Procurement Manager Job at Ace Sanitary, Cincinnati, OH

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  • Ace Sanitary
  • Cincinnati, OH

Job Description

Come join our dynamic, growing team! Ace Sanitary is a leading manufacturer and supplier of premium flexible hose products for the sanitary and ultra-pure manufacturing markets. We serve essential industries like food, beverage and pharmaceutical. Learn more at .

Position Summary:

The Procurement Manager oversees global sourcing/procurement, inventory management, and production planning to ensure a timely and cost-effective supply of materials for production. Leads the purchasing department and collaborates cross-functionally to align material availability with production schedules, support cost control initiatives, and uphold quality standards.

Primary Functions:

  • Source materials, negotiate with suppliers, manage supplier performance, and ensure compliance with quality and delivery standards.
  • Implement supplier strategies that encompass supplier assessments and onboarding; supplier optimization; and best cost.
  • Optimize stock levels, conduct inventory audits, and coordinate with warehouse for proper handling/storage. Establishes inventory objectives and assumes responsibility for inventory turns (stock rotation).
  • Align material availability with production schedules and monitor usage to avoid shortages/overstocking.
  • Manage vendor and part data within the ERP system. Support capacity planning and scheduling activities.
  • Track and manage material costs, drive cost-saving initiatives, and reduce waste. Accountable for supplier and commodity spend management and productivity generation, execution and tracking.
  • Ensure incoming materials meet specifications; collaborate with QC and evaluate supplier quality through the implementation of supplier scorecards.
  • Manage buyer/planner team, set performance expectations, and provide development opportunities.
  • Enhance material management processes, stay current with industry best practices, and support strategic sourcing initiatives. Initiatives include lead time reduction, order quantity reduction, and payment terms extension.
  • Actively support and serve as PM for new product launches, while serving as primary liaison to the supply base.
  • Champion safety, company culture and ethics.

Primary Competencies:

  • Professional communication and interpersonal skills
  • Negotiation and project management skills
  • Curious, proactive, critical thinker and strategist
  • Organized and results-driven
  • Analytical with attention to detail
  • Ability to self-motivate and meet deadlines
  • Proficient in use of computers and programs such as MS Office products, ERP, and video meetings
  • Works well with minimal supervision

Culture:

  • Demonstrate servant leadership
  • Respectfully listen to concerns and ideas brought to your attention, and comfortable interacting with employees at all levels in the organization
  • Accessible and approachable, respecting intellectual integrity and valuing individuality, building and fostering working relationships with business partners from a variety of backgrounds, thus enabling a partnership mentality
  • Collaborative team player
  • Open to feedback, continuous learning and committed to ongoing self-improvement.
  • Respect confidentiality
  • Embody our values of Integrity, Trust, Creativity and Courage, Teamwork, and Excellence

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field.
  • 5+ years’ experience in materials management, procurement, or supply chain roles. Experience sourcing machined or manufactured metal components, plastics, or importing finished goods is preferred.
  • Production planning and scheduling experience required
  • Lean manufacturing principles/experience preferred.
  • Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Certifications such as APICS, CPIM, or CSCP are a plus.
  • Approximately 20% global travel may be required
  • Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job such as:
  • Safely navigating a manufacturing environment
  • Extended periods of sitting; occasional standing, walking, bending and lifting
  • Using computer and office equipment

Attendance Requirements: Attendance on a regular, consistent basis is mandatory.

Accommodations: If you need a reasonable accommodation under the ADA or other state or federal law to perform the essential job functions as listed above, you may request an accommodation in the interview process.

Job Tags

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