Purchasing Manager

Athea Laboratories, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Athea Laboratories, Inc. in Milwaukee is looking for a Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement activities across multiple facilities. This full-time role involves managing supplier relationships to enhance cost savings and quality assurance in manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate will have a B.S. degree and over five years of experience in a similar role, with strong analytical and communication skills. A competitive benefits package is included.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing a Purchasing department.
• Relevant certifications (APICS or similar) preferred.
• Experience buying chemical raw materials and/or non-wovens preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews planning data and issues purchase orders to assure compliance with the production plan.
• Manages suppliers to reduce costs and improve quality.
• Inter-departmental communication of cost changes and availability.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of ERP systems

Project management

Education

B.S. degree in Operations Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Purchasing Manager

Full Time Milwaukee, WI, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1050

Athea Laboratories, a leader in specialty chemical product manufacturing, is seeking a Purchasing Manager. This position is located at the Athea-Cornell: 1900 W. Cornell St. facility with required travel to other company facilities in the Milwaukee area.

This position is responsible for the procurement of a wide range of commodities to support the Company’s manufacturing operations at two different locations, including non-woven substrates, chemicals, corrugate packaging, rigid plastic packaging, flexible packaging, labels, and closures. This person will lead bids and RFPs for items listed above, with the goal of cost savings, quality, and consolidation of SKUs. This person will cultivate existing business relationships with vendors, create new connections, and remain informed about relevant market trends. This person will also review existing purchasing processes and lead improvement efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviews planning data and issues purchase orders to assure compliance with the production plan
• Maintains vendor contact with respect to availability of materials and deliveries
• Manages suppliers to reduce costs, improve quality and controls inventories and ensures a timely flow of materials.
• Working in the Company’s Enterprise Resource Planning software for data entry and developing/running reports
• Inter-departmental communication of cost changes, specification changes, availability, etc.
• Develops a working knowledge of assigned commodities and associated supplier base.
• Managing customer forecasts and excess inventory agreements
• Implement improvements to existing purchasing processes and delivery systems
• Create and maintain key KPIs to present to upper management
• Personnel management and supervision (candidate screening and interviewing, conducting personnel performance reviews, corrective action)
• Assisting the Quality department with vendor compliance and audits

Other Responsibilities

• Lead or collaborate on special projects as assigned
• Identify and implement ways to streamline processes and improve efficiency
• Assists with Inventory Management
• Tracks and reports on customer-supplied inventory

Qualifications & Skills

• B.S degree in Operations Management or a similar field.
• 5+ years of managing a Purchasing department
• Relevant certifications (APICS or similar) preferred
• Experience buying chemical raw materials and/or non-wovens preferred
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems is required. Working knowledge of MRP systems is preferred
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive and professional demeanor
• Able to work independently and take initiative.
• Able to work within a team environment and provide cross functional support.
• Strong attention to detail
• Extensive working knowledge of PC functions and Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to travel between company locations and/or vendors
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (e.g., eye protection)

Company Information

• Athea Laboratories is a manufacturer of wet wipes and chemicals used in industrial, institutional, and retail marketplaces.
• Established in 1965, Athea is a family-owned business that continues to see exceptional growth and opportunity in the markets we serve.

We are proud to offer a competitive and well-rounded benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability (STD & LTD)
• Voluntary critical illness and accident coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Employee wellness programs
• Company paid holiday, plus PTO
• Tuition Assistance Program

Athea Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Athea Laboratories is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.