Purchasing Manager (Personal Care Products Manufacturing)

About Our Client

My client is a nationally recognized personal care products contract manufacturer with multiple top-tier facilities in the US. They are a turn-key solution for many affordable and premium brands in hair care, pet care, hygiene, and beauty. Administration assistance, procurement, R&D, QA/QC, production, packaging, sales, marketing, logistics and supply chain - my client provides an outstanding 360 service for their customers!

• Team Leadership: Lead and manage buyers, ensuring compliance with job descriptions, ERP software usage, training, and goal setting.
• Vendor Management: Maintain positive relationships with both domestic and international vendors.
• Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels to maintain adequate raw materials inventory to meet production schedules.
• Cost Management: Ensure cost-effective procurement and transportation of raw materials and supplies.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated on import regulations, tariffs, taxes, and economic factors affecting vendors, informing the team as needed.
• Discrepancy Resolution: Handle claims related to short or damaged shipments and verify purchasing invoices and freight bills.
• Data Accuracy: Ensure the accuracy of purchasing information (e.g., costs, lead times, vendor data) in the ERP system.
• Vendor Qualification: Qualify new vendors and establish credit applications according to SOPs.
• New Material Sourcing: Source new raw materials and components as requested by Product Development and the Lab.
• Process Improvement: Collaborate with IT to improve data entry efficiency.
• Supervise three Buyers, including hiring, training, and evaluating performance
• Provide feedback for self and team evaluations and goal setting
• Address professional behavior or performance issues in collaboration with HR.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Experience: 5+ years in procurement, contract review, and vendor management
• Ability to analyze data and draw conclusions.
• Experience in managing processes and leading teams.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and ERP systems.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to evaluate vendors and ensure quality control.
• Knowledge of international import rules and vendor evaluation.

• $75,000-90,000 base salary range (depending on experience)
• Annual bonus target
• Full benefits options - dental, medical, vision
• 401K w/match
• PTO + paid holidays package
• 10-25% travel to both facilities