Updated Oct 3,2008
NAPM-Southwest Forum
Employment Job Watch
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Fred La Vail, C.P.M.,
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Irving, TX 75017-1657
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Email:
flavail@lavailinc.com
EMPLOYMENT JOB WATCH
9/30/08
E-Procurement Manager (Houston, TX) –
The e-Procurement Manager is responsible for working closely with the Supply Chain Systems Team to ensure a successful deployment of e-Sourcing and e-Procurement tools to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of operations. This position will work collaboratively with the Supply Chain Systems Team in the development of e-Procurement systems and the delivery of savings in targeted procurement areas. This role will also provide thought leadership and be recognized as a Subject Matter Expert on all facets of e-Procurement technology. Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management is essential; Masters Degree is preferred but not required. Experience in the oil and gas industry would be a strong plus but not required. You will assist in the planning and execution of Sourcing events and report results to senior Procurement/Supply Chain Managers, develop an Implementation Framework for sourcing categories to ensure effective implementations and utilization of e-Procurement tools. You must have experience implementing e-Procurement systems, experience with process change management and implementation is required. You must have functional procurement experience and knowledge of cross sector best practices related to procurement, demonstrating systems project management skills, and demonstrated knowledge of e-Sourcing technologies. You must have the ability to manage diverse stakeholder interests and expectations. Please forward résumés to: resumes@jamesjordanllc.biz Salary Competitive.
9/29/08
Purchasing Agent (Dallas) -
Sampco Companies Inc., a marketing services company and leading provider of samples to the building materials industry is looking for a Purchasing Agent. This position will direct and coordinate activities for the organization's purchasing operations in our Dallas facility. Position is responsible for annual cost out initiatives and timely ordering/receipt of materials; process RFQ’s; investigate material sourcing opportunities; resolve vendor issues including pricing, fulfillment and product selection; negotiate contract renewals; procure capital expenditures and work with contractors for facilities expansion projects. The ideal candidate will be organized & detail oriented with the ability to multi-task in a rapidly changing environment. Min. Associates Degree. 4 to 5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment. Procurement of offset printed materials and building materials is a plus. You must have proven negotiation skills. We offer competitive benefits, salary to commensurate with experience. Send resume to mpocock@sampco.com or to HR at Sampco 56 Downing Parkway Pittsfield MA 01201. No phone calls please. EOE
9/26/08
Associate Director, Purchasing (Ft. Worth, TX) –
The Associate Director is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Purchasing Department. Assist the Director in planning, coordinating, and supervising the operations and activities of the department; developing and implementing policies and procedures; administering the budget; organizing tasks; and setting priorities. You will develop and plan department outcomes/objectives with Director and purchasing staff, manage the review and processing of requisitions and purchase orders including bidding processes, construction project purchasing processes, and contracting processes. You will support high faculty and staff satisfaction across the organization, work with Director to interpret, review, and revise purchasing policies and procedures and to develop and support more efficient and customer oriented purchasing processes, within federal and state guidelines. Assists with training and advising of purchasing staff and department representatives regarding use of EIS System and procurement policies and procedures, and recruits, supervises, and evaluates the Assistant Director Contract Administration, Senior Procurement Specialists, Procurement Card Administrator, and Senior Purchasing Technician/Training Coordinator. You will coordinate purchasing information posted on Purchasing and Central Services web site. Coordinates electronic bid posting on State website and purchasing website, and assist the Director and Assistant Director Contract Administration with administration and planning of the contract program for institutional contracts routed through Purchasing. Working with the Director and Procurement Card Administrator, develops, plans, and monitors the Procurement Card program. You will work with the Senior Procurement Technician/Training Coordinator, develops, plans and monitors the training program and the EIS technical support program, support the development of UNTHSC's HUB good faith effort program, interact with auditors and institutional colleagues regarding purchasing and procurement card functions. Reviews and recommends new procedures. You will assist the Director in preparation of standard and ad-hoc state and institutional reports, expand purchasing staff competencies through increased staff development training, and participate on committees and special task forces as needed. You must have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience along with five years progressively responsible purchasing and contracting experience including management experience. You must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and superior customer service skills as demonstrated through training or experience. and you must be detail oriented and have relevant computer experience. Must have experience with an automated purchasing system, preferably PeopleSoft software. Prefer management and purchasing experience in a state institution of higher education and certification from a professional purchasing organization. Reference H10420 - Purchasing Requisition 1366. Apply at the UNTHSC Career Opportunities website: http://www.hsc.unt.edu/ProspectEmployee/
9/11/08
Purchasing Manager (Dallas) -
We are looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager for our Dallas, Texas facility! The address is 2600 Singleton Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75212. The Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing the daily purchasing activities to ensure that all purchases are made at the lowest cost and highest quality consistent with the needs of the plants. You will report to the Plant Manager and manage the Purchasing Agent. If you have a Bachelors degree, demonstrated MRO purchasing and vendor negotiations experience in a manufacturing/ industrial environment and proficiency in the MS Office Suite and PeopleSoft, we’d like to hear from you! At GAF-Elk, we believe our employees are our greatest resource. GAF-Elk is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to workplace diversity. M/F/D/V. Email your resume with a cover letter to Kimberly Green, Senior Recruiter at email: kigreen@gaf.com No relocation assistance available for this position. Salary Competitive.
8/28/08
Support Services Contracting (Dallas) -
This position will report to the Senior Director of Support Services Contracting. The Portfolio Executive will provide daily operational management and focus on Furniture and Facilities based agreements. The position will be responsible for managing a number of key business partner relationships and following the company’s contract business processes. The business process that includes identification of customer needs, product and market assessment, market research both primary and secondary, bid and bid analysis procedures, involvement with customer committees to support your research, negotiations, legal documentation and the development and implementation of marketing and business plans. Coordinate activities with business partners to include customer targeting and implementation plans. You will be responsible for conducting business reviews and strategic planning meetings to support contract and program compliance with key business partners. Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of the furniture and facilities industry, market dynamics, and technology. Your experience will enable you to communicate effectively with health care professionals. Maintain and grow your assigned revenue base effectively and have the financial aptitude to support the budget and forecast process. Work collaboratively with the sales team to provide them with tools to support the business to include new processes for the integrated health care systems, standardization and utilization programs. Investigate new and creative solutions to aggregate products and services around programmatic offerings. It is preferred that viable candidates have a four-year degree in Health Sciences, Marketing, or Business, and five to seven years work experience in business, marketing, or healthcare related fields. You must have strong written, verbal and presentation communication skills, possess intermediate proficiency of Microsoft computer software Word, Excel, Power Point, etc. and the Internet, and have a strong foundation in decision making, negotiations, and financial data analysis. You must have the ability to take initiative and manage against tight timeliness in a matrix environment, be a self motivator, team player, and goal oriented work ethics. This position requires 10 -20 travel. Interested candidates email your resume to carolsrs@earthlink.net . A relocation package is available for the right candidate. Salary Competitive.
8/28/08
Medical Contract Services (Dallas) -
This opportunity will report to the Senior Director of Medical Contract Services. The incumbent will manage specific medical product contracts as assigned; will conduct periodic business reviews and strategic planning meetings with key suppliers; and will routinely monitor supplier compliance to contract terms and conditions. In collaboration with the Senior Director, this individual is directly responsible for the execution of the contract business process which includes: identification of accessing member needs, product and market assessment, market research, both primary and secondary, competitive bid and bid analysis procedures, involvement with councils, committees, and/or task forces to validate findings, clarification, legal documentation, development and implementation of business plans, and marketing communications. The qualified candidate must achieve, maintain and grow the targeted revenue base for the contracts assigned, as well as demonstrate financial aptitude in the preparation of expense and revenue budgets. The candidate must also manage relationships with members who are accessing products/services through the company’s business services and/or facilities distribution/product agreements; and assure member satisfaction through timely communication, problem resolution, participation in councils and the execution of individualized support plans. Collaborating with the field team, this individual will investigate and implement new programmatic offerings while maintaining practical knowledge of the healthcare industry, market dynamics and new technology. A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, either in business or a health care related field. Clinical and/or business experience in the health care is strongly preferred, along with five to seven years of progressive experience in marketing, sales or business development in the health care products industry or progressive managerial experience in a health care organization. You must have demonstrated expertise in the competitive bidding, launch and management of high profile agreements with documented revenue results. You must possess intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office software products (Word, Power Point, Excel and Access), along with excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills. This position requires 20% travel and you must be a flexible, action-oriented team player. Interested candidates email your resume to carolsrs@earthlink.net . A relocation package is available for the right candidate. Salary Competitive. Salary Competitive.
8/28/08
Custom Contracting (Dallas) -
This position reports to the Director of Custom Contracting. Develop, implement and manage all aspects of the creation of a portfolio of custom contracts for a health system to assist it in its efforts to ensure system-wide participation in a common portfolio to include the contract bid process, negotiations of stand-alone agreements, completing the terms and conditions of the agreement, selection of vendor(s) (with member input), and assistance with implementation. Your responsibilities include: Develop market competitive clauses and no price increase language in each custom contract on behalf of the members; Work with existing contract operations to develop enhancements to existing core agreements; Develop annual sales and revenue forecasts for the new custom contract portfolio; track sales and revenue monthly against budget; and monitor pricing to assure competitiveness; Manage stand-alone agreements, confidential contract terms, pricing and sales/revenue tracking. You will be responsible for developing tools to support the implementation of the contract portfolio for the members in conjunction with on-site implementation resources and suppliers, maintain strong business relationships with manufacturers across all product lines to include medical/surgical, pharmacy, cardiology, capital equipment, facilities, food, laboratory, respiratory, radiology, and the like. You will work closely with distribution partner to gain an understanding and contract for distribution efficiencies including single delivery point and consolidated invoicing / payment. You must understand and contract for “backside” funding opportunities including payment terms, operational efficiencies and information technology. You must have a Bachelor’s degree, either in business or health care related field preferred; a MBA is a plus along with 5 to 7 years progressive experience in marketing, sales or contract management / clinical in a health care organization. You must have a strong health care contracting and/or distribution background is preferred to create and manage a portfolio of contracts for the members. You must have an expertise in negotiations of high profile business with demonstrated results, experience in budgeting and forecasting of $10M in revenue, strong relationship building and strategic partnering skills, and possess an understanding of financial analysis and quantitative / qualitative assessment of data. This position requires 10 to 25% travel required. Interested candidates email your resume to carolsrs@earthlink.net A relocation package is available for the right candidate. Salary Competitive. Salary Competitive.
8/26/08
eProcurement Implementation Consultant (Will consider hourly or permanent basis) Position responsibilities include the responsibility to manage and execute implementation project tasks including design, data definition, data collection, testing, user coordination and training working with SBU commodity and business teams. You must be able to define and perform data management: Where will it come from? Who will maintain it? Will it be accurate and timely? Data definition, data mapping/cleansing. You must have the ability to identify ways to streamline processes and reduce cycle time, improve management control, identify and streamline spend categories, and after initial implementation, the job role evolves into ongoing operations, user support, incremental process and system function implementation coordination. Data management and maintenance of master data also in scope. Also could be transition to role in LOB for operations and/or procurement or contracts management. You must have a BS or equivalent along with 3-10 years experience, and you must have had the title of Manager or Systems Engineer level position and responsibilities. 1-3 years procurement systems implementation experience (Ariba, Oracle, SAP, etc.), preferably as functional team lead and experience with defining integration between ERP and purchasing systems. You must have good communication skills (verbal, MSOffice, sound business fundamentals (business case, project management, problem solving, analytics), business process mapping and implementation experience, and you must be able to successfully engage and work with business users to create project deliverables. Interested job seekers should email their resume and salary requirements to: resumes@verticalreach.net . Salary Competitive.
8/26/08
eProcurement Implementation Team Lead (Will consider hourly or permanent basis) Dallas -
Position responsibilities include: Responsibility to Lead SBU or commodity level implementation work streams to accomplish implementation task on time and budget, you must have the ability to identify areas for lowering procurement administration costs, improving data gathering and reporting on company expenditures, improving compliance with corporate contracts, shortening requisition and order fulfillment cycles, enhancing negotiation leverage with suppliers, enablement of procurement professionals. You must have the ability to obtain adequate e-Procurement vendor and end-user involvement and positively resolve local process/policy conflicts. After initial implementation, the job role evolves into ongoing operations, user support, incremental process and system functional implementation coordination. Also could transition to role in LOB for operations and/or procurement or contracts management. You must have a BS, with MS/MBA preferred along with 5-15 years experience. Purchasing leadership or procurement systems leadership experience required along with 2-5 years experience leading eProcurement (or equivalent ERP/supply chain systems) implementation teams. You must have good communication skills (verbal, MSOffice), sound business fundamentals (business case, project management, problem solving, analytics). You must have process and organize design & implementation experience, you must be able to plan and manage implementation projects and teams, including user/LOB teams and individuals. Interested job seekers should email their resume and salary requirements to: resumes@verticalreach.net Salary Competitive.
8/24/08
From the ISM Dallas Job Board
Supply Chain Consultant (Work out your Home) -
This is an opportunity for Supply Chain Consultants in the mid and entry level with an established international consultancy. It offers a competitive salary with bonus and a full range of benefits including medical/dental 401k, etc. This is a "road warrior" position with travel in the 90% range. Consult with clients in all phases of SCM. A minimum of a Bachelors degree and 5+ Years experience in procurement or supply chain role. You must have a strong understanding of all facets of procurement and sourcing; possess a familiarity with "best practices." You must have leadership /team skills, have strong communication skills, both written and verbal, have good presentation and negotiation skills, possess change management competency, and have Microsoft Office proficiency. Contact Frank Wilhelm buy email at fwilhe@cs.com or telephone 336-337-8330. Salary to $120k+.
8/23/08
From the ISM Dallas Job Board
Purchasing Manager (Dallas) –
A fast growing U.S. subsidiary of a large international manufacturing company is seeking qualified Purchasing Manager for their Dallas operations. Qualified individuals must have a solid background in international purchasing/supply chain for a manufacturing company involved in mechanical components. The purpose of this position is to obtain materials, components, services, and contracted services by locating vendors; defining specifications; negotiating agreements; You must have experience in the following: Supply Management, Tracking Budget Expenses, Vendor Relationships, Organization, Documentation Skills, Reporting Research Results, Supply Management, Manufacturing Methods and Procedures, Technical Management, Forecasting, Quality Management You will ensure the department achieves purchasing and contracts objectives by contributing purchasing and contracts information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining administrative system improvements; and implementing change. You will meet purchasing and contracts financial objectives by costing forecasted requirements; furnishing contract expense information for the annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions. You will obtain equipment, services, and contracted services by building and maintaining rapport with vendors; managing bids including defining specifications, identifying and qualifying vendors; explaining requirements; studying and evaluating proposals; negotiating price, terms, and licensing agreements; awarding and terminating contracts. You will guide purchasing actions by developing and enforcing purchasing policies and procedures. You will be responsible for Updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. Engineering related Bachelors degree is preferred. Contact Ray Vlasek, Manager 400 E Royal Lane, Suite 214, phone: 972-488-1133 x101, fax: 972-488-1099 and email: rvlasek@mridfw.com Salary $95k + benefits.
8/20/08
Purchasing Director (Dallas) -
You will perform functions to direct and control materials management; negotiations for critical and high volume items; controls, measures and regulates efficient inventory levels of raw materials and purchased items; and determines final disposition. You will negotiate and maintain long-term contracts with major vendors, analyze market delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability, and identify at-risk items and develop supply solutions to prevent shortages and minimize price fluctuations. You will develop and manage relationships with suppliers to reduce costs and improve raw material quality, and you are responsible for inflation containment. You will plan and direct materials supply for production needs while maintaining a JIT process to control inventory at or below target levels. You will identify and implement savings via volume buying opportunities, vendor or component consolidation, and process improvements, evaluate vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers, and thoroughly learn and apply the existing purchasing system, including computer systems, before considering changes (which must be preapproved by management). You will identify at-risk items and develop supply solutions to prevent shortages and minimize price fluctuations. You will be responsible for the constant evaluation of supplier’s performance on quality, delivery time, and price. A Bachelor’s degree in materials management or related area from an appropriately accredited University is required along with a minimum 8 years experience in materials management, with at least 5 years including managerial role in the food industry or related field. Possession of a C.P.M. or APICS certification and transportation knowledge is a plus. You must have extensive knowledge of procurement concepts and methodologies. You must have the ability to work with other senior management in the following areas: the president, sales, administration, research and development, manufacturing, distribution and human resources, have the willingness to be a working manager; this person will be required to perform actual tasks while leading the department, and possess the management skills to lead, train, provide positive recognition as well as disciplinary action, and work within a team environment. You must have the ability to multi-task, accept a challenge and responsibility for the efficient running of the department. You must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, have the ability to set the direction for the purchasing department based upon company goals and the long-range plan, have the eagerness to stay informed on new purchasing innovations through research and education. You must have strong analysis and project management skills, exceptional organizational skills, and give meticulous attention to detail with the ability to anticipate and mitigate obstacles and barriers. You must demonstrate high professional and personal integrity, have analytical and problem solving skills, possess strong negotiating/ contracting skills and experience, and have the ability to aggressively pursue cost savings through various techniques such as leverage, reduction of vendor base, contractual term, strategic sourcing. You must possess excellent ERP skills in the purchasing area. You must have extensive knowledge of applicable purchasing laws, regulations, and ethical issues. You must be computer literate with strong Microsoft Office and math skills. You must be able to design and present professional presentations, have the ability to delegate, have team building skills and have excellent time management skills. Forward your resume to Linda Mullin with Illes Seasonings and Flavors at email: lmullin@illesfoods.com . Salary Competitive.
8/20/08
Buyer (Near the DFW Metroplex) [2 Positions]-
A Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of seven years experience as a buyer, planner, or buyer/planner, or combination of education, training or experience to provide the level of knowledge and skill is required. This prior experience should include buying for major commodities (e.g. castings, machined parts). You must have strong organizational and project management skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills. Membership in national professional purchasing and inventory control organizations is a plus. You will be responsible for working with designated suppliers and vendors to ensure that company cost, quality and delivery metrics are being met. You will review production schedules and related information and confers with department supervisors to determine material requirements to identify overdue materials and to track material. You will create requisitions for material and establish sequential delivery dates to departments, according to job order priorities and material availability. You will examine material delivered to production departments to verify conformance to specifications, arrange in-plant transfer of materials to meet production schedules, compute amount of material required to complete job orders, and compile and maintains manual or computerized records such as material inventory, in process production reports, and status and location of materials. You will arrange for repair and assembly of material or part. You must be PC literate with Windows based software and have working knowledge of Microsoft office business products. This position requires spending some time on the manufacturing floor, interacting with production employees, supervisors and managers. Contact Maria Maxwell with The Q Works Group by Email at mam@qworksgroup.com Salary Competitive.
8/18/08
From the ISM Dallas Job Board
Strategic Procurement Specialist (McKinney) –
The qualified candidate will have strong project management experience and 4-10 years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment. Contract administration, E-sourcing and international purchasing experience is required as well as strong analytical and data analysis capabilities and excellent organizational and planning skills. You must have business or technical degree (IE, ME, EE, BA, BS). Responsibilities include project management pertaining to sourcing raw material, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and transitions. In addition, this candidate will develop and be responsible for regional commodity strategies, supplier performance, and act as a liaison between suppliers, quality analysts, and engineering. Key drivers are supplier performance, lead-time and inventory reduction, new product time-to-market, cost containment, and supply chain risk mitigation. Submit your resume to email: hr.mckinney@emersonprocess.com . Salary Competitive.
8/15/08
Director of Logistics (Dallas/Ft. Worth Metro.) –
Our client covets individuals with a background from companies like Sara Lee, Frito Lay, Coca-Cola and Kellogg’s. A Bachelor’s degree with 10+ yrs logistics experience is required. You must have Spanish/English communication skills. You will provide strategic, analytical, tactical support to Logistics initiatives, evaluate, recommend and implement business opportunities in order to optimize supply chain. You will develop/manage processes for bi-annual network analysis designed to produce evaluations of and recommendations for the correct fleet size, routes/ delivery schedules and optimum depot locations, and be responsible for implementing and producing quarterly fleet age analyses to provide recommendations on methods, resources, and actions required to result in improved functional efficiencies. This person will be the right hand of the VP Logistics, no direct reports. It is a newly created position. You must be well educated, articulate and have Spanish/English communication skills, have a proven track record of success/accomplishments in the food industry – bakery a plus. Exposure and understanding of IT, Financial aspects of logistics is a must. Contact J. Thomas Killinger directly at 310.914.8270 or by email: tkillinger@purcellintl.com Compensation Range - $110-145k + 15% bonus and top benefits.
8/14/08
Manager Strategic Sourcing, Dairy (Minnesota) –
This position is responsible for the direction, development, coordination, and implementation of sourcing activities related to dairy products (cheese and ice cream). You will assist the Director of Purchasing in developing the short and long term strategy for the dairy products and serve as the diary expert. You must have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred with 8 + years related experience. You must have a solid understanding of milk costing and its relationship to other dairy products. You must have strong communication and problem solving skills. You must lead continuous improvement projects including supplier performance, cost savings, and quality enhancements. Forward your resume to J. Thomas Killinger, Partner Executive Search, The Purcell International Group at email: tkillinger@purcellintl.com or visit their web site at www.purcellintl.com or call him at 310-914-8270 direct. Salary $90k to $107k plus a full relocation package is available.
8/13/08
Materials Manage Assistant (Coppell, TX) –
You must be detail oriented with a strong attention to detail, have a strong ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines. You must possess the basic ability to work with item numbers, costing, dates, etc. You will be involved in Document Review including (pick list/production comparison, Freight Check sheets, Landed & FOB costs, etc.). Assist with MRP reporting to include exports to excel. Maintain filing for the Materials Department. You will be responsible for data entry including various transactions (whse-to-whse transfers, debits, etc.), perform basic follow-up of open purchase orders to include status codes and shipping schedule updates, order acknowledgements, etc. You must have strong communications skills written, verbal and listening. Using the computer, you be able to use the information to basically identify problems and to contribute solutions. Contact Sylvia Bazen by submitting your resume to sbazan@venturipartners.com Hourly wage around $15.00/hour.
8/08/08
Purchasing Manager (Dallas area) -
Our client is a fast growing U.S. subsidiary of a large international manufacturing company seeking qualified Purchasing Manager for their Dallas operations. Qualified individuals must have a solid background in international purchasing/supply chain for a manufacturing company involved in mechanical components. The job purpose of this position is to obtain materials, components, services, and contracted services by locating vendors; defining specifications; negotiating agreements. Your duty will be to achieve purchasing and contract objectives by contributing purchasing and contracts information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining administrative system improvements; implementing change. You will meet purchasing and contracts financial objectives by costing forecasted requirements; furnishing contract expense information for the annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions. You will obtain equipment, services, and contracted services by building and maintaining rapport with vendors; managing bids including defining specifications, identifying and qualifying vendors; explaining requirements; studying and evaluating proposals; negotiating price, terms, and licensing agreements; awarding and terminating contracts, and guide purchasing actions by developing and enforcing purchasing policies and procedures. You will update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations, and accomplished purchasing and contracts and organization mission by completing related results as needed. You must have Supply Management, Tracking Budget Expenses, Vendor Relationships, Organization, Documentation Skills, Reporting Research Results, Supply Management, Manufacturing Methods and Procedures, Technical Management, Forecasting, Quality Management experience. An Engineering- related Bachelors degree is preferred; foreign language oral and communicative skills would be ideal. You must have the ability to travel; on-site visiting with sourcing vendors periodically. If interested, please forward your confidential resume to Joe Walker: jwalker@mridfw.com Salary Competitive plus extensive benefits package.
8/08/08
Sr. Contract Negotiator (Plano, TX) -
Perot Systems Corporation is a worldwide provider of information technology services and business solutions to a broad range of clients. We are currently looking for a Senior Contract Negotiator to join our team in Plano. This position will negotiate with suppliers and develop procurement contracts on behalf of infrastructure requirements and service delivery with an emphasis on telecom contracts. The individual will work closely with internal business units, recommend strategies for supplier products and services, and leverage the relationships. Duties also include general contract administration and assisting in contract due diligence. The ability to assess both financial risk/liability and service delivery issues is important. The person must be able to function with a variety of agreements and manage a varied workload while closely paying attention to details. This position requires 10+ years experience negotiating and managing telecom (wireless) contracts; prefer 5+ years background in IT software, hardware and related services. You must have strong background of telecom agreements as well as knowledge of intellectual property, indemnification, software and hardware licensing agreements. You must possess excellent interpersonal, communication, desk management, and Microsoft skills (Excel, Word, and Power Point) are necessary. We prefer experience in an outsourcing environment and you must possess a strong understanding of telecommunications networks, voice and data services, and emerging wireless products. A Bachelor’s degree in business or a technical related area is required and a Masters or JD is a plus with fewer years of experience. Local candidates only (No relocation available) A Certified Purchasing Manager is a plus. Perot Systems is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Perot Systems Corporation to encourage and support equal employment opportunity for all Associates and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran status. Contact: send resume to:Linda.Burkard@PS.net. 2300 Plano Parkway Plano, TX 75287. Salary Competitive.
From the ISM Dallas Job Board
8/06/08
Materials Manager (Dallas) –
International manufacturing firm with a facility located in the South Dallas, TX area is seeking a Materials Manager. Reporting to the Plant Manger, this position will be responsible for the development, documentation, and implementation of all policies, processes, systems and standard work for the procurement of raw materials, indirect materials, inventory control, transportation, logistics, and data processing. The position oversees and participates in the procurement of materials and services, ensuring price value and stability, consistent quality, and on time delivery. This position is accountable for daily production scheduling, warehousing, shipping, and receiving functions, and is responsible for maintaining accuracy of cycle count program and established inventory levels. You will research and develop competent suppliers of high quality components and evaluates requested materials and makes recommendations. You will also be responsible for material and product traffic to and from the facility, including relationships with transportation entities. A Bachelors Degree is required along with a minimum of 5 years experience in manufacturing environment. The selected candidate must also have experience with Six Sigma, Kaizen, and lean manufacturing, be APICS or ISM Certified and possess MS Office Suite, AS400 and Oracle experience desirable. Forward your resume to Mr. Chad Haley at email address chaley@careerintegration.com . Salary 70k to 90k.
8/01/08
Purchasing Specialist (Live Oak, TX) –
You will enter & receive internal supply requests via E-Procure intranet ordering system, obtain IT equipment supplier bids & negotiate with suppliers, place service calls on vending equipment, fax/copier equipment & follow through with service technician reports. You will facilitate the relocation of existing branch furniture, online sales of equipment, and maintain systems furniture inventory. You will manage ASC loading dock deliveries & route product to proper department. An Associates degree or A.P.P./C.P.M. certification is preferred, and a minimum of 4 years experience in the procurement field. You must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Lotus Notes, have a valid Texas Driver’s License with a clean driving record. Teamwork and dedication to building strong relationships with co-workers is required, and you must demonstrate strong sense of work ethics with fair & equitable supplier relations. Some evening and weekend work hours is required. To apply, please visit our website at www.rbfcu.org and complete an employment application. The completed application may be dropped off at any branch location or mail to: Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union, Attn: Human Resources, PO Box 2097, Universal City, TX 78148. Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug and smoke free workplace. Salary Competitive.
7/29/08
Assistant Director of Purchasing (Plano, TX) -
You will be responsible to the Director of Purchasing for ensuring the integrity of the procurement process through supervision of the Contract administration activities. You will be responsible for activities and output of Buyers and assists the Director with day-to-day department activities. A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field, along with three years related purchasing experience, related purchasing experience which includes detailed knowledge of state statutes and experience with public purchasing experience is desired. Experience with public purchasing environments is desired. You must have at least one year supervisory experience. A CPPB and/or CPPO is desired. To apply for this position go to the following link: https://jobs.ccccd.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1216844814115 Salary: $43,469 - $45,643
7/29/08
Associate Director (San Francisco Bay Area) -
The Associate Director directs a team of Site Sr. Sourcing Managers covering approximately $200M spend. This is a highly visible leadership role with engagement with senior leaders in all business areas to implement and drive Company's procurement initiatives and policies in order to meet Company's operational and financial goals. He or she will work closely with Company leaders and Executives to identify, direct and lead cross functional teams to deliver value from key spend areas, drive cost savings initiatives and programs, implement effective category strategies, and ensure effective Supplier Relationship Management (SRM). Responsibilities include understanding and developing business requirements associated with make vs. buy decisions, developing, implementing and maintaining sourcing strategies, and managing 3rd party supplier relationships and performance. Another key aspect of this position will be effective engagement with the Corporate and Site business leadership teams to define, understanding and analyzing business requirements for goods, equipment, materials, and services. You must have a thorough knowledge of the business, markets and industry of manufacturing operations, including well-developed technical and commercial knowledge of the products with emphasis on products related to manufacturing, facilities and MRO spend. You must possess strong leadership skills, with demonstrated ability to champion the procurement initiatives in cross-functional teams within corporate department stakeholders and outside the organization. You must be skilled in all Procurement process disciplines, including spend category management, prioritization and alignment of sourcing opportunities with overall business goals, market and cost analysis, contract negotiations, supplier selection, contract structuring, development and implementation of supplier performance service level agreements performance metrics, supplier value management, contract benefits capture, and procure-to-pay processes. Yo must have strong communication skills with ability to tailor for the Executives, management, stakeholders, teams and Suppliers (written, presentation, oral). You must have proven ability in developing and leading high performing teams, have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, have strong collaboration skills in a team environment, adherence to highest ethical standards, a demonstrated project management and project execution ability, and have a technical proficiency with appropriate Procurement systems and tools (SAP-experience desirable). You must have experience controlling significant direct indirect spend, have the ability to interpret and utilize key financial data., be able to travel as necessary between the South San Francisco, Vacaville, Hillsboro, Oceanside and Singapore sites as required, to facilitate collaboration and leverage opportunities. You must have a proven ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy and professionalism, posess a high degree of problem solving and decision-making ability, even in ambiguous situations, possess a Bachelors Degree in Business, Science, Engineering or related field of study, and an MBA or commensurate experience, and have 10-15 years of management experience with increasing responsibilities in Procurement, Finance, Accounting and or Supply Chain. Biotech pharmaceutical with cGMP experience is desirable. Have a C.P.M. or equivalent is desirable. Forward your resume to Azita Ameli at email: aameli@procurementservices.com and refer to Job Number 1215. Salary Competitive.
7/22/08
Purchasing Manager (Fairmont, MN) –
You will oversee and manage VMI programs. Monitoring these programs to make sure they are meeting our expectations, negotiate total costs with suppliers, and assisting buyers with their negotiations, and purchase of designated commodities. You will be responsible for creating and monitoring supplier report cards, work to improve vendor on time deliveries to the department goals, and coach buyers on the necessary skills needed to improve the department output. You will be responsible for communication with Outside Sales Representatives, and meeting with department representative with customers. You must promote Focus activities by working to improve and stream line the department processes, be responsible for vendor visits both internal and external, and you must understand and maintain safety and housekeeping standards. You must have 3 to 5 years experience in purchasing / inventory control, and/or other related areas and have High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelor of Arts degree in Business or similar discipline or equivalent is preferred. Forward your resume to Nick Battaglia with Management Recruiters St. Petersburg, FL at email nick@mrigulfcoast.com Salary Competitive.
From the ISM Dallas Job Board
7/16/08
GES Supply Chain Planning Manager (Plano, TX) -
You must have a Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field and a Master's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field is preferred. You must possess a broad understanding of system interdependencies associated with production planning and/or replenishment planning. You must have the ability to problem solve across IT applications impacting the supply chain solution. You must have the ability to influence the supply chain agenda for FLNA, have strong people management skills, have effective Presentation and Communication Skills (written and verbal), and have strong analytical and problem solving skills. You must have 3-5 years relevant experience in replenishment planning, production planning, packaging room management and/or inventory planning, and possess an understanding of i2's. Replenishment Planning and/or Inventory Planning software. You must have experience using DPP or similar production planning tool, have an understanding of how Mathematical Programming Optimizations work, Business Objects experience, and successfully completed SCO Expert Training. The GES Supply Chain Planning Project manager will define and deliver all the production planning, replenishment planning and inventory planning system modifications for the GES start-up in Q3 of 2008 and the associated ramp up to the full GES solution. This position will help enable productivity and P&L impact of $300MM through robust system integration. This position will be responsible for developing and delivering business processes in addition to system changes/enhancements. Execute project deliverables to implement Supply Chain Planning solutions, enabling the future business model transformation over the next 5 years and beyond. Participate in the integration of solutions across the projects and prioritize work to enable deliverables on time and within budget. Effectively work with team members to facilitate delivery of Supply Chain Planning enhancements. Successfully complete and validate solutions prior to implementation, driving end-user acceptance of solutions. The position will require an individual that has a solid track record of leadership / collaborative problem solving skills, strong technical/business understanding of Supply Chain Planning systems, project management experience, and an understanding of field replenishment planning and/or production planning processes. Contact David Simmons by emailing your resume to E-mail: david.simmons@fritolay.com Salary Compeitive.
7/15/08
Director of Operations (Chicago Area) -
The Director of Operations needs to have an emphasis in Procurement as well as production management and plant layout experience. You will direct and control all production, purchasing, and distribution operations of the company to ensure that business objectives are met efficiently and effectively, manage local scheduling and real-time operations which facilitate the maximization of resources to achieve customer satisfaction, productivity, schedule adherence and economic goals. You must ensure the engineering team and manufacturing departments work together cohesively and you are responsible for the development of equipment to aid in the manufacturing process, lead and direct the work of assigned manufacturing engineers and project engineers. You will manage policy deployment in the areas of Lean Manufacturing techniques, quality, cost reduction, complete and on-time delivery, safety, customer satisfaction, employee relations, visual controls and plant performance measures. You will provide leadership for employee relations through effective communications, coaching, training, and development, provide leadership for problem resolution to facilitate fast improvements and improved working relationships, and manage material requirements to increase inventory turns and reduce levels on hand. You will ensure compliance with Company standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, OSHA, safety, and complete and on-time delivery at the lowest possible cost. You must balance work cell capacity/loading across the plant and identify, communicate and drive implementation of capital investments and improvement projects. You will assist in developing plant layout in planning rearrangement of facilities, equipment and operations for better utilization of space, stay informed concerning new manufacturing technologies and equipment in order to manufacture and reduce cost through efficiencies. You must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management or equivalent with a minimum 5-7 years in operations management including forecasting, scheduling and real-time operations management. A minimum of 2 years experience in auditing and quality inspections of manufacturing processes. You must have experience with electronic assemblies is necessary; preferably with battery pack, charger, test equipment applications. Specific knowledge, skills, licenses, and certifications include solid knowledge of Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques, technical skills in materials and inventory management, production scheduling, and preventive maintenance. You must have demonstrated the ability to lead people and get results through others, and have the ability to think ahead and plan over a 3-6 month time span. You must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, excellent project and program management skills, have solid quality orientation and be computer proficient. Proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Access. Forward your resume to Michael J. Aubrecht, C.R.C./President/Recruiter with Atlanta Executive Search, LLC at email: mikeaubrecht@gmail.com . Salary competitive.
7/15/08
VP Global Sourcing & Operations (Wisconsin) -
Given the Company’s clear emphasis on expanding its global sourcing effort, senior management has elected to aggressively recruit a seasoned VP of Global Sourcing & Operations to further develop the infrastructure which will allow the company to competitively import and export goods within international markets. This individual will report directly to the EVP of Supply Chain Management and will directly manage a team of sourcing managers (located in Appleton) and contracted employees on the ground in China, including a third party logistics organization. This individual will design and manage the global supply chain strategy and sourcing effort for the Company and its various divisions with the goal of improving overall product costs, product quality, fill rate and logistics by optimizing the supply chain processes associated with globally sourced items. Emphasis will be placed on developing alternative sources for high transaction items, shortening international lead times, managing the consolidation of shipments in China, and managing the disposition of containers in North America. Developing appropriate metrics for managing these processes is also a key initiative. To qualify for this outstanding opportunity, candidates must have some combination of the following skill sets, personal attributes, and professional background/accomplishments: First and foremost, the successful candidate must be a well-rounded business person and supply chain professional, capable of contributing to the strategic development and implementation of corporate-wide supply chain initiatives that may be outside the umbrella of purely “global sourcing.” This assumes a demonstrated history of success in leading both domestic and international supply chain management operations inclusive of sourcing/purchasing, inventory management, and distribution center operations. You must have at least 15 years of increasingly responsible supply chain/supply chain management experience gained in a like environment (e.g., a high volume distributor or a high volume manufacturer with significant captive distribution operations) to include at least five years in a senior role dealing with global supply chain initiatives. Direct experience managing an offshore (preferably in China) contract manufacturing network is required. You must possess solid interpersonal skills and equally solid management skills. This position requires someone who can effectively interact with domestic merchandising teams, purchasing/sourcing professionals, offshore contracted operatives, and international vendors. You must have a strategic orientation, yet the willingness to drill deeply into detail as necessary. In addition, the selected candidate must have conspicuous energy, a “can do” attitude, and solid interpersonal, presentation, and communications skills. At minimum, an undergraduate degree in an appropriate disciplinean MBA, while not required is an added plus. You must have the he ability to travel (to 30%) domestically and internationally, sometimes for extensive blocks of time. Forward your resume to Denise Moore with the CES GROUP by Email to: denisemooresearch@gmail.com A relocation assistance package is available along with a very competitive salary.
7/14/08
From the ISM Dallas Job Board
Purchasing Agent (Carrollton, TX) –
High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate/Bachelor's degree in procurement or related area is a plus. You must have a minimum 2 years experience in procurement field or related area required. You must be familiar with variety of the field's concepts, practices and procedures. You must have the ability to work with senior management including President, Sales, Administration, Research & Development, Quality, Manufacturing, Distribution and Human Resources, have the ability to multi-task, accept a challenge and responsibility possess good written and verbal communication skills, and have excellent organizational and time management skills. You must possess high professional and personal integrity qualities. You must have analytical and problem solving skills, ERP system experience in purchasing; Ross/CDC experience is a plus. You must have strong Microsoft Office, math and presentation skills. You will maintain reasonable inventory levels and coordinate material requirements with production schedule, close out received purchase orders, check on past due orders and expedite/follow-up on orders, and print order releases for production, release consignment inventory and/or warehouse transfers, and purchase raw materials and packaging items from MRP report. You will be responsible for purchase order creation, maintenance, revisions, changes and deletions, work with transportation personnel to schedule courier pick ups, outside storage appointments, and track various freight shipments, attend meetings as required, place expensed and non-expensed purchase orders, place consignment orders as required, maintain consignment receipts, and reconcile consignment monthly. You will be involved in invoice reconciliation, auditing and approval as needed, maintain offsite inventory control, management and replenishment, and be part of Management support training and fill-in as needed. You will manage product returns, raw material complaints, inventory rotation and contract management, and perform other tasks as assigned by V.P. of Administration & Procurement or other members of management as needed and required. Contact: Norma Shotwell by E-mail: nshotwell@illesfoods.com Salary Competitive.
7/11/08
From the ISM Dallas Job Board
Materials Manager (Tyler, TX) –
An international manufacturing firm with a facility located in the Tyler, TX area is seeking a Materials Manager. This comp[any has an immediate need for a passionate, results oriented Materials Flow Manager that will serve as key member of Plant Leadership Team. The incumbent will be responsible for Material Management functions that ensure the flow of materials from the supplier through production to the customer. Incumbent will provide leadership to Inbound Logistics Manager, Scheduling & Customer Service Manager, and Materials Planning Manager. Major responsibilities will be to: Lead teams to focus on customer service and overall plant efficiency while maintaining minimum inventory and transportation costs, and utilize new and existing technology to improve accuracy and productivity of plant systems to achieve plant goals, a achieve cost and delivery targets for the customer base, develop, coach, train, and support materials team through leadership role, manage procurement activities from the development and implementation of the sourcing strategy to the management of agreements and suppliers for a defined set of categories. You must have a BS/BA Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or technical field (MS in related field is desirable) along with 10 years minimum experience in manufacturing environment in Supply Chain Management position. You must have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions across a wide audience, you must have expertise capabilities in Kanban and SAP, strong experience with Lean / ACE – Metrics and Performance Tracking, strong leadership skills including the capability to drive improvement and challenge the status quo. You must have demonstrated planning skills in a complex, make to order environment that has thousands of part numbers, strong materials systems background, preferably implementation experience / Able to manage the complexity of the systems, product and process, and you must be capable of developing process improvements in planning, scheduling, and forecasting. You must have demonstrated knowledge in capacity planning, controls management, and cost control, the ability to utilize lean tools to minimize P&L, reduce inventory, improve turnover of finished goods. You must have the initiative and drive to overcome resistance to change and silo thinking, and you must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate across a wide audience. Interested candidates, please submit resume and daytime contact information to chaley@careerintegration.com Salary: 100k-120k.
7/07/08
From the ISM Dallas Job Board
Buyer (Dallas) –
You must have the ability to communicate with all levels of management and supplier representatives. You must possess strong negotiation and contract administration skills, excellent written and verbal communication, Microsoft Office proficiency, and Business process development and implementation using Microsoft Project and/or Visio. You must have a BS, BA degree or equivalent experience, along with at least 2 years procurement experience or related field. PeopleSoft 8.0 or higher experience is a plus. You will be involved with RFP preparation, Supplier negotiation and contract administration experience. You will source requisitions for services and commodities as required, manage quote request from multiple business units, review and influence spending for assigned commodities, track and report supplier performance and contract compliance. You will issue and maintain purchase orders, maintain and update standard item IDs with accurate vendor and pricing information. You will support Sr. Buyers on Request for Proposal projects as directed by management, provide detailed cost analysis pursuant to Requests for Proposal ( RFP's), and provide high level of service to enhance Procurement Services internal relationships. Contact: Sheryl Goforth Address: 17655 Waterview Parkway Dallas, TX 75252 Phone: 972-348-4457 E-mail: Sheryl.goforth@alliancedata.com . Salary $45k to $60k.
7/07/08
From the ISM Dallas Job Board
Sr. JD Edwards Business Analyst (Richardson) -
This is a direct hire opportunity for Functional JD Edwards 8.x expertise within a Manufacturing Supply Chain, or Distribution environment. Responsibilities will include business analysis and requirements gathering for JD Edwards 8.x as it relates to problem resolution, enhancements, and new applications; analysis of current applications and business processes to recommend improvements; working with end users to gather functional requirements; and documenting business processes, current applications and user manuals. You must have a BS degree in business or information systems along with 3 - 5 years hands on experience with an ERP system in a Supply Chain, Manufacturing or Distribution environment. HRIS experience is a plus. 3 years plus hands on experience with JD Edwards 8.x is a must. You must possess interviewing skills, to talk with individuals and groups about their needs and ask the right questions to surface essential requirements information, along with listening skills, to understand what people say and to detect what they might be hesitant to say. You must have strong analytical skills, to critically evaluate the information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details, abstract up from low-level information to a more general understanding, distinguish presented user requests from the underlying true needs, and distinguish solution ideas from requirements. You must have facilitation skills, to lead requirements workshops, observational skills, to validate data obtained via other techniques and expose new areas of opportunity, writing skills, to communicate information effectively to customers, organizational skills, to work with the vast array of information gathered and analysis and to cope with rapidly changing information, and excellent interpersonal skills, to help negotiate priorities and to resolve conflicts among project stakeholders. Contact: Jeff Dellinger Phone: 214-614-2400, email: jdellinger@ecclp.com Salary App. $90k.
7/07/08
Contract Administrator (McKinney, TX) –
You will administer contracts by ensuring compliance with contract terms and conditions. You will provide assistance in the development of contract specifications by consulting with personnel, conducting research and preparing agenda items, evaluate bids and proposals received by reviewing documents for responsiveness to the terms and conditions of the specifications, state statutes and purchasing policies. Facilitates purchases and monitors purchasing projects. You will perform other duties as required, and your work is performed under the direction of the Contract Manager. This work requires specific knowledge in purchasing, normally acquired through two years of college resulting in an Associate’s degree. You must have at least one year of experience. Certification in Public Purchasing and knowledge of construction, both building and road & bridge, is preferred. Contact Michalyn Rains, CPPO, CPPB Contracts Manager Collin County Purchasing Department 200 S. McDonald St., Suite 230, McKinney, Texas 75069 972-548-4113 Phone 972-548-4694 Fax Email: mrains@co.collin.tx.us Minimum Starting Salary: $40,888 per year.
7/02/08
Supply Chain Management (Houston) –
Service Corporation International (SCI) is the largest provider of funeral and cemetery services in North America. SCI has revenues of $2.2 billion and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. The Managing Director of Supply Chain Management will create a proactive supply chain organization and will then plan, lead and direct all strategic and operational aspects of the revised supply chain organization. S/he needs to be a strong leader with change management experience. This individual will manage a total annual spend of $500 million and three Directors who are responsible for procurement, merchandising, and business support services. The successful candidate will preferably come from a geographically diverse consumer products or retail environment and have at least 15 years of business experience within supply chain and related disciplines. S/he will also have a demonstrated track record in implementing growth and building relationships. This individual needs to have led change as well as built a professional staff. Interested persons should forward their resume to Kimberley Wende Senior Associate with Boyden Three Riverway, Suite 1150 Houston, Texas 77056 to email: kwende@boyden.com
or call at 713-656-0123, ext.: 232. Relocation assistance is available for the selected candidate. Salary Competitive.
7/01/08 From the ISM Dallas Job Board
Supply Chain Manager (Arlington, TX) –
A BA, BS is required for this position and C.P.M., or CPIM or CPP is preferred along with 4-6 years of supply chain experience with at least 1-2 year in supervisory/management role. You must have excellent analytical problem solving, negotiation and communication skills. Both written and oral are required. You must have an aptitude for planning is required, and Lean Manufacturing experience is preferred. APICS or ISM participation is a plus, a working knowledge of Visual Manufacturing (ERP) is desired, and working knowledge of Crystal Reports is a plus. You must have good general office experience, including MS Outlook, Excel, Word and Power Point required. The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the Purchasing group and the ongoing management of Transnorm suppliers, the Receiving and Warehouse functions, the finished good Shipping Coordinator. You will manage purchasing in the day-to-day management of personnel and procurement of all components required for production. Support the selection of suppliers based on cost, quality and schedule compliance and performing periodic feedback evaluations of suppliers, and interface with suppliers to resolve engineering, quality and delivery schedule issues. You will work with suppliers to support lean manufacturing initiatives, and improve and develop purchasing policies and strategies. You will ensure inputs into MRP/ERP system are accurate such that inventory control is achieved for all jobs, manage internal work orders as required, supervise physical inventories and cycle counts, improve and develop inventory and warehouse policies and strategies, and work internally to support lean manufacturing initiatives. You will ensure timely and accurate receiving of materials from suppliers. Assist Engineering to improve incoming inspection criteria and execution. Reduce inbound and outbound shipping costs, and support the Shipping Coordinator and Sales to meet customer delivery dates. Email your resume to John Petroff at email: jpetroff@transnorm.com Salary Competitive.
6/27/08
Purchasing Manager (Indiana) -
Responsible for purchasing parts, equipment, and material for capital construction projects, project maintenance, and facility renovations. Person must have knowledge and experience with parts inventory and equipment procurement. Engineering degree or background is preferred with Power Plant experience. Good communication and technology skills, use of ERP systems and Microsoft Office. Please contact Anita or Mallary at 812-232-9090 or anita.crane@expresspros.com . Salary Competitive.
6/27/08
Chemical Purchasing Manager (Illinois) -
The successful candidate will have a minimum of a Bachelors' degree with 10+ years' purchasing and sourcing experience in a regulated industry. He or she should have experience sourcing raw materials, packaging materials, & finished goods, be a leader for the Strategic Sourcing Process. You must possess advanced negotiation experience including supplier core competency assessments, performance agreement development and surveillance, documented commodity strategies with cost input analyses and forecasting, benchmarking and scorecards. There is a detailed job description on our website in the Featured Job section at www.careerspro.com Go to this web site for applying and your information should be directed to the attention of Mr. Andy Gilbert. Salary Competitive.
6/26/08
Packaging Engineer Purchasing Department (Carrollton, TX) -
TONI&GUY / TIGI, the creator of BED HEAD hair products, accessories & cosmetics, is currently looking for a Packaging Engineer to add to our corporate team based in Lewisville, TX . The ideal candidate must be able to write specifications, check weights and volumes, understand graphics and print layout, understand resins and resin performance understand cosmetic packing terminology, have the ability to read and interpret prints and make recommendations for corrections, and work with corrugate (boxes), etc. The successful candidate will be a team player, highly organized, skilled at time management and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. A college degree is a must! The Ideal candidate will have Oracle experience. You must be a self starter, able to work with suppliers to insure quality and adherence to specifications and you must have good Microsoft Office skills and project management skills. You will work with packaging suppliers to insure all incoming material meet agreed upon specifications, writing specifications for purposes of procurement, marketing and product development needs. You will interface with marketing, product development, purchasing, regulatory, and quality control as needed, perform volume and capacity checks as needed, write procedures for incoming inspection and perform fit and functionality for all packing purchases. You will maintain and establish packaging stability records for all new products, and be responsible for creating new part numbers and Bill of Materials within Oracle while also maintaining effectively and phase out dates. You will be responsible for diagnosing packing problems with recommendations for resolution. You will verify graphics and blue lines for packaging viability and fit and sign-offs, spot check fill weights as needed to verify claim weights, and when possible, be involved with test fills at the suppliers location. You will perform ship tests for product reliability; work with the procurement group on cost savings initiatives. You must be a team leader on all MRB issues, write SOPs when required, perform vendor certifications as needed, and certify supplier capabilities to manufacture products and make recommendations as to go or not go. You will be responsible for internal and external labor time studies as needed, and act as liaison for Product Development for newly launched products from the components and fill levels and acquiring proper sign-offs. You will perform ship tests and performance test of corrugate, and trouble-shoot incoming quality issues in conjunction with Q.C. department to insure final resolution. You will work with contract fillers to insure their capabilities of manufacturing the products, and be on site whenever possible for test fills of new products. You will be involved in verifying claim weights as needed, attend Product Development, Q.C., and Purchasing, and Inventory Management meetings, and work with Assembly department to assist in increasing efficiencies. Forward your resume in word along with salary history to email: Flansb@msn.com. Salary Competitive
6/26/08
Senior Procurement Business Analyst (Dallas) –
The Business Analyst position will support the Strategic Sourcing Director, Strategic Sourcing Manager and Procurement Team in market and spend analysis, supplier negotiation and performance management, and internal purchasing performance analysis that is accurate and on time. The Business Analyst will be required to build supporting databases and reporting tools that monitor supplier and competitive dynamics, market trends and pricing movements in order to ensure competitive supplier pricing; Work with business units and suppliers to assess, analyze, and implement procurement solutions that reduce costs and business risks; perform detailed data analysis to track and monitor total spend for commodities purchased, measure versus baseline costs, and monitor business unit purchases; support supplier communication, negotiation and the RFP process for current and future purchasing agreements. Understand and monitor global commodities to track trends and evaluate the impact of raw material supply, demand, and pricing in specific supply categories on a timely basis and in volatile market conditions in “real time.” You will develop an accurate, measurable and data-driven fact base to support strategic sourcing decisions, as well as supplier selection decisions. Perform supplier research to ensure appropriate products/services are purchased at competitive prices, develop database, reporting structures, data integrity validation models and other related tools for the Strategic Sourcing Team. You will analyze supplier quotations and make recommendations to the Strategic Sourcing Team based on price, availability, terms, quality, and past performance, and strategic impact to the company, and ensure Total Customer Satisfaction (TCS) with supplier products and services. You must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of existing national and regional supplier relationships and expert knowledge of assigned industry purchasing category(s), assist Strategic Sourcing Director/Manager/Team with day to day activities and in the preparation and distribution of monthly activity reports relating to the overall performance of procurement and the contribution to the Company’s profitability. You will establish professional relationships with strategic supplier personnel in both operations and sales. Identify opportunities for improved savings and compliance. You will assist the Strategic Sourcing Director/Manager in the assessment of strategic supplier performance against key performance indicators. A technical or Business undergraduate degree is required, with an MBA being highly desirable along with 3-5 years professional experience in business analysis with demonstrated track record of delivering results. You must have strong Microsoft Office skills. Intermediate level Excel and Access with VBA & SQL experience highly desirable, experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Logistics, Materials and Supplier Management or Supply Chain is desirable. Strong attention to detail, superior analytical capability and accuracy, and excellent verbal and written communications are required. You must have strong prioritization skills, flexibility and ability to multi-task on a daily basis. Purchasing or Financial certification is a plus. Dean Foods Company is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/. Resumes may be sent to recruiter@deanfoods.com with “Procurement Business Analyst” in the subject line of the e-mail. Salary Competitive.
6/25/08
Purchasing Manager (Irving, TX) -
Reporting to the Director, Plant Operations the Purchasing Manager will provide the policy and leadership to the sites purchasing operation to assure continued growth and profitability. The Manager will guide and direct the purchasing function in a proactive manner in all facets of the business including strategic purchasing, infrastructure design, supply chain management, policy conformance, vendor interactions, cost control, training, budget management and staff development. This position will also negotiate supply contracts, select and develop relationships with key suppliers. This position will interface with internal cross-functional team members to ensure strategic vendor alignment. Develops and recommends organizational purchasing strategies and infrastructure design to ensure operational efficiencies. This position provides long and short term strategic purchasing plans consistent with and supportive of company goals and objectives, and you will monitor vendor performance through KPIs and provide feedback to supplier. You will partner with other Mentor sites to drive greater purchasing leverage across the corporation, review and establish material and inventory requirements necessary to meet sales demand. Maintain effective and efficient inventory supply. You will develop and maintain department compliance to purchasing systems and procedures, initiate, develop and implement continued department improvements through systemic ERP enhancements, establish strategic alliances with contract vendors and inter-company affiliates, and ensure contract compliance. You will analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and prepares market analysis reports. You will establish cost-effective manufacturing supply agreements, contracts, quotations, and proposals, act as "person-in-the-plant" as needed to oversee key aspects of GMP manufacturing of drug product and/or packaging at supplier sites, and lead contract manufacturer selection process and technical transfers. You will promote and maintain ethical practices as defined within the Company Policy, arrive at decisions based on criteria supported by data and analysis, obtain benchmark and best practices supply chain information and internalizes for use within Mentor. You will interface with QA personnel, management, customers, vendors regarding defective or unacceptable goods or services to determine source of trouble and initiate required corrective actions, and you will be responsible for supporting the necessary management, tracking, and reporting on supplier quality programs. You will perform periodic vendor audits to insure supplier quality, on-time-delivery and to ensure continuous supplier base improvement. You will manage business reviews with key suppliers and work to enhance relationships with strategic suppliers, and work with Finance to generate financial models for scenario planning and supply chain optimization. Utilize purchasing function to drive down costs. You will directly supervise employees within the Purchasing Department. You will carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Grow department expertise through internal and external staff development/training tools. Ensure direct reports maintain SOP/DOP training and/or review no less than once annually. You must have a minimum ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in manufacturing, planning and purchasing. Prior supervisory experience required. A minimum of 5 years experience in a FDA governed operation. CPIM certificate preferred. The candidate will have demonstrated experience in managing complex projects, strong leadership ability; have successfully led projects, teams, and/or operational units. The candidate will be required to have a firm understanding of ERP systems and be able to perform basic financial calculations. This position is responsible for managing site Purchasing Supply Chain Operations, including contract management. The position will interface with internal cross-functional support teams and external vendors to assure strategic supply goals are met. This position will require up to 10% travel. You must have the ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations, have the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and e effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Forward your resume to email: aestheticshr@mentorcorp.com or you can apply online at www.mentorcorp.com A relocation assistance package is available for this position. Salary competitive.
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