Details: Purchasing Manager General CommentsOur client is a global manufacturer of industrial equipment with headquarters in the United States.There is an immediate need in their Peoria Illinois purchasing office to attract an experienced Purchasing Manager.Salary will be in the $120K to $150K range. Relocation assistance will be provided.Scale - They want someone that has been responsible for a spend comparable to that of this position (500 million)Technical Skills - Looking for people with lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience.Negotiation Results - They want to see significant year over year cost reduction.Career Progression - They would like to see someone that has kind of come up through the ranks in purchasing or maybe someone that has varied experience within purchasing. They do not feel as though consultants would be a good fit for this role as they need someone who will roll up their sleeves and get to work.ResponsibilitiesMajor Role: - Reporting directly to the Global Segment Manager this role is accountable for the development, communication and implementation of worldwide sourcing strategies for the MRO categories. Collaborate with Site and Business Unit Managers to create a competitive advantage for our customers and the enterprise by developing, optimizing, and integrating a world-class supply base, while delivering local service excellence. Responsible for the category liaison with the corresponding Platform Purchasing Managers.People: - This person will manage a high performing, globally based team of purchasing professionals who will develop the supply base capable of meeting QCLDM requirements.Leadership- Develop, mentor, and train personnel capable of delivering the Global supplier strategies for MRO. Adhere to the approved Performance Management Plan. Identify performance gaps within the supply base and develop improvement plans for the identified gaps. Maintain the highest ethical and professional standards within this diverse global organization and recognize employee excellence.Strategy- Through a strong knowledge of the category the incumbent will set and sustain strategy and lead teams to fully understand the requirements and performance of the supply base. Using a 6 Sigma Strategic Sourcing approach, the team will evaluate strategic options; decide a course of action and implement.Customers - The role will encompass managing suppliers delivering MRO to the company. The role will require a strong communicator capable of keeping the customer fully informed of progress and working closely with the customer to ensure all requirements are met.QualificationsAble to acquire an understanding of governmental, environmental, political, and geographic factors that influence a supply base. Global sourcing knowledge and experience required.Bachelor's Degree required. Complex strategic relationship management experience required.Knowledge of Quality and Cost Modeling toolsAn understanding of lean principlesWell-developed communication and negotiation skillsCommercial real estate or construction management experienceDesirable QualificationsProfessional certification in Purchasing and/or Inventory Management preferred, e.g.; Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) and Certified in Integration Resource Management (CIRM), or comparable International certification. Affiliation with Institute for Supply Management (ISM) and American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), or comparable professional purchasing organization, preferred.Previous 6 Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt or Sponsor experience preferredPlease submit all resumes to Or Register Online at www.copestaffing.com

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