Purchasing Manager

DAP is looking to hire a Purchasing Manager on a contract basis to lead and drive procurement category management for DAPs packaging materials.

Responsibilities

Category Strategy and Management

• Develop document communicate & maintain category strategies for assigned commodity. Work with cross-functional stakeholders including Operations Marketing R&D & RPM Center Led Procurement to ensure strategies are aligned to DAP & RPM objectives. Build category strategy to include savings projects supplier optimization specification optimization demand management and other key levers.

Supply Security and Risk Management

• Ensure security of supply of packaging materials in general and support uninterrupted supply for DAPs manufacturing and 3^rd party facilities. Develop risk mitigation plans including but not limited to expanding supplier base additional facilities from supplier inventory stocking at supplier etc.

Cost and Value Improvement

• Deliver materials savings to support the companys margin objectives.Continuously develop a pipeline of savings projects for 2-3 year. Drive down total cost of ownership improve cash flow improve supplier performance & identify new partners.

New Product Development

• Partner with stakeholders in DAP New Product Development projects requiring packaging suppliers key engagement. Develop a robust supply base to support New Product Development in partnership with Marketing & R&D.

Reporting

• Maintain all necessary reporting to support Procurement leadership RPM Center Led Procurement Finance and others. Ensure compliance to all appropriate policies procedures & regulations.

Other

• Ensure timely entry/update of data changes in ERP system (SAP Purchase Info Record) including price terms vendor and commodity data. Summarize price terms and vendor changes on a regular basis to ensure ready access to current information.
• Investigate discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices with Accounts Payable and Cost Accounting.
• Approve payment of invoices in question coordinate (from Purchasing perspective) artwork changes with packaging suppliers plants and Marketing. Maintain purchase history data to include generating SAP based queries for PPV Reports etc.
• Maintain commodity price files and comparative pricing history with suppliers. Assist in developing standard costs for annual budget review.
• Maintain packaging commodity files. Maintain packaging specifications with Marketing and raw material specifications with R&D. Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain deep knowledge on the commodity market affecting the category

Requirements

• Preferred/ Not required: CPM Purchasing Certificate.
• Bachelors degree in supply chain Operations Research Mathematics Engineering or Business Management.
• 3 to 5 years of strategic and in-depth hand-on purchasing experience
• Sound knowledge of general office practices and procedures preferably in a manufacturing or purchasing environment.
• Basic computer skills (AS400 and PC based) with capability of working with SAP thorough knowledge of MS Office Suite including extensive experience with Excel and Lotus Notes.
• Good communication skills to interact effectively with internal and external supplier contacts.
• Ability to generate complex spreadsheets and detailed reports to communicate pricing trends/market information
  

Benefits:

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Provided Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) plans
• Employer-funded pension plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
  

Pay Range

• $90000 to $120000 per year
  

About DAP

DAP is a market leading manufacturer innovator and marketer of home repair and construction products including caulks sealants spray foam insulation adhesives and patch and repair products. DAP is part of RPM International Inc. a $6.1 billion multinational company with subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings sealants building materials and related services.

You will find DAP products in the hands of professional painters remodelers builders and do-it-yourselfers and in 60000 retail outlets ranging from home centers and mass merchandisers to your local hardware pro contractor channels and paint stores. DAPs eight manufacturing and distribution facilities in the United States of America and Canada service North America and the world.

At DAP we hire the best people and give them a collaborative and rewarding work environment that empowers them to succeed! We support associates in continuous professional growth and collaborate on the steps it takes to get to the next level in their careers. Our associates enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with company match pension paid parental leave competitive health insurance rates employee stock purchase plan tuition reimbursement free wellness programs and more! Learn more about DAPs history culture and benefits at - On the job since 1865.