Plant Purchasing Manager

Nemak; Sylacauga (AL); In loco; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Nemak in Sylacauga, AL seeks a senior purchasing leader to optimize plant inventory and supplier performance while ensuring uninterrupted material flow for manufacturing.

You will partner with operations and the Center of Excellence to execute regional/global sourcing strategies, manage warehouses, and lead cross-functional projects in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 8+ years in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Materials Management or Logistics.
• 3+ years leading teams in manufacturing.
• Experience managing warehouse operations and inventory control.
• Experience managing suppliers and operational purchasing activities.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects.
• Automotive manufacturing experience preferred.

Mansioni

• Be the single point of contact for purchasing topics with plant leadership and align with stakeholders on inventory controls and purchasing priorities.
• Lead plant purchasing activities supporting production, maintenance, engineering, indirect materials and CAPEX execution; coordinate with Center of Excellence.
• Ensure uninterrupted material flow and escalate critical supply issues to production.
• Deliver annual savings by supporting regional and global sourcing strategies and local cost-reduction initiatives.
• Develop supplier relationships for long-term operational stability and monitor KPIs; implement corrective actions as needed.
• Lead warehouse operations including safety, staffing, inventory accuracy and service levels through standardization and continuous improvement.

Conoscenze

Purchasing leadership

Supplier management

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Formazione

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or Supply Chain

Descrizione del lavoro

Drive world-class plant purchasing and warehouse performance by guaranteeing supply continuity, optimizing inventory and working capital, delivering annual cost improvements, developing strategic supplier relationships, and leading cross-functional initiatives that improve operational, financial, and customer results.

Main Responsibilities

• Be the single point of contact of the plant leadership team for purchasing related topics. Build strong partnerships with operations and support functions and align with stakeholders around inventory controls, purchasing priorities and new programs launches.
• Lead & drive all plant purchasing activities supporting production, maintenance, engineering, indirect materials and CAPEX execution according to EXCEL & Global Purchasing Policies while coordinating strategy implementation with Center of Excellence team.
• Ensure uninterrupted material flow to support manufacturing operations & manage escalation of critical supply issues impacting production
• Deliver annual savings objectives by supporting implementation of regional and global sourcing strategies and leading local cost reduction initiatives
• Develop strong supplier relationships supporting long-term operational stability through supplier management activities.
• Monitor purchasing & Warehouse KPIs and implement corrective actions when required.
• Lead warehouse operations including safety, staffing, inventory accuracy and service levels through process standardization and continuous improvement

Position Requirements

• Bachelor\'s Degree; Engineering, business administration, supply chain management or related field.
• 8+ years relevant experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Materials Management, Logistics (Operations experience suggested)
• 3+ years leading teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing warehouse operations and inventory control.
• Experience managing suppliers and operational purchasing activities.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects.
• Automotive manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.