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Viking Masek Packaging Technologies · 1 day ago

Purchasing Manager

Oostburg, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Viking Masek Packaging Technologies provides innovative packaging automation for various industries. The Purchasing Manager is responsible for driving supplier strategy, managing supplier relationships, and executing cost-effective procurement to optimize the company's production operations.

Industrial ManufacturingMedical

Responsibilities

Inspire and develop high-performing teams through clear vision, accountability, and leading by example

Build a culture of continuous improvement by driving innovation, establishing scalable processes, and leveraging systems and visual KPIs to manage performance

Communicate with clarity and consistency; cascade key company messages to ensure alignment, engagement, and buy-in at all levels

Lead with integrity and resilience, especially through change, while upholding Viking Masek’s values and performance expectations

Create and maintain meaningful relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and material providers

Develop and maintain a professional business rapport with suppliers

Work closely with Engineering, Production, Service, and other teams to ensure effective communication with suppliers

Quarterly and annual scorecard review for critical suppliers

Oversee quality control with Viking Masek’s respective suppliers, manufacturers, and material providers

Perform risk management assessments to mitigate potential issues with suppliers

Work with co-workers and suppliers to resolve items and ensure quality standards are met

Develop sourcing strategies and purchasing procedures within company guidelines

Implement effective supplier cost management activities to deliver savings to the organization

Negotiate pricing, terms, and lead-times with suppliers to ensure cost-effective procurement

Create Purchase Orders as necessary and monitor all purchase requisitions, handling adjustments with vendors

Develop and maintain supplier agreements, contracts, company SOPs, forms, and any other pertinent documentation related to the department

Assist in the quoting process to ensure compliance with company procedures

Be an expert in the ERP and any other vendor management software to streamline procurement processes

Develop and oversee the purchasing playbook, documenting all policies, checklists, and task owners to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance in procurement operations

Qualification

ERP systemsVendor management systemsSupplier negotiationSupply Chain ManagementCertified Purchasing ManagerAnalytical skillsRelationship managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills