Description

Working at Envision means having a job that’s more than just a way to make money. It's a job that makes a difference.

We offer team members:

• Careers with purpose
• Teamwork environment
• Amazing 401K Retirement Plan
• Envision Paid Life Insurance
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA Plans
• 10 Paid Holidays
• PTO & Vacation
• Tuition Reimbursement

This is a temp-to-hire opportunity! 

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for leading and executing the strategic sourcing for all raw material and service related purchases. Supervisory responsibility for the daily operations of the Purchasing Department including purchasing, pricing, inventory management, distribution, vendor negotiations, and contract administration. In addition, the Procurement Manager is responsible for using analytical methods and a variety of tools to understand, predict, improve and support procurement and sales.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE

·       Create an environment of strategic collaboration with suppliers.

·       Implement MRP tools and reporting structure.

·       Ensure supplier risk is proactively understood through continuous evaluation and reporting to vendors.

·       Provide guidance to team to ensure continual analysis of the most efficient ordering process, vendor performance and pricing to attain best-in-class procurement processes. 

·       Evaluate and administer performance management of direct reports, providing regular feedback, coaching and training on objectives and improvements needed.

·       Translate product and business requirements into detailed specifications to support the manufacturing operations.

·       Develop RFP process for new business opportunities and potential suppliers.

·       Supervise direct reports in the following:

o   Negotiation and administration of contract terms

o   Compilation and analysis of statistical data in order to support procurement activities

o   Negotiation of prices with vendors to ensure best pricing in order to maintain or increase net margins

o   Processing of Requests for Quotations

·       Develop new, and improve existing purchasing procedures and policies, communicating to departments, vendors and staff.

·       Maintain a high level of professionalism and ethical behavior in all interactions with internal and external customers.

·       Assist Accounting Department with invoice discrepancies and customer collection efforts.

·       Perform procurement support by performing a wide variety of standard and specialized procurement activities through the application of innovative and creative techniques.

·       Utilize quantitative skills to compile and analyze statistical data in order to support business execution. Identify cost savings opportunities and collaborate with leadership to determine best pricing matrix to improve overall margins while remaining competitive in the channels we serve.

·       Evaluate usage patterns with sales forecast information to establish reorder point levels. Calculate and provide forecast information to leadership, the purchasing team and suppliers as needed.

·       Resolve pricing, quality, quantity and freight discrepancies on any purchases. Help implement a system to closely monitor these discrepancies.

·       Flexibility to perform other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

Education:

·       Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field preferred; however, a combination of education and experience wherein the skills and abilities to perform the responsibilities and functions have been adequately demonstrated is acceptable.

Experience:

·       Minimum