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Director Purchasing/Sourcing

 

Industrial Equipment Manufacturer - MI

 

Immediate opportunity for an experienced global sourcing manager to develop a strategic purchasing organization in a growing division of a global industrial equipment manufacturer. Experience in sourcing various mechanical and electrical components for industrial applications such as machine tools, material...

 

 

Director Global Sourcing/Supply Chain

 

Power Generation Equipment Manufacturer - MI

 

Immediate opportunity for an experienced supply chain manager with sourcing experience global markets to develop a strategic purchasing organization and an efficient, dependable supply chain for a growing, well-funded start-up alternative energy equipment manufacturer. Experience in sourcing various mechanical and electrical components...

 

 

Manager Global Sourcing

 

Industrial Equipment Manufacturer - MN

 

Immediate opportunity for an experienced global sourcing manager with "feet-on-the-ground" sourcing experience in Asian markets to develop a strategic purchasing organization in a growing division of a global industrial equipment manufacturer. Experience in sourcing various mechanical and electrical components for industrial applications...

 

 

Manager Global Sourcing/Supply Chain

 

Power Generation Equipment Manufacturer - MI

 

Immediate opportunity for an experienced supply chain manager with sourcing experience global markets to develop a strategic purchasing organization and an efficient, dependable supply chain for a growing, well-funded start-up alternative energy equipment manufacturer. Experience in sourcing various mechanical and electrical components...

 

 

Manager Global Sourcing

 

Industrial Equipment Manufacturer - Chicago,IL

 

A Unique opportunity for you to put your experience in sourcing and developing Asian suppliers of mechanical components and electronics to work for the growing U.S. operations of an international manufacturer of industrial equipment. Build what has been a primarily tactical purchasing function in to a strategic, global...

 

 

Strategic Sourcing Commodity Manager - Castings

 

Industrial Equipment Manufacturer - Houston,TX

 

This position is accountable for developing the overall sourcing strategy of Castings in support of the organizations business objectives. The individual will establish interfaces to provide support and include input from engineering, manufacturing and suppliers.

Strategic Sourcing Commodity Manager - Steel Fabrication

 

Industrial Equipment Manufacturer - Houston,TX

 

This position is accountable for developing the overall sourcing strategy of Steel Fabrication in support of the organizations business objectives. The individual will establish interfaces to provide support and include input from engineering, manufacturing and suppliers.

 

Commodity Managers

 

Tyco Electronics - Richmond, VA

 

Responsible for managing and coordinating (as needed) all purchasing functions relating to a major commodity or operating groups, special
departments, and technology departments. Ensures that such functions are...

 

NPI Commodity Manager

 

Pentair Electronic Packaging - Poway, CA

 

Reporting to the Corporate Strategic Sourcing Manager, our NPI Commodity Manager will provide supply chain leadership in the companies quoting operation to assure continued company growth, continuity of supply, and sustained profitability. This position will be responsible for managing RFP’s, obtaining new item quotes, facilitating effective negotiations, final supplier selections and...

 

Master Scheduler

 

Pentair Electronic Packaging - Poway, CA

 

The primary focus of this key position is to Create and Maintain a Master Schedule for the Facility. Monitor and maintain overall production schedules and communicate plans and performance against those plans.

 

Manager Inventory & Logistics

 

Maverick Brands/Sunkist Naturals - Palo Alto, CA or Fresno, CA

 

Inventory Management: Manage all Finished Goods Inventory: product, labels, packaging and ancillary materials. Inventory & Production Planning: Work with Purchasing & Sales to project inventory needs and plan production accordingly. Build ...

 

 

Planner/Buyer

 

Maysteel - Menomenee, WI

 

This key member of the customer focus team is responsible for coordination of supply chain replenishment and development of internal schedules to meet customer deliveries and plant inventory turn goals. This individual provides the required leadership to establish, maintain and improve scheduling policies and...

 

 

Materials Manager

 

Qualitrol (div. of Danaher) - Fairport, NY

 

The Materials Manager will manage a small team of purchasing professional in the management of our supply chain.  This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for the sourcing of materials and negotiating and implementing supplier agreements.

 

 

Procurement Manager for Global Supply Chain

 

Medical Device Manufacturer - Ohio

 

Responsible for managing the Purchasing Department to ensure a smooth and effective flow of materials at the highest quality at the best total price. This position oversees and coordinates purchasing activities at multiple sites.

 

 

Director Supply Chain Planning & Deployment

 

Pharmaceutical Manufacturer - Midwest

 

Set strategic direction and support staff in the development, implementation, and execution of supply chain processes in support of business and supply chain objectives Manage Managers who are responsible for managing planners & project managers who create and achieve production/purchase plans and schedules in support of goals & objectives...

 

 

Director of Material, Planning and Logistics

 

Tier 1 Automotive - Midwest

 

Provide strategic and functional leadership to enable client to attain its business goals. Charged with driving the Logistics strategies, including Freight, Distribution, Warehouse and Materials Management for an $850 million business with growth potential to be $1.0B by 2011.

 

 

Corporate Sourcing Manager

 

Aggregates/Mining Industry - Midwest

 

This position will provide sourcing knowledge and leadership across a group of commodities. The position will be responsible for managing the end-to-end sourcing process and executing organization-wide commodity strategies and supply agreements that deliver cost effective solutions for...

 

 

Global Sourcing Director - Castings & Forgings

 

Capital Equipment Mfg - Midwest

 

A $3 billion global capital equipment manufacturer is seeking a Global Sourcing Director for all procurement related activities for castings and forgings. ...the purchase base for the castings and forgings category is $300 million. Ferrous castings (steel and ductile) comprise the greatest percentage of the spend.

 

 

Senior Sourcing Specialist

 

Energy - Dallas, TX

 

Key member of the Sourcing & Alliance team providing assistance in the acquisition of goods, equipment, or services. Demonstrates technical procurement knowledge of commodities/services pertinent to sourcing team. Works with Manager and Principal in the execution of the a disciplined Strategic Sourcing methodology.

 

 

Director of Supply Chain

 

Consumer Product Mfg. - Midwest

 

We are seeking a talented hands-on individual to fill this high visibility/high impact role within the company developing and implementing supply chain strategies. Open due to growth of the organization, must have the individual who desires to provide leadership and technical experience that will dramatically impact the success of the organization. Strong communication skills are required. This position reports to the Division President.

 

 

Purchasing Director - Packaging

 

Pharmaceutical Mfg - Midwest

 

Develop, implement and manage global procurement strategies, objectives, policies and programs in the area of thermoplastic resins, corrugated, and flexible packaging raw material goods and services used in the manufacture of products for resale. Responsible for the management of a team of purchasing professionals and...

 

 

Commodity Specialist - Facilities & Services

 

Financial Services - Midwest

 

Achieve year-on-year improvement in total cost of ownership quality and service by executing and continually streamlining purchasing activities across Facilities and Building Services related commodities.

 

 

Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager

 

RSM McGladrey - Schaumburg, IL

 

Leads and develops buyer team to achieve company goals and objectives for customer satisfaction, cost, quality and delivery...

 

 

Business Alliance Specialist

 

ADP - Hoffman Estates, IL

 

As a Business Alliance Specialist you will:
Consolidate the internal business and legal requirements and facilitate communication within the organization to develop a coordinated approach with suppliers.Negotiate and manage contracts which...

 

 

Strategic Sourcing Commodity Manager

 

Baker Hughes - Houston,TX

 

This position will work in a team environment; will lead Strategic Sourcing Commodity Teams; will facilitate part-time teams of cross-divisional advisory board members; and will be responsible for the development and management of preferred supplier relationships...

 

 

Commodity Manager - Castings, Fasteners

 

Industrial Product Manufacturer - Houston, TX

 

Will interface with a variety of cross-function groups including project teams, manufacturing, logistics, quality, finance and various global units. The position will develop and implement strategies, develop and qualify sources, negotiate, draft and administer long-term supplier agreements for...

 

 

Materials Manager

 

New Balance - Lawrence, MA

 

As Materials Manager, you will build direct relationships with global material vendors who supply to New Balance manufacturing or worldwide contract footwear factories to achieve improved quality, delivery, cost...

 

 

Manager Supply Management/Fuel Manager

 

Transportation - Southeast

 

Manage a 400 million gallon fuel buy for a major transportation company! This position offers the opportunity to be creative in structuring and re-structuring new and existing purchasing systems to take advantage of opportunities tin competitive purchasing situations. Deliver cost effective solutions for company’s 4oo million gallon...

 

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MBA's on the move in 2008!

 

We recently surveyed over 5,200 MBA's involved in purchasing or supply management. Over 17% indicated they intend to seek a new job in 2008. Check with us when you have a critical role to fill.

 

 

Harvard BA Economics –  Fortune 100 Global Director of Purchasing. 20 year career progression in 2 Fortune 100 manufacturing cos. Currently leads an international team of over fifty Purchasing Managers and buyers in thirty-two locations in twenty-one countries with a combined spend of  more than $550 million. Implemented over $40 million in annual cost reductions and $100 million in aggregate savings including a 10% reduction on critical raw materials via leveraged negotiations and the use of on-line auctions. #081002

 

 

Penn State MBA, Princeton BA, outstanding scholar-athlete award winner. Sr. Director of Strategic Sourcing/Global Logistics with continuous career progression in $10B global capital equipment/machinery and building products industries. Experienced international sourcing and logistics executive with a range of supply chain skills including materials management, manufacturing, purchasing, global sourcing, logistics, production control, warehousing and shipping. Currently responsible for $300M of spend (direct, indirect, IT and corporate indirect) and 35 international purchasing professionals. Prefer Mid-Atlantic or European opportunities. #081003

 

 

Ohio State MBA (#1 rank in class), BSME Michigan 1992 (cum laude). GE Mfg Mgmt Development Prgrm. GE Leadership development prgrm. GE Six Sigma BB Leader. 12 year continuous progression at GE Power Systems & GE Aircraft Engines. Twelve years of management experience in diverse, global, and fast paced operational environments across GE. Areas of expertise include Advanced Manufacturing, Quality, Production Supervision, Global Procurement, Six Sigma, Business Development, Plant Rationalization, Acquisition Integration and Due Diligence. Currently Director of Sourcing for another Fortune 100 diversified capital equipment manufacturer responsible for $500M spend. Open to relo, prefers Midwest. #081004

 

 

Stanford MBA/MEM, BSME 1995, GE Corp Technical Leadership Program. 4 yrs leadership training and manufacturing management progression with GE Nuclear Energy prior to 7 year career progression in supply chain with global computer manufacturer. Currently Sr. Supply Base Development/Commodity Mgmt Manager responsible for power supply commodity.  Seeking Director-level opportunity in supply management/program management. Open to relo & international assignments. #081005

 

 

BS Purchasing, 2001.Six Sigma BB. Fast-track, up-and-coming manufacturing/supply chain manager with 5 yrs rapid career progression and record of outstanding results in a $4B corp. Now managing manufacturing and supply chain for largest production facility of an $8B consumer product mfg co. A skilled, results oriented professional with a broad competency base.  Experience in management, six sigma initiatives, purchasing, supplier relations and strategic sourcing.  Recognized for quality performance, creativity and leadership. Proactive and customer focused. Prefers Midwest. #081006

 

 

MSE/Supply Chain, BSEE ’01. Accomplished Strategic Sourcing Project Manager  in $5B industrial product mfg org with responsibilities involving developing strategies for sourcing top spend commodities and Indirect spend, managing Low Cost Country (LCC) sourcing projects, running E-auctions for the entire corporation, identifying new sourcing opportunities, to achieve 3% deflation goal. Over 3 years experience in Supply Chain and Operations; Masters with Supply Chain Management major, training in Project Management and Six Sigma from GE; Commodity Analysis and Optimization. Open to relo. #081007

 

 

1997 U of Tennessee grad, dual major Transportation/Logistics and Finance plus MBA/Finance currently responsible for ongoing design and continuous improvement of supply chain processes and systems (including demand planning, MRP, inventory planning, warehouse management, and distribution planning) for $3B med device mfg co. 4 yrs exper distribution planning, inventory management, and forecasting of specific product lines.  Liaison between manufacturing, marketing, distribution, and customer service for $3B electrical equipment mfg co. Strong in SAP and Manugistics. Prefers Midwest. #081008

 

 

MIT MSME & MBA! BSME 2001, Nat’l Merit Scholar, magna cum laude, Supply Chain, Global Sourcing & Engineering manager in $8B global med device mfg co. and $2B industrial capital equipment mfg co. Identified, selected and partnered with External Manufacturers to support key new med device product lines. Drove design teams to achieve 40% COGS reduction for new launch program. Open to relo. #081009

 

 

MSIE, BS US MilitaryAcadamy, West Point 1993 – Supply Chain/Sourcing Manager/Director with excellent career progression and record of accomplishment managing 150 suppliers, 9 direct reports and $300M spend in $24B global construction equipment mfg, plus capital construction project management of $400M+ in power generation. SS Green Belt, CPM. Prefers Southwest. #081010

 

 

Case Western MBA/Finance, BSAeroE 1989 – Steel and power generation equipment industry background, strategic sourcing of steel, castings, forgings and capital equipment. Talented Purchasing or Materials Manager with demonstrated cost savings and supply base reductions. CPM. Open to relocation. #081011

 

 

Ohio State MBA, Purdue BSME 2001. Up-and-coming Purchasing/Supply Chain professional currently managing $175M spend for major Japanese automotive manufacturer. Seeking supply chain opportunities in R&D/New Product Development. Open to relo. #081012

 

 

Michigan State BSE/Supply Chain Mgmt 2005 grad – Commodity Manager with over 2 yrs experience in chemicals and resins, managing $25M spend for N.A. Tier 1 plants. Demonstrated ability to achieve targeted saving in assigned commodities. Open to relo. #081013

 

 

George Washington U. MEM, BSEE 1993 – Global capital equipment & MRO Sourcing Leader/outsourced manufacturing coordinator with 14 yr continuous career progression in Fortune 100 chemical manufacturing. EIT 1996. Multiple awards and scholarships. SS Green Belt. Open to relo. #081014

 

 

UMass MBA & MS Plastics Eng, BS Chem E 1989 – Accomplished global sourcing/third-party manufacturing VP/Director with cutting edge supply chain strategy development in plastics and consumer electronics industries. Demonstrated cost saving ability managing a $450M spend supporting 36 global production facilities. Five direct and 36 indirect reports. Open to relo. #081015

 

 

U Chicago MBA/Finance, BSME 1983 – Director of Commodity Sourcing for $5B diversified manufacturer seeking Sr. Director/VP-level role with global manufacturer. Progressive career advancement in engineering, manufacturing operations and supply chain. Comprehensive experience in global sourcing, international team development, cost-effective purchasing, supply chain management, and the total management of technical product lines. Highly skilled in the sourcing of electrical and electronic products, power tools, and information technology hardware, software and services.  Hands-on knowledge of the global supply base, production and technical capabilities, and cost structure. #081016

 

 

Xavier U MBA, BS Ops Mgmt 1995 – Director of Purchasing – Americas, building products industry. Currently lead a global procurement team with operations in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Responsible for  $90 million spend on direct materials, $85 million spend on indirect materials for operations in 3 different countries with 4 manufacturing plants. Excellent supply chain career progression with $300M global manufacturer.  Open to relo, prefers Midwest. #081017

 

 

MBA, Baldwin-Wallace, BSIM Purdue - Highly accomplished exec with Tier 1 fabricated metal component manufacturer. Currently Director, Supply Chain & Strategic Sourcing. $400 million spend responsibility. Strong background in supplier quality. CPM, CQM, CQA and Six-Sigma Black Belt. Seeking Southwest. #081001

 

 

MBA, BSEE 1989 – Corporate Metals Supplier Development Manager currently managing 4 Supplier Development engineers in Asia. Managed $400M+ metals buy for major appliance manufacturer. Strong background in the steel industry managing $60M+ MRO buy for 14 plants. Also experienced in energy procurement, sourcing fabricated components and plant services. Seeking opportunity in the Southwest. #081018