CPO - Purchasing Director – Direct & Raw Materials* Multi-Plant Mfg* Fortune 500 –

You must be currently employed in a similar role at the Manager / Director level with a multi-plant Fortune 1000 firm to be considered for this position. This position will pay a base of  $120-140K plus 15-30% bonus plus long-term incentives with an exceptional benefit package. 

In this position you will: Develop and execute global strategies to manage the corporation’s spend in the following commodity categories: Raw materials such as Metals, Castings, Pipe, Metal Fabrication, Parts, Resins, Chemicals,  Plastics, Electro mechanical components, pumps, motors, and other related materials. You will be in charge of a total corporate budget of over $50,000,000.

Minimum requirements include:

10-15 years Purchasing, Global Sourcing,  Supply Chain Management experience. Current and previous experience must be in the direct materials and commodity side of the business.  You must will have a solid track record of superior performance in a Fortune 1000 , multi-plant environment with proof of cost reduction and productivity improvement.  You will also have a track record of success in managing others with excellent leadership and communication and negotiating  skills. Degree required, prefer BSCE or technical degree. MBA preferred. Certifications Six Sigma Black Belt, APICS, CIRM, CPM are highly desirable. Experience in lean manufacturing desirable.

Strategic Sourcing Manager* Fortune 500*Multi Plant* STEEL * CASTINGS * METAL FABRICATION

Strategic Search Partners is focused on the recruitment of Supply Chain and Purchasing professionals on behalf of their Fortune 500 manufacturing clients.

Our client, a leading Fortune 500 industrial products firm seeks an outstanding  Purchasing professional  with a strong background in Commodity purchasing with a special emphasis on metals, castings, steel, metal fabrication and other items. This position will pay in the $80-90K+ Bonus + a truly outstanding benefit package.

As Sourcing Manager  you will work with technical buyers, engineering, corporate supply chain and other areas of the company to help the company achieve key business objectives. Requirements include:

A minimum of  five years in Purchasing  with significant experience in the raw materials  - direct area. You must have experience working in a Fortune 500 multi-plant,  manufacturing firm. You must have outstanding negotiating skills and excellent analytical ability to identify  and exploit key opportunities.

You must have a track record of proven success in cost reduction and productivity improvement using innovative approaches to Supply Chain Management. Experience in E-Commerce, E-Auctions, E-Sourcing is very desirable

Excellent knowledge of systems, such as SAP, ERP, MRP, JD Edwards is critical. Six Sigma background and experience in Lean Manufacturing is also highly desired. Degree required, MBA preferred.

Strategic Sourcing Manager* Fortune 500*Multi Plant* CHEMICALS RESINS ADHESIVES 5+Yrs

Strategic Search Partners is focused on the recruitment of Supply Chain and Purchasing professionals on behalf of their Fortune 500 manufacturing clients.

Our client, a leading Fortune 500 industrial products firm seeks an outstanding  Purchasing professional  with a strong background in Commodity purchasing with a special emphasis on plastics, injection molded items, chemicals, resins, metals and other items. This position will pay in the $80-90K+ Bonus + a truly outstanding benefit package.

As Sourcing Manager  you will work with technical buyers, engineering, corporate supply chain and other areas of the company to help the company achieve key business objectives. Requirements include:

A minimum of  five years in Purchasing  with significant experience in the raw materials  - direct area. You must have experience working in a Fortune 500 multi-plant,  manufacturing firm. You must have outstanding negotiating skills and excellent analytical ability to identify  and exploit key opportunities.

You must have a track record of proven success in cost reduction and productivity improvement using innovative approaches to Supply Chain Management. Experience in E-Commerce, E-Auctions, E-Sourcing is very desirable

Excellent knowledge of systems, such as SAP, ERP, MRP, JD Edwards is critical. Six Sigma background and experience in Lean Manufacturing is also highly desired. Degree required, MBA preferred.

Strategic Sourcing Manager* Fortune 500*Multi Plant* ELECTRNONIC * ELECTROMECHANICAL

Strategic Search Partners is focused on the recruitment of Supply Chain and Purchasing professionals on behalf of their Fortune 500 manufacturing clients.

Our client, a leading Fortune 500 industrial products firm seeks an outstanding  Purchasing professional  with a strong background in Commodity purchasing with a special emphasis on electronics, motors, electromechanical components and other items. This position will pay in the $80-90K+ Bonus + a truly outstanding benefit package.

As Sourcing Manager  you will work with technical buyers, engineering, corporate supply chain and other areas of the company to help the company achieve key business objectives. Requirements include:

A minimum of  five years in Purchasing  with significant experience in the raw materials  - direct area. You must have experience working in a Fortune 500 multi-plant,  manufacturing firm. You must have outstanding negotiating skills and excellent analytical ability to identify  and exploit key opportunities.

You must have a track record of proven success in cost reduction and productivity improvement using innovative approaches to Supply Chain Management. Experience in E-Commerce, E-Auctions, E-Sourcing is very desirable

Excellent knowledge of systems, such as SAP, ERP, MRP, JD Edwards is critical. Six Sigma background and experience in Lean Manufacturing is also highly desired. Degree required, MBA preferred.

Director Planning and Scheduling - Reports to: Senior VP of Operations

Job Description:

Strategic Search Partners is currently conducting a search for Director of Planning and Scheduling for our client who is a leader in outdoor recreational equipment sold to the retail trade, military, government and industrial customers on a global basis.

The Planning and Scheduling Director will manage the Planning group to execute the sourcing strategy of the Company by maintaining and developing a supply chain of raw materials and finished product through an international network of suppliers that supports demand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Extensive understanding and use of Oracle 11i  to manage movements and visibility of an international supply chain across multiple business operations.
• Capacity planning to ensure efficient but flexible resources, concerning:
  • Any component that could deter the supply chain from meeting its demands
• Management through the master scheduler to meet the demands of the forecast and maintain the inventory stocking policies set by the company.
• Create systems for improved operational tractability and sales visibility to supply and demand
• Coordinate with International & Domestic Sales in order to adjust product availability to demand when possible.
• Manage the master scheduler & buyer/planners to coordinate the full supply chain responsibilities

Requirements:

• Extensive knowledge in planning supply chain management through Oracle ERP systems
• 7-10 Years of progressively responsible experience in this field is required
• Extensive knowledge in: MASTER SCHEDULE, MRP, MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
• Degree required. Masters Degree preferred.

This job is for an HR professional who has a real passion for the role of a Human Resources generalist and truly enjoys the challenges of working in a fast-paced, global Fortune 500 environment.

One of the world’s leading companies seeks a Human Resources Manager to be in charge of various HR Generalist functions at the Corporate Office location. This position offers excellent career advancement potential as well as an outstanding compensation package of $110-175K plus outstanding benefit package. The HR Manager will be responsible for staffing, training, employee relations, management development and other various Human Resource functions. This person will be a leading player in leading and facilitating team dynamics and will be a key member of the management team within the corporate office and a key contributor to the corporate HR Team. This job is best suited for someone who is excited about growing with a multi-billion dollar global firm and willing to move on to other facilities and company operations throughout the US.

Capabilities:

Ideally, 7-15+ years of HR experience with at least five years as an HR generalist experience in a Fortune 500 firm with proven track record of success in leadership with tangible results. You must be currently performing at a very high level as a manager or director in a Fortune 500 company and be on track for promotion to higher levels of responsibility.

This position requires previous experience in working with numerous functional areas of a large company (Sales, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing, Administration or other functions). Some previous OD/OE background is a plus, but not required. Must have previous successful management experience in a Fortune 500, multi-plant, global environment. Previous experience in the consumer products industry is desirable, but not required. Masters Degree in Human Resources preferred. Degree required. Successful candidate must be excellent communicator, be a strong leader and work well in a fast-paced environment.

If you are qualified and interested, please send your resume.  Your resume will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

If you are  Purchasing Pro with a strong desire to grow with an industry leader with over a 100 year track record of success and profitability, please consider this opportunity!

Our client, a Fortune 500 supplier to both industrial and consumer products firms seeks an accomplished Purchasing executive with a strong background in Raw Materials with a multi-plant global organization. This position will pay a base of 80-90K+ plus bonus and excellent benefit package.

As Purchasing Manager – Raw Materials, you will work with the Supply Chain team and numerous manufacturing facilities on a global basis. You will be in charge of key commodities involved in the manufacture of the company’s line of industrial products. You will be in charge of various commodities such as chemicals, paper, resins, and other basic materials.

Requirements include:

A minimum of  5-7 years in Purchasing Management with significant experience in the  Raw Materials area.  We prefer 3-5 years of management experience and must have similar experience from a Fortune 500 multi-plant, manufacturing firm.

You must have a track record of proven success in cost reduction and productivity improvement using innovative approaches to Supply Chain Management.

Experience in E-Commerce, E-Auctions, E-Sourcing is preferred. We prefer a candidate who has been managing a total spend of $100M-$200M+ with at least 20% in E-Commerce.

Excellent knowledge of systems, such as SAP, ERP, MRP, JD Edwards is preferred... Six Sigma background and experience in Lean Manufacturing is also highly desired. Degree required, MBA preferred.

If you are qualified and interested, please send your resume.  Your resume will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

Purchasing Director– Direct & Raw Materials* Multi-Plant Mfg* Fortune 500

Strategic Search Partners is currently conducting several senior level retained searches for America’s very best Global Sourcing professionals. Our clients are Fortune 500 global manufacturing firms with multi-plant global operations. Please respond in total confidence only if you are truly qualified for the position below:

You must be currently employed in a similar role at the Director level with a multi-billion dollar firm to be considered for this position. This position will pay a base of  $120-150K plus 15-30% bonus plus long-term incentives with an exceptional benefit package. 

In this position you will: Develop and execute global strategies to manage the corporation’s spend in the following commodity categories: Raw materials such as Metals, Parts, Mined Materials, Resins, Chemicals,  Plastics, Corrugated, Packaging and other related materials. You will be in charge of a total corporate budget of over $250,000,000.

The Director will work closely with the Six Sigma Champion and identify and implement  business improvement opportunities. In addition you will lead the efforts to implement monthly scorecard and metrics program for Supply Chain group. 

Minimum requirements include:

10-15 years Purchasing, Global Sourcing,  Supply Chain Management experience. Current and previous experience must be in the direct materials and commodity side of the business.  You must will have a solid track record of superior performance in a Fortune 500 , multi-plant environment with proof of cost reduction and productivity improvement.  You will also have a track record of success in managing others with excellent leadership and communication and negotiating  skills. Degree required, prefer BSCE or technical degree. MBA preferred. Certifications Six Sigma Black Belt, APICS, CIRM, CPM are highly desirable. Experience in lean manufacturing desirable.

Vice President Logistics / Distribution *FORTUNE 500 *Multi-Plant Mfg*

We are looking for a STRATEGIC  LEADER to run the Logistics, Distribution and Warehousing for a division of one of America’s leading  manufacturers. If you are currently the  VP or Director of Logistics or Distribution for a major Fortune 500 manufacturing firm looking for a truly outstanding growth opportunity? If so, read on!

You must be currently employed in a similar role at the Director level with a multi-billion dollar firm to be considered for this position. This position will pay a base of  $120-150K plus 15-30% bonus plus long-term incentives with an exceptional benefit package. 

In this position you will: Be in charge of the Logistics, Distribution, Customer Service, Transportation for a multi $B Fortune 500 industrial firm. You will have a key role in Demand Planning, Production Forecasting, System Implementation and other key elements of the operations of the company. You will develop and execute state of the art strategies to maximize performance. Also, you will work closely with the sales and marketing teams to maximize customer satisfaction. 

You will also work closely with the Six Sigma Champion and identify and implement  business improvement opportunities. In addition you will lead the efforts to implement monthly scorecard and metrics program for Supply Chain group. 

Minimum requirements include:

10-15 years Distribution, Logistics, Transportation / Supply Chain Management experience. You must have a solid track record of superior performance in a Fortune 500  multi-plant environment with proof of cost reduction and productivity improvement.  Previous experience in a management role in Logistics, Distribution, Materials Management, Planning, Forecasting, Systems such as SAP, ERP, MRP is required.  You will also have a track record of success in managing others with excellent leadership and communication and negotiating  skills. Degree required,  MBA preferred. Certifications Six Sigma Black Belt, APICS, CIRM, CPM are highly desirable. Experience in lean manufacturing desirable.

If you are qualified and interested, please send your resume.  Your resume will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

Human Resources Mgr * PLANT *Fortune500* NEED HR STAR WITH STREET SMARTS

Fortune 500 firm with manufacturing operations in Northern New Jersey seeks a hands-on Human Resources Manager. This position offers excellent career advancement potential as well as an outstanding compensation package of $ 70-85K+ plus outstanding benefits. The HR Manager will be responsible for staffing, training, employee relations, management development and other various Human Resource functions. You will be  a key member of the plant management team  and a key contributor to the corporate HR Team. This job is best suited for someone who is excited about growing with a multi-billion dollar global firm and willing to move on to other facilities and company operations throughout the US. This job is based in Northern New Jersey. An excellent relocation program is available for the right candidate.  

Capabilities:

Ideally, 3-8 years of HR experience with the most recent three years of this experience in a manufacturing and/or union work environment. Extensive employee relations background is required. Strong preference for previous experience in a Fortune 500 plant environment. Suitable backgrounds may include experience in food processing, consumer durable or non-durables manufacturing, transportation industry, logistics operations or other similar work environments. Bilingual language skills  preferred, but not required. You must be an excellent communicator with the hourly workforce as well as senior management. You must be considered a top performing HR manager within your current company and be considered to be promotable within your current company. Degree required. Successful candidate must be a strong leader and work well in a fast-paced environment.

If you are qualified and interested, please send your resume.  Your resume will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

Logistics Manager                                  

Our client is one of the world’s leading food companies. We are looking for a Logistics Manager with a background in Industrial Engineering and Project Management. This is a truly great opportunity with excellent upside career potential. Position will pay to 80-90K+ bonus.

In this role, you’ll support supply chain efficiency improvement programs and implementation of COGS through insightful performance and data analysis on our logistics processes, allowing us to make business decisions that result in success.  Your primary goal will be to identify and recommend opportunities that reduce logistics costs and improving customer service performance levels.    

As part of your responsibilities, you will be heavily engaged in development of  performance metrics and creation of  reports for Logistics as well as support network-modeling needs for all Supply functions.  You’ll also develop and implement customer service and on-time performance metrics by business segment, customer and site.  Much of your efforts will be directed towards operational performance, determining business impact and providing recommendations on a variety of activities and projects. For example, you’ll assist our Regional Distribution Managers by evaluating and proposing optimized distribution solutions, network design, capacity requirements, etc.  As you perform your duties, you’ll be interacting with other Supply and Logistics associates external consultants as well as suppliers.

Experience required:

• BS/BA in a business or technical discipline (Industrial Engineering, Op’s Research, Mgmt Science, Statistics, Logistics).

• 3+ years of prior work experience in logistics or supply chain management.

• Proven analytical, logical thinking and statistical skills.

• Good communication and solid interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects.

• MS Excel & Access computer skills; (SAS programming in a mainframe environment is a plus!)

• Ability to travel as needed. 

If you are qualified and interested, please send your resume.  Your resume will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

Purchasing Manager– MRO * Capital *  Fortune 500 *Multi-plant Manufacturing- JOIN A WINNING TEAM!

Fortune 500 consumer products firm seeks an outstanding  Purchasing professional with a strong background in MRO & Indirect areas of a multi-plant global organization. This position will pay in the $75-90K+  range plus a truly outstanding benefit package.

As Purchasing Manager you will work with  manufacturing, engineering, corporate supply chain and other areas of the company to help the company achieve key business objectives. You will be involved in  the following key areas: MRO Capital Projects, Information Technology,  Outside Services, Technical and administrative items.

Requirements include:

A minimum of  3-5 years in Purchasing  with significant experience in the MRO Indirect area.  You must have experience working in a Fortune 500 multi-plant,  manufacturing firm. You must have outstanding negotiating skills and excellent analytical ability to identify  and exploit key opportunities.

You must have a track record of proven success in cost reduction and productivity improvement using innovative approaches to Supply Chain Management. Experience in E-Commerce, E-Auctions, E-Sourcing is very desirable

Excellent knowledge of systems, such as SAP, ERP, MRP, JD Edwards is preferred. Six Sigma background and experience in Lean Manufacturing is also highly desired. Degree required, MBA preferred.

If you are qualified and interested, please send your resume.  Your resume will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

Technical Buyer Position

Manage all aspects of site procurement (services, capital, and MRO), including utilization of business integration and pipeline systems, participation in site and unit cost initiatives and development of efficient response strategies. You will supervise a group of   8-12.

Job Responsibilities:

• Procure goods, and services for the site, which includes coordination of bid activities, vendor selections, negotiating, and contract writing. Analyze and communicate results, and track vendor performance.

• Develop and manage vendor relationships which ensure quality performance and mutuality of benefits. Negotiate price, delivery and quality issues. Insure maintenance of proper vendor files, including insurance certificates and confidentiality agreements.

• Directly manage buying coordinators and all aspects of MRO procurement, which may include working with a third party vendor.

• Participate in all activities between National Office Commercial Department and the Company’s  Technical Buyers as requested.

• Work closely with Engineering to ensure proper activities and procedures are being maintained in the CAB through Purchase Order process.

• Analyze and compute overall investment in MRO inventory to ensure the inventory is within established guidelines (turns, safety stock, accuracy, value, Commercial Service Level), and publish performance reports.

• Develop, negotiate, implement and manage cost-effective contracts. Develop additional buying strategies that promote cost effective purchasing decisions supporting and fulfilling site requirements in an efficient manner.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in business, engineering or related field preferred.
  CPM preferred.

• Minimum of three years buying experience with previous management experience.

• Basic understanding of equipment, having familiarity with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic related parts/functions, with the ability to seek out experts in these areas as needed.

• Familiarity with inventory control, accounting, expediting and production concepts and processes.

• Broad overall knowledge of purchasing, manufacturing, engineering or maintenance.

• Functional understanding of current communication technology i.e.: e-commerce, EDI, etc.

• Must be a sophisticated computer user with demonstrated skill in spreadsheet, word-processing and database applications.

• Organize daily work, work independently and be self-motivated.

• Previous buying experience and/or education.

• Excellent problem solving skills.

• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills required.

• Ability to influence others not in direct span of control.

• Ability to work under tight schedules in high-pressure situations.

If you are qualified and interested, please send your resume.  Your resume will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

Purchasing Director * GLOBAL SOURCING * 

If you are a STRATEGIC SOURCING STAR who has extensive experience with Chinese sourcing and solid Purchasing Management skills , PLEASE READ ON!! 

Our client, a leading Fortune 500 consumer products firm seeks an outstanding  Purchasing professional  with a strong background in Commodity purchasing with a special emphasis on chemicals, resins, plastics, and other items. This position will pay in the $100-130K+ Bonus + a truly outstanding benefit package.

As Purchasing Director  you will work with vendors, engineering, corporate supply chain and other areas of the company to help the company achieve key business objectives. You will develop domestic and foreign suppliers to drive down costs and improve quality. You will also be actively involved with Customer Service and the Sales/ Marketing group to ensure success in delivering products to such customers as Walmart, Target and other major retailers.

Requirements include:

A minimum of  7-15 years in Purchasing  with significant experience in the raw materials  - direct area. Previous successful experience in sourcing in China, Latin America, India and other locations is absolutely critical. You must have experience working in a Fortune 500 multi-plant,  manufacturing firm. You must have outstanding negotiating skills and excellent analytical ability to identify  and exploit key opportunities.

You must have a track record of proven success in cost reduction and productivity improvement using innovative approaches to Supply Chain Management. Experience in E-Commerce, E-Auctions, E-Sourcing is very desirable

Excellent knowledge of systems, such as SAP, ERP, MRP, JD Edwards is critical. Six Sigma background and experience in Lean Manufacturing is also highly desired. Degree required, MBA preferred.

If you are qualified and interested, please send your resume.  Your resume will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.