Purchasing Manager at DAP in Baltimore, Maryland

Purchasing Manager

DAP is looking to hire a Purchasing Manager on a contract basis, to lead and drive procurement category management for DAP's packaging materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, communicate & maintain category strategies for assigned commodity. Work with cross-functional stakeholders, including Operations, Marketing, R&D, & RPM Center Led Procurement, to ensure strategies are aligned to DAP & RPM objectives. Build category strategy to include savings projects, supplier optimization, specification optimization, demand management and other key levers.
• Ensure security of supply of packaging materials in general and support uninterrupted supply for DAP's manufacturing and 3rd party facilities. Develop risk mitigation plans including but not limited to expanding supplier base, additional facilities from supplier, inventory stocking at supplier, etc.
• Deliver materials savings to support the company's margin objectives. Continuously develop a pipeline of savings projects for 2-3 year. Drive down total cost of ownership, improve cash flow, improve supplier performance & identify new partners.
• Partner with stakeholders in DAP New Product Development projects requiring packaging suppliers' key engagement. Develop a robust supply base to support New Product Development, in partnership with Marketing & R&D.
• Maintain all necessary reporting to support Procurement leadership, RPM Center Led Procurement, Finance, and others. Ensure compliance to all appropriate policies, procedures & regulations.
• Ensure timely entry/update of data changes in ERP system (SAP Purchase Info Record), including price, terms, vendor, and commodity data. Summarize price, terms, and vendor changes on a regular basis to ensure ready access to current information.
• Investigate discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices with Accounts Payable and Cost Accounting.
• Approve payment of invoices in question, coordinate (from Purchasing perspective) artwork changes with packaging suppliers, plants, and Marketing. Maintain purchase history data to include generating SAP based queries for PPV Reports, etc.
• Maintain commodity price files and comparative pricing history with suppliers. Assist in developing standard costs for annual budget review.
• Maintain packaging commodity files. Maintain packaging specifications with Marketing and raw material specifications with R&D. Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain deep knowledge on the commodity market affecting the category

Requirements

• Preferred/ Not required: CPM Purchasing Certificate.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Operations Research, Mathematics, Engineering, or Business Management.
• 3 to 5+ years of strategic and in-depth, hand-on purchasing experience
• Sound knowledge of general office practices and procedures, preferably in a manufacturing or purchasing environment.
• Basic computer skills (AS400 and PC based) with capability of working with SAP, thorough knowledge of MS Office Suite, including extensive experience with Excel, and Lotus Notes.
• Good communication skills to interact effectively with internal and external supplier contacts.
• Ability to generate complex spreadsheets and detailed reports to communicate pricing trends/market information

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Provided Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) plans
• Employer-funded pension plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay Range

• $90,000 to $120,000 per year

About DAP

DAP is a market leading manufacturer, innovator and marketer of home repair and construction products including caulks, sealants, spray foam insulation, adhesives, and patch and repair products. DAP is part of RPM International Inc., a $6.1 billion, multinational company with subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services. You will find DAP products in the hands of professional painters, remodelers, builders, and do-it-yourselfers, and in 60,000 retail outlets, ranging from home centers and mass merchandisers to your local hardware, pro contractor channels and paint stores. DAP's eight manufacturing and distribution facilities in the United States of America and Canada service North America and the world. At DAP, we hire the best people and give them a collaborative and rewarding work environment that empowers them to succeed! We support associates in continuous professional growth and collaborate on the steps it takes to get to the next level in their careers. Our associates enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with company match, pension, paid parental leave, competitive health insurance rates, employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, free wellness programs and more! Learn more about DAP's history, culture and benefits at

DAP - On the job since 1865.