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Purchasing Manager

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States · On-site

Senior

Athea Laboratories, a leader in specialty chemical product manufacturing, is seeking a Purchasing Manager. This position is located at the Athea-Cornell: 1900 W. Cornell St. facility with required travel to other company…

Skills: Procurement, Vendor Management, Negotiation, ERP Systems, MRP Systems

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Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States · On-site

Senior

Athea Laboratories, a leader in specialty chemical product manufacturing, is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager. The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for developing, implemen…

Skills: Occupational Safety, Environmental Compliance, Risk Management, Emergency Preparedness, Product Compliance

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Purchasing Manager

Share Corporation

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree, professional certificate
  • Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, Vision Coverage, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Short-term Disability
  • Posted 3d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Responsible for procuring a wide range of commodities and managing vendor relationships to ensure cost savings and quality for manufacturing operations. Leads bids, RFPs, and process improvement efforts while supervising personnel and tracking key performance indicators.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Operations Management or a similar field and over 5 years of experience managing a purchasing department. Proficiency in ERP systems and strong negotiation skills are essential, with APICS certification and chemical industry experience preferred.

Full job description

Athea Laboratories, a leader in specialty chemical product manufacturing, is seeking a Purchasing Manager. This position is located at the Athea-Cornell: 1900 W. Cornell St. facility with required travel to other company facilities in the Milwaukee area. 

This position is responsible for the procurement of a wide range of commodities to support the Company’s manufacturing operations at two different locations, including non-woven substrates, chemicals, corrugate packaging, rigid plastic packaging, flexible packaging, labels, and closures. This person will lead bids and RFPs for items listed above, with the goal of cost savings, quality, and consolidation of SKUs. This person will cultivate existing business relationships with vendors, create new connections, and remain informed about relevant market trends. This person will also review existing purchasing processes and lead improvement efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Reviews planning data and issues purchase orders to assure compliance with the production plan
  • Maintains vendor contact with respect to availability of materials and deliveries
  • Manages suppliers to reduce costs, improve quality and controls inventories and ensures a timely flow of materials.
  • Working in the Company’s Enterprise Resource Planning software for data entry and developing/running reports
  • Sourcing new vendors
  • Inter-departmental communication of cost changes, specification changes, availability, etc.
  • Develops a working knowledge of assigned commodities and associated supplier base.
  • Managing vendor performance, including vendor scorecard system
  • Managing customer forecasts and excess inventory agreements
  • Implement improvements to existing purchasing processes and delivery systems
  • Create and maintain key KPIs to present to upper management
  • Personnel management and supervision (candidate screening and interviewing, conducting personnel performance reviews, corrective action)
  • Assisting the Quality department with vendor compliance and audits

Other Responsibilities:

  • Lead or collaborate on special projects as assigned
  • Identify and implement ways to streamline processes and improve efficiency
  • Assists with Inventory Management
  • Tracks and reports on customer-supplied inventory

Qualifications & Skills:

  • B.S degree in Operations Management or a similar field.
  • 5+ years of managing a Purchasing department
  • Relevant certifications (APICS or similar) preferred
  • Experience buying chemical raw materials and/or non-wovens preferred
  • Strong working knowledge of ERP systems is required. Working knowledge of MRP systems is preferred
  • Strong analytical and mathematical skills
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Positive and professional demeanor
  • Able to work independently and take initiative. 
  • Able to work within a team environment and provide cross functional support.
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Extensive working knowledge of PC functions and Microsoft Office programs
  • Ability to travel between company locations and/or vendors
  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (e.g., eye protection)

Company Information:

  • Athea Laboratories is a manufacturer of wet wipes and chemicals used in industrial, institutional, and retail marketplaces. 
  • Established in 1965, Athea is a family-owned business that continues to see exceptional growth and opportunity in the markets we serve.

Benefits: 

We are proud to offer a competitive and well-rounded benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability (STD & LTD)
  • Voluntary critical illness and accident coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) options
  • Employee wellness programs
  • Company paid holiday, plus PTO
  • Tuition Assistance Program

Athea Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Athea Laboratories is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. 

Related keywords

PurchasingProcurementSpecialty ChemicalsNon-woven SubstratesPackagingRFPSKU ConsolidationERPMRPAPICSVendor ScorecardInventory ManagementKPIsSupply ChainManufacturingSourcing

About Share Corporation

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We Create Excellence In All We Do!

Industry
Chemical Manufacturing
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1971
Headquarters
Milwaukee, WI
LinkedIn followers
1,991

Share Corporation is a nationwide manufacturer of over 400 specialty chemicals serving institutions, industry and municipalities. Our strong commitment to producing environmentally friendly and superior quality products, as well as our dedication to "Excellence in All We Do" assures our continued dominance as an industry leader today, tomorrow and throughout the 21st century.

Offices: 7821 North Faulkner, Milwaukee, WI 53224, US

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About Share Corporation

LinkedInVisit site

We Create Excellence In All We Do!

Industry
Chemical Manufacturing
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1971
Headquarters
Milwaukee, WI
LinkedIn followers
1,991

Share Corporation is a nationwide manufacturer of over 400 specialty chemicals serving institutions, industry and municipalities. Our strong commitment to producing environmentally friendly and superior quality products, as well as our dedication to "Excellence in All We Do" assures our continued dominance as an industry leader today, tomorrow and throughout the 21st century.

Offices: 7821 North Faulkner, Milwaukee, WI 53224, US

ChemicalProduct DesignManufacturing
View all jobs at Share Corporation

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