Apollo Technical has an immediate need for a Director of Procurement in the Downtown Atlanta Area.
This is a full time direct hire salaried position with an excellent benefits package
Salary Range 140-150k + 10% Bonus potential
The Director of Procurement is responsible for developing and sustaining strategic vendor partnerships, vendor RFPs, contract/lease negotiation and execution, cost improvements, raw materials budgeting, and raw materials inventory product data/change management and stock model parameters.
This position serves as the liaison between vendors, plants and shared services partners.
This position must leverage technology and processes to manage the company's raw materials stock model parameters utilizing ERP solutions.
This role is responsible for implementing procurement strategies, managing suppliers and contracts to optimize procurement processes ensuring overall cost effectiveness.
Responsibilities
Establish a robust purchasing strategy in line with Clients manufacturing and sustainability footprint and growth strategy.
Research market intelligence & make strategic recommendations for purchasing raw materials, Capital Expenditures (CAPEX) and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) items.
Develop and execute commodity Request for Proposals (RFP's) and sourcing strategies that minimize risk to company. Manage vendor negotiations, pricing, quality and supply profiles (Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ), lead-time, etc.).
Manage supplier stakeholders, including Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), compliance and supplier performance. Collaborate with Finance Team on terms. Develop supplier diversity, continuous improvement programs, risk mitigation and cost savings strategies.
Ensure Procure-to-Pay processes are efficient and in compliance. Evaluate current Standard Operating Procedures/Processes (SOP's) and drive continuous improvement.
Actively participate in new ERP Implementation (Sage X3) as our Procurement subject matter expert (SME).
Interface with Plant Managers, Material Planers, Supply Chain, Engineering, Legal and Accounting Team to facilitate delivery of raw materials to all locations.
Oversee and guide plant raw materials inventory, maximizing productivity while minimizing cost and overhead.
Serve as an adviser/consultant to internal business partners on all procurement processes.
Serve as Supplier Advocate to resolve internal company challenges (i.e. late payments).
Represent Companny to the supplier and prospect community, and at industry conferences.
Ability to travel up to 35%.
Requirements:
Eight to ten years of procurement experience at a senior managerial level in a multi-plant manufacturing environment required.
Bachelor's degree in Business or APICS certification required.
Experience using integrated ERP information systems to manage procurement and raw materials inventory management decisions.
Proven record of accomplishment of championing RFP initiatives and supplier negotiations.
Plastics and/or corrugate experience preferred.
Solid understanding of financial data, cost accounting and ROI.
Experience working in a fast paced demanding environment
Experience with Resins such as polypropylene, polystyrene or Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) is preferred