Manager, Purchasing I - Rocky Hill, CT (relocation available)

Seeking a candidate with strong strategic sourcing and purchasing and procurement in manufacturing - SAP and experience with Fats, Oils, and/or Surfactants a plus.

The Purchasing Manager will be a member of the North American Purchasing Team in material group raw materials and provides local/regional support to category team managers on global category team
Responsible for the management, development and implementation of purchasing or fulfillment strategies for an assigned unit; this unit supports the Fats, Oils, and Surfactants Category. Ensures purchasing strategy reflects diverse requirements of internal line/operation clients and geographic regions. Interprets, executes and recommends modifications to organization procurement policies and practices. Exerts influence in the development of overall objectives for the Fats, Oils, and Surfactants unit.
 Deliver results according to category team and regional targets
 Select and steer assigned supplier base. Organize “one voice” to the supplier base, ensuring best in class supply base and supplier relationship management
 Owns and lead sourcing strategies considering full potential of business, regions and functions
 Leverage and deliver full purchasing program including global/best country sourcing, supply base management, risk management, contract management, and cash networking capital management.

Who we are looking for
 6 + years purchasing experience
 4 year college degree equivalent in Business or Materials Management
 PC skills and communication skills
 Thorough knowledge of good purchasing practices, contract law as it applies to the procurement process, and supply chain management a plus.
 Strong negotiation skills
Contact Kimberly Hughes to apply!
kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com