Procurement & Materials Manager

The Procurement & Materials Manager oversees purchasing and warehousing activities for the plant and terminals, ensuring efficient inventory management and procurement processes. This role drives cost-saving initiatives, process improvements, and strategic sourcing to support operations. As a key member of the plant management team, the Procurement & Materials Manager provides guidance on procurement strategies and inventory management.

Key Responsibilities:
Procurement & Contract Management:

• Develop, negotiate, and manage agreements for goods and services.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies, agreements, and legal standards.
• Identify and implement process improvements for supplier selection, contract management, and sourcing strategies.
• Leverage parent company agreements where applicable to optimize procurement efficiencies.
• Conduct competitive bidding and negotiate supply and service contracts to optimize cost, quality, and service levels.

Inventory & Warehousing Management:

• Oversee warehouse operations, ensuring efficient inventory flow and cost control.
• Lead inventory reduction initiatives through strategic planning and process enhancements.
• Conduct min/max inventory analysis and provide recommendations for optimization.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for procurement and inventory management.

Strategic & Financial Planning:

• Participate in the annual budgeting process with insights into maintenance costs, commodity needs, and inventory management.
• Collaborate with the Finance team on monthly accruals and cost projections.
• Drive modernization efforts by implementing innovative procurement and inventory management processes.

Compliance & Operational Support:

• Ensure all procurement activities adhere to ethical, legal, and corporate compliance standards.
• Oversee contractor insurance compliance with company policies, with support from the Purchasing Agent.
• Provide ongoing procurement and inventory system support to plant operations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by plant management.

Qualifications & Skills:
Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in procurement and contract management within a manufacturing, production, or construction environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent negotiation, organizational, and personnel management abilities.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to establish trust and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Demonstrated adaptability, initiative, and openness to change.

Preferred:

• Professional certifications such as CPM, APP, CPP, or APICS.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP systems.