Manager, Purchasing I - Scottsdale, AZ

Looking for a local candidate with a Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years strategic purchasing – vendor contract negotiations in manufacturing, packaging preferred. Not looking for just a supply chain professional, but someone with long-term purchasing, contracts, and vendor negotiations experience.

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The Purchasing Manager will manage a portion of the North American supply base specific to the MRO, utility and capital expenditure categories. This position will help develop and execute procurement strategies and negotiate agreements for products and services consistent with company goals, procedures, and policies.

Position Responsibilities:

Management of assigned indirect material categories
Develop and implement purchasing strategies throughout North America
Negotiate contractural terms and conditions
Drive supplier reduction and spend consolidation
Manage strategic supplier relationships
Align procurement strategies with colleagues around the world

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer


Who we are looking for

6+ years Purchasing experience
4 year college degree required preferably in Business, Materials Management, or Supply Chain.
PC skills, SAP knowledge preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated knowledge of good purchasing practices, contract law as it applies to the procurement process, and supply chain management
Basic financial modeling and data analysis skills
Ability to work independently and manage projects


Please contact me to apply! kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com
Will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis.