Centralized Purchasing Manager

Six Flags Corporate; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags Corporate is seeking a Centralized Purchasing Manager to lead procurement activities across product lines, optimize supply chain logistics, and manage inventory turns within a centralized team.

Responsibilities include enforcing P2P agreements, driving cost savings, supervising the Centralized Purchasing Team, issuing purchase orders, ensuring on-time deliveries, and complying with SOPs and regulatory requirements. The role requires strong analytical and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus relevant associate/technical training.
• Experience in purchasing, inventory, and supply chain management within mid-to-large organizations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor adherence to P2P agreements and ensure procurement aligns with terms, standards, and regulations.
• Partner with End User and Sourcing Teams to drive cost savings, timely deliveries, and internal customer satisfaction.
• Manage Centralized Purchasing Team to support buying strategy and follow the sourcing guidance.
• Prepare and issue accurate purchase orders; ensure entries in the system and monitor supplier orders for on-time delivery.
• Ensure 100% SOP compliance across company policies, regulations, and safety standards.
• Analyze weekly/monthly/quarterly purchasing and inventory trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve forecasting.
• Advocate for continued development of Six Flags Procurement, track benefits, and provide management reporting.
• Train Procurement team members in proper use of procurement systems and policies.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Leadership

Cost savings

Supply chain knowledge

Data analysis

Education

High school diploma / GED

Associate's degree / vocational or technical school

Tools

Fusion ERP

Maximo MMS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

The Centralized Purchasing Manager c ontributes to the profitability of business operations through the successful purchasing, distribution and inventory turns of assigned product lines, working within a corporate centralized procurement team to optimize supply chain logistics.

Overview:

The Centralized Purchasing Manager c ontributes to the profitability of business operations through the successful purchasing, distribution and inventory turns of assigned product lines, working within a corporate centralized procurement team to optimize supply chain logistics.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and enforce adherence to established P2P agreements, ensuring all procurement activities align with contractual terms, organizational standards, and regulatory requirements.
  Rigorously enforce procurement policies and standard operating procedures to promote consistency, transparency, and accountability across purchasing activities. Communicate with Park Managers/Director and work within Procure to Pay agreements and policies.
• Partner with End User and Sourcing Teams to develop a strategic vision for driving costs down and increasing bottom line savings, timely deliveries, and internal customer satisfaction
• Manage Centralized Purchasing Team to support buying strategy as outlined by Sourcing Teams.
• Prepare and issue accurate purchase orders in a timely manner. Ensure all procurement transactions are properly entered into the system for seamless processing and tracking. Monitor and follow up on supplier orders to ensure on-time delivery of goods and services. Proactively communicate with suppliers to address potential delays or disruptions.
• Ensure 100% compliance with all standard operating procedures (SOPs) as they relate to: Company policies, Federal and State regulations, OSHA guidelines and safety standards
  Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement in safety and operational practices.
  
• Analyze weekly, monthly, and quarterly purchasing and inventory trends to identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency, and improved forecasting.
  Generate actionable insights from Inventory data to support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.
  
• Advocate and support the continued development of Six Flags Procurement function, including measurement and tracking of benefits, compliance monitoring, and management report-outs. Champion the professional development of other Procurement team members.
• Train teams (Procurement and Requesters) in the proper use of procurement systems and Six Flags Procurement policies. Consistently review processes for improvement and ensure adherence to established standards.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma / GED or Associate's degree / vocational or technical school degree
• 6-8 years of work-related experience with 5+ years progressive experience in purchasing, inventory, and supply chain management with extensive knowledge in operations- or indirects-related goods/services. In a strategic setting of a mid to large size organization
• At least 3-5 years of supervisory/leadership experience
• Strong computer skills, analytic skills, and problem-solving skills utilizing Microsoft Excel/Word. Fusion ERP and Maximo MMS