This position will be responsible for planning, inventory control and project management.  Must be team player, have critical JIT experience, back-office field experience and multiple projects experience.  Individual will build a team specific to renewable projects. 

Commodities Manager

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No supervision

PROJECT SPECIFIC DETAILS In addition to Job Description Requirements.
DUTIES: Other duties may be assigned.
Plan strategies, identifies suppliers, analyzes capabilities, prepares solicitations, receives, reviews and evaluates proposals to ensure price competition exists, as well as makes recommendation for awards.
Manage vendor selection program utilizing cost / price analysis, price reasonableness determinations as well as other Best Business Practices.
Develop and negotiate subcontracts and other procurement actions for the most complex or unprecedented requirements.
Responsible for managing the data collection, tracking, and reporting of subcontract goals and achievements.

EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree with major related to job duties or an equivalent combination of education and directly related work experience

EXPERIENCE / SKILLS:
Eight - ten years experience in government contract and/or subcontract administration, purchasing, and supplier management
Analytical skill to interpret and apply contract compliance laws and regulations
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to react quickly and make reliable procurement decisions based on sound procurement principles, IAP procurement policy and guidelines while working in a fast pace USG federal contracting environment
Decision must be made timely and withstand internal and DCAA/DCMA scrutiny, as well as safeguarding the companies positions and ensure the attainment of contract and task order delivery timelines.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENT:
30% (mandatory)

This position will be responsible for planning, inventory control and project management.  Must be team player, have critical JIT experience, back-office field experience and multiple projects experience.  Individual will build a team specific to renewable projects. 

Buyer

American Textile Company is the leading supplier of quality mattress and pillow protectors, bed pillows and mattress pads to large and small retailers. Our products are designed to improve the quality of sleep.
 
American Textile Company was founded in Pittsburgh, PA in 1925 by the Ruttenberg family to make and sell all types of household products including a patented ironing board cover. In the 1980’s Reid Ruttenberg became sole owner and focused the company’s efforts on pillow and mattress protectors.

JOB SUMMARY:

Manages the day-to-day purchasing activities of assigned lines of materials utilized by the Company.  Responsible for managing current lines, as well as finding new sources of supply, negotiating price, terms, and conditions of doing business.  Responsible for assuring consistent flow by insuring material availability and timeliness.  Acts as liaison between Purchasing and Product Development.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:


Purchasing
Purchase a wide variety of materials and supplies at the lowest reasonable cost, consistent with quality requirements and delivery schedules.  Enter purchase orders into the system.  Responsible for generating inventory control reports.  Responsible for meeting with suppliers as needed.  Must negotiate and facilitate the return of rejected material.  Must work with Product Development Department, supplying them with necessary costing information.
 
Sourcing
Responsible for constantly monitoring current suppliers, and seeking out alternative sources of supply to increase quality, lower acquisition costs and to reduce lead times.  Must work with Marketing Department to source items and materials that are new to the Company.  Responsible for traveling to suppliers facilities to ensure that product being purchased meets our requirements.
 
Inventory Control
Responsible for working with MRP system to insure a smooth, constant flow of materials in order to meet production needs.   Must expedite orders as needed to insure timely delivery.  Responsible for monitoring and reporting vendor performance.  Must take corrective action if necessary.
 
Vendor Management
Responsible for interviewing vendors regarding type and price of required materials.  Must constantly monitor current supplies versus competition.  Manage vendor catalogs, purchase orders and other related documents.  Obtains bids of all purchases, and accepts the lowest price for the highest quality.  Must challenge vendors to maintain a state of continuous improvement.  Acts as a liaison between ATC accounting department by resolving any issues.

Description of Essential Job Functions Understand contract and tariff applicationPerform detailed costing analysis and develop pricing options to present to Sales for customer negotiationsRe-rate shipments under different pricing scenarios to compare net resultsPerforms revenue management and cost analysis for new/ existing customers, reviewing shipping patterns and characteristics to identify opportunities for increased yields, improved network density, and reduced costsRequest customer profiles and update cost model accordinglyAttend quarterly sales meetings, and make joint calls with the AE's in their regionComplete understanding of the Con-way auto rating system (Base V) to include inputs, capabilities and limitationsIdentify rating problems and initiate resolutions to ensure correct invoicingProvide timely answers and quotes for request received from the web, phone, or emailInitial set up of off bill incentive (OBI) programsPrompt, daily attendance at assigned work location

Management responsibility for bankwide support functions including purchasing and procurement (office supplies, office equipment, furniture, cell phones), printing, record retention, document destruction, courier transportation and mail operations. Evaluates and interprets banking regulations and U.S. Postal Service regulations. Prepares reports as required by Bank policy, established procedures and management requests.

�Recommends vendors to the SVP in compliance with the Vendor Management Program for all functions related to the position.
�Manages vendors to include negotiations on contracts, pricing and service standards; manages vendor bid processes; ensures departmental and vendor compliance with the Vendor Management Program; performs ongoing vendor monitoring to ensure compliance with contracts and best practice.
�Manages personnel on a daily basis to maintain workflow standards.
�Prepares purchase orders to vendors for quantity, pricing and delivery scheduling for furniture, office supplies, office equipment, cell phones, forms, envelopes, cards, stamps and nameplates, printing.
�Manages office supplies vendor relationship and processes including administration of the systems applications used in this process.
�Processes and codes invoices for all purchases in compliance with Bank policies and submit to Accounting for payment or to SVP for approval, as required.
�Manages document destruction process including shred services and destruction of documents maintained in-house and offsite.
�Manages record retention, both in-house and offsite, according to federal, state and bank requirements. Develops and maintains in current state the Record Retention Policy. Visit, assess controls and document the inspection of in-house and offsite facilities at least annually.
�Manages the daily receipt, sorting and delivery of incoming and outgoing US Mail, accountable mail, interoffice mail and supplies.
�Manages printing of all necessary forms, card stock and documents for all departments using outside printing vendors, achieving necessary quality and timeliness standards and requirements.
�Manages the outside courier relationships to ensure timely delivery and receipt of outgoing and incoming mail and deliveries.
�Prepares and administers departmental budget in compliance with Company policies and standards.
�Manages departmental staff and exercises the usual authority of a manager in hiring, promotions, salary recommendations, performance appraisals and terminations.
�Participates in the development of goals and objectives for the department; recommends, implements and administers methods and procedures to enhance operations.

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This position is open as of 12/28/2009.

Supply Chain, Procurement, supply chain, MRP, Plastic, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, Lean

Supply ChainDirect Hire/PermHarrisburg, PA areaContact: Please click the orange 'Apply Online' button to apply.Thank you!

We are currently seeking an experience Supply Chain/Procurement Engineer for a local manufacturer in the greater Harrisburg, PA area.In this role, you will provide direction for all supply chain processes including, but not limited to, selection and qualification of suppliers, negotiation of contracts, sales and operations planning, material forecasting, inventory management and optimization, purchasing, logistics, and warehousing. The Procurement Engineer is responsible for providing Supply Chain and Product Development support. This position requires an aggressive, goal oriented individual with excellent problem solving, organization, and communication skills, and a solid commitment to customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will be able to perform the following tasks: • Performs all core and ancillary duties as a Buyer for assigned program(s)/ projects, i.e., supplier identification, quoting, PO placement, expediting, etc. • Identifies new technologies with the purchase of prototype material• Maintains ERP system in support of products from development to operations; including outside contractors.• Manages key supplier relationships as determined by assigned program/projects.• Processes approved requisitions resulting in the timely purchase of parts or services. • Identifies and/or supports continuous improvement projects, by researching options and providing best solutions• Responsible for identifying and/or supporting initiatives to reduce/contain cost, improve material flow, evaluate capacity and manage material obsolescence.• In conjunction with the Quality group, performs Supplier Quality Audits as necessary in support of projects.• Performs Total Cost analysis for Make/Buy decisions.• Issues RFP's and RFQ's as required by project.The qualified candidate will bring with them the following directly applicable Education and Experience:• Bachelor's degree required (Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial, Plastics or Mechanical Engineering preferred). • Minimum 5 years of purchasing and/or manufacturing engineering experience. • Minimum 5 years ERP/MRP System Knowledge preferred. • Minimum 5 years Supplier Management and/or Supplier Quality experience. • Technical Commodity Knowledge and Experience with medical grade plastic components preferred. • Demonstrated building and leveraging partnerships skills. • Experienced in negotiation, contract development and contract administration. • Knowledge of lean manufacturing and supply chain concepts and their application. • Experience working in a regulated industry preferred (FDA, etc.) • Proven integrity and trust and ability to deal with ambiguity. • Demonstrated drive for results, detail orientation and change implementation skills. • Excellent written, listening, and verbal communication skills. • Action oriented with demonstrated customer focus and problem solving skills. • Proficient with Microsoft Office package, including MS Project. If this sounds like a strong fit for you, please get in touch with me immediately for consideration.Required SkillsSupply Chain, Procurement, supply chain, MRP, Plastic, Medical/FDA, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, Lean
If you are a good fit for the Supply Chain, Procurement, supply chain, MRP, Plastic, Medical position, and have a background that includes:Supply Chain, Procurement, supply chain, MRP, Plastic, Medical/FDA, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, Lean and you are interested in working the following job types:Purchasing - Procurement, Management, ManufacturingWithin the following industries:Manufacturing, Chemical, Printing - PublishingOur privacy policy: Your resume and information will be kept completely confidential.Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the job in more detail with you!

Health and Beauty is a fast-growing business focused on providing our customers with nationwide access to a wide selection of health care, household supplies, personal care, and beauty products with the best possible customer experience, all at a great value. Joining the Amazon Health and Beauty team means partnering with a dynamic and creative group of talented individuals who set a high bar for innovation and success in a fast-paced and changing environment. The Health & Beauty team is looking for a talented, smart, experienced and entrepreneurial Senior Buyer to lead and expand Amazon's US Prestige Beauty business. This is a rare opportunity to shape a fast growing category from the launch stage. The successful candidate will be the business owner for our retail prestige beauty product line, with responsibility for all aspects of demand generation for the category, for driving a best-in-class customer experience, and for ensuring category leadership in online prestige beauty shopping. This entails driving unit, revenue, and margin growth through effective management and implementation of projects/promotions, maximizing selection, and enhancing our merchandising, customer, and site experience. The Senior Buyer is a passionate customer and category advocate within Amazon, with proven analytical capability and project management skills, extreme attention to detail, and the ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task. He or she must be able to develop clear business rationales for new features and services and interact with technology development teams to bring customers ease-of-use and innovation in prestige beauty shopping. The Senior Buyer must be an effective leader and communicator in working with some of Amazon.com's most important partners and vendors, as well as with internal colleagues and cross-functional leaders. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a passion for retail, a high level of flexibility, commitment, and a sense of humor. The successful Senior Buyer must be able to: Act as the 'business owner' for our US Retail Prestige Beauty lines, possessing a complete understanding (inclusive of the strategic context) of internal and external variables that impact your business (this entails owning forecasting, monitoring, understanding and reporting on our Prestige Beauty business, along with responsibility for driving projects and promotions to achieve business objectives)Have a thorough understanding of the Prestige Beauty industry, seasonality and global business trends/events, and continually monitor competitor/industry developmentsMaximize Amazon's business profitabilityHave a complete understanding of the Prestige Beauty customer needs, both existing and potential, and use that knowledge to deliver site features that provide Amazon customers with an unparalleled shopping experienceManage vendor relationships - manage supplier/partner contracts, manage day-to-day relationships, and negotiate and secure marketing fundsCreate business plans for new opportunities and develop and execute project plans for the launch of new features, incorporating merchandising and pricing strategiesCoordinate cross-functional teams, and communicate with internal and external parties, while meeting tight deadlinesConduct financial analysis of business opportunities to meet and exceed revenue and profitability targets  Experience/Skills A strong background (5+ years) in buying, product management, financial analysis and/or marketing is required, preferably within a consumer goods / retail company 2+ years e-Commerce experienceKnowledge and/or previous experience with prestige beauty industry & brandsAbility to think both strategically and tacticallyProven analytical skills and highly numerate (includes ability to use tools such as Excel/Access)Good attention to detailDemonstrated ability to manage multiple projects - prioritization, planning and task delegationProven track record of taking ownership and driving resultsBroad commercial awareness developed in a fast-moving environment Exceptional interpersonal and communication skillsCommercial negotiating experienceStrong writing and speaking skills BA/BS required and MBA preferred

A progressive young company is looking for an ambitious individual for the position of Director of Purchasing. 
The duties in this position would include the following:
Locate vendors of material, equipment, and supplies and determine product availability and terms.  Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
Budget control in department.
Resolve vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers.
Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
Manage and supervise storerooms at multiple locations in North America.
  
The chosen individual must process the following skill:
Analytical and Critical Thinker.
Be able to use good judgment in considering relative costs of goods.
Manage all resources within their control.