Senior Buyer / Procurement Manager - Work Rocket

High Visibility Procurement Manager Role - Market Leader - Raw Material Processor – Richmond VA

We are engaged by one of our leading clients to identify their new Procurement Manager to lead sourcing and purchasing operations from their new office located on the Southside of Richmond VA.

Our client is a nationally recognized, domestic leader in specialty raw material extraction and processing used in many industrial markets.

In this exciting and rewarding role, you will be constantly developing and improving operational efficiencies, growing and mentoring talent, and fostering a culture focused on the highest environmental and social responsibility standards.

Our client is growing and investing in the future and they are ready to invest in you as a key member of their corporate family, responsible for leading their strategic sourcing and procurement team.

This is a great company with family values and a collaborative environment. Come lead a team and be a part of something special!

Background Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in business administration, management, finance, or related field is preferred. CPM/APICS/ASCM certification is preferred
• Experience working in a Project Management environment
• Minimum (5) years related experience as purchasing officer, manager, or related position
• Solid knowledge and understanding of purchasing processes, policy, and systems

Position Overview

Coordinates purchasing activities with mining and engineering departments to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner.
Manages vendor pricing to obtain maximum ROI. Negotiate appropriate contracts for pricing and supply. Track incoming inventory, delivery arrival time, and note actual arrival time.
Manage delivery, quality performance, cost, and customer satisfaction for established vendors.
Work with team members to develop future purchasing plans.
Identify and approve potential vendors and suppliers for future project needs.
Develop purchasing policies and procedures and obtain approval for new policies.

Please send resumes to Alan Chamberlin - alanc@peoplesolutions.cc