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GWS Tool Group · 2 weeks ago

Procurement and AP Manager

Batavia, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

GWS Tool Group is seeking a Procurement and AP Manager who will be responsible for overseeing the Procurement Team and Accounts Payable Team. This role involves inventory planning, managing supply chain operations, and ensuring timely and accurate accounts payable processes.

CommercialIndustrialMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing

Responsibilities

Manage planning and purchasing teams to ensure efficient and optimized utilization in terms of cost and production resources

Oversee daily AP operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

Promote continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making

Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations

Responsible for training new and current employees

Handles disciplinary actions in accordance with company policy

Partners with Human Resources to recruit, interview, and onboard new employees

Manage the supply chain while addressing opportunities for improvement and bottlenecks to minimize the risks of disruptions in plant supply

Management of inventory levels, slower moving and obsolete items in distribution and production centers, and ensuring adequate level of inventory to meet established goals

Monitor sales and order entry to better understand production needs and be able to adapt to production strategy and volume in the short, medium, and long term

Manage quality and accuracy of inventory in production and the inflow and exit of goods from inventory

Establish direct and periodic contact with key customers to understand demand fluctuations and adequacy of inventory level and production volume

Manage price development with suppliers to ensure adequate cost evaluation with production unit(s)

Seek alternative suppliers as needed to maintain cost competitiveness

Manage and/or support the development of internal projects, new products, and reallocation of products in line with the company's global strategy

Ensure compliance with the volume of the production plan, provide support to other managers, and seek alternatives and opportunities for delivery improvement

Manage performance indicators related to the area of purchasing and planning, to act quickly on external deviations (suppliers) or internal deviations (team), to avoid damage to the company's operations

Management and development of employees through performance indicators and engagement surveys to ensure diversity and growth among team members

Participate in invoice matching, processing, and payment preparation

Provide support to the General Accounting team and Production Controllers with AP-related data

Generate daily, weekly, and monthly reports, including Accounts Payable aging reports

Oversee and participate in the weekly disbursement process

Compile weekly funding requests to Treasury

Ensure all intra-group invoices are posted and that the SIH (AP) is reconciled at month-end

Confirm that approval and internal control requirements are met

Represent Accounts Payable in process improvement projects

Qualification

Procurement managementAccounts Payable managementInventory managementData analyticsInfor VisualTeam leadershipProcess improvementTactDiplomacyHealthSafety complianceCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

Requires understanding and application of procedures and concepts within own discipline and basic knowledge of other disciplines

Applies understanding of how the team relates to other closely related areas to improve efficiency of their own team

Leading employees. Manages a team; adapts plans and priorities to meet service and/or operational challenges. Coach employees to meet daily deadlines. Act in accordance with the Sandvik Leadership model

Use judgment to identify and resolve day-to-day technical and operational problems

Use tact and diplomacy to exchange information and handle sensitive issues

Evaluate and give suggestions to improve methods, tools, and processes. Contribute to sharing best practices within one's own area

Usually accountable for the environment, health, and safety as per local legislation, policies, etc

Ensure adherence to the GWS Way, applicable legislation and established policies and procedures within area of responsibility

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, data analytics, or related field

5-8 years of experience in accounting or purchasing/procurement, preferably in the manufacturing industry

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds at a time