Purchasing Manager in Manufacturing - Flex-O-Glass Inc
Chicago, IL
About the Job
Flex-O-Glass is a leading plastics manufacturer and third generation family-owned company with over 100 years of business experience. We extrude plastic products, primarily films, but also sheet and profile. Our office promotes a family friendly atmosphere, broad diversity and welcoming environment to our team. We believe in our team and pride our employees on their individual contributions and team contributions knowing without them we can't be at our best to meet our customers and venders' needs.
Our company is currently searching for someone to join our supply chain management team as our Purchasing Manager who will work alongside our Director of Supply Chain Management. We are seeking a candidate who understands the needs of the business while maintaining a focus on safety, customer satisfaction, quality and productivity. Attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines are necessary.
This role will require the selected candidate to be in office Monday through Friday 8am - 4:30pm.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Monitor and develop existing supply chain
- Lead cost-saving initiatives
- Negotiate and manage pricing of raw materials
- Monitor existing and establish new suppliers
- Manage personnel
- Lead collaboration of new packaging designs and materials
- Evaluate and manage inventory levels of finished goods, WIP and raw materials for two plants
- Schedule production lines for two plants
Preferred skills:
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
- Scheduling experience
- ERP experience
- Inventory control
- Experience negotiating pricing
- Team focused
This list is non-exhaustive and may not include all responsibilities. You will report to the Director of Supply Chain and are subject to a pre-employment background check, physical/drug screen and the interview process.