Purchasing Manager
Venteon
Ann Arbor, MI
8 plus years of experience as a Purchasing Manager
Venteon Finance is currently seeking a Purchasing Manager for a manufacturing company located in the Ann Arbor, MI area. This position is responsible for managing the team members in order to achieve financial, quality, safety, and warranty objectives. This position also leads and manages subordinate departmental managers including but not limited to Commodity Buyers, Plant(s) MRO Purchasing, Supplier Quality and Facilities.
Requirements of the Purchasing Manager
Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
Advanced degree or Certification preferred.
8-10 years of position-related experience.
SAP experience is required.
Responsibilities of the Purchasing Manager
Support SAP launch activities for Procurement
Interface with SAP cross functional team
Develop SAP implementation plan and readiness tracking
Prepare SAP monthly reports, including monthly development plan vs actual and readiness tracking
Prepare transition from Oracle to SAP systems S4 Hana & Ariba
Manage SAP training for Procurement direct and indirect buyers
Manage SAP training for Suppliers
Lead all SAP issue resolutions internally and externally as they pertain to SAP
Identifies and develops key talent and appropriately manage team members to ensure success of all individuals in the department.
Manages the tactical operations of the materials management, purchasing functions, and others as assigned.
Collaborates with inventory management team to ensure accurate forecasting and inventory planning.
Leads contract discussions, negotiations, and implementation with cross functional team.
Leads/supports innovation and Carbon Neutrality/Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
This position will require travel up to 20%.
If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to apply to this job and email your resume to ppirrone@venteon.com.
We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.
At Venteon, our talent acquisition team is proud to provide our clients with the most qualified Accounting & Finance, Engineering and IT talent in the industry today
About the Company
Venteon
At Venteon, we are experts in providing Executive Search and Staffing services in Accounting & Finance, Engineering, Technology, Sales & Marketing and Advertising with the following options:
Direct Placement / Executive Search
Contract
Contract-to-Direct
Project Based Solutions
We Deliver the Right Solutions:
Our recruiters are experienced in finding the right candidates for your position. Through active recruiting within our vast network (both locally and nationally), we source qualified candidates that have the exact experience necessary to make an immediate impact.
Our goal is to make the right placement the first time. We spend a great deal of time matching the right candidate with the right opportunity. Once a placement is made, we implement an ongoing quality control program to ensure the satisfaction of both parties. We believe that being proactive in this process enables us to provide a high level of success in our placement process.
We Build Long-Term Partnerships:
Our professional staff will learn about your business, culture, and work environment in order to understand the requirements and skills needed for your open position. We then tailor our search to these specific requirements and efficiently address your critical hiring needs. Our dedication to nurturing long-term, trust-based relationships with both clients and candidates is the reason for our success.