Purchasing & Planning Manager
Core
Lead operational purchasing for Raw Materials, Purchased Finished Goods, and Direct Packaging Materials to ensure optimal inventory and availability based on global agreements, while managing Indirect Materials purchases to reduce risk and ensure value.
Role type
Senior operational purchasing manager
Builds
Raw material and finished goods supply chain for paint manufacturing
Domain
Manufacturing (Paints) + Supply Chain Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production supply chain execution
Required skills
Operational purchasing management, inventory management, import regulation and customs clearance, supplier relationship management, ERP systems (SAP, IFS, Oracle), local KPI reporting, stakeholder negotiation
Preferred skills
Experience with government liaison, supplier audits, logistics solution evaluation
Technologies
SAP, IFS, Oracle
Responsibilities
Lead and coach the local purchasing team to meet operational needs; Facilitate cross-functional cooperation for optimal planning and execution of RM/PFG/DPM orders; Secure price agreements for materials when delegated by global category teams; Monitor RM orders and communicate issues to global teams; Evaluate logistics solutions considering packaging, transport, and local customs regulations; Support global category managers in identifying and auditing local suppliers; Manage Indirect Materials spending and delegate low-value purchases; Ensure supplier invoice control and timely payments; Report on local KPIs for price development to global management.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
