quality control personnel, vendors, and others to determine the source of trouble and take corrective action.
• This position supports all GMP initiatives establishing customer satisfaction, continuous improvement, and corrective and preventative action. Create reports to share information and knowledge as required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Excellent written, verbal, and listening skills.
• Adapt to new processes, products, and technologies as required. Learn and understand our products and technology at a level sufficiently high to efficiently identify and route requests for assistance to the proper division, department, or individual.
• Ability to work within a fast-paced, deadline-driven, multi-discipline environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, identify and address problems, and meet deadlines.
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gather and analyze information skillfully, and maintain confidentiality.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• High level of attention to detail and process-driven to balance timeliness and quality of service. Metrics for quality and efficiency will be developed and maintained.
• Computer skills: Intermediate knowledge and experience in computer office programs of Word, Excel, and Outlook are requirements for this job.Physical Requirements:
  • Normal conditions for an office environment.
  • Requires sitting, operating a computer keyboard, telephone, and other office equipment for extended periods of time.Education/Experience:
    • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management highly preferred.
    • 2+ years of experience in a similar role or a combination of experience and education will be considered.
    • Experience in the plastic bottle industry or in a manufacturing environment preferred.Benefits:
      • Employer paid 100% medical (HMO), dental, and vision insurance premium.
      • 401k plan, employer contributes 3%, up to 4%.
      • Company offers vacation and sick pay.
      • Holiday Pay: Eight (8) paid holidays per year.
      • Basic Life Insurance Paid (25K policy).We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.
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