Job Summary:

The Procurement Operations Manager owns and enforces procurement operational standards across all production plants and serves as the business owner for procurement systems and processes. This role is accountable for procurement performance, master data governance, and ERP/MRP integrity. The position leads day-to-day purchasing operations, drives compliance, and partners with IT to implement system enhancements. The manager ensures strategic alignment between Procurement,
Operations, Planning, and Finance while delivering operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities: 
Key Responsibilities:

• Own and enforce procurement operational standards across all production plants.
• Accountable for procurement performance metrics and compliance across all sites.
• Own procurement master data governance and ensure accuracy across ERP/MRP systems.
• Act as the business owner for procurement modules within the ERP system.
• Partner with IT to lead enhancements and system optimization for procurement workflows.
• Lead and manage the Procurement Operations team (Procurement Specialists & Analysts).
• Drive efficiency improvements in purchasing workflows, tools, and ERP/MRP accuracy.
• Oversee Min/Max programs, MRP-generated orders, and inventory replenishment processes.
• Reduce stockouts, expedite needs, and excess/obsolete risks through continuous monitoring and optimization.
• Provide operational procurement insights to leadership, including recurring issues and improvement opportunities.

KPIs

• PO Cycle Time & Accuracy
• Min/Max and MRP Compliance
• Inventory Health (Stockouts, Excess, Aging)
• Invoice and Pricing Accuracy
• Operational Procurement Efficiency / Productivity
• Master Data Accuracy %
• Timeliness & Accuracy of Spend Analytics and Analytics Contribution to Sourcing Savings Projects
• Forecast Accuracy % for procurement-driven spend and supported by corporate SIOP
• Reduction in Manual Procurement Workload driven by analytics & system tools
• Training Completion Rate for Procurement System Users (Buyers, Category Managers, etc.)

Qualifications:

• BS in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, equivalent and/or 5+ years of experience in Procurement or Supply Chain roles
• Experience with enterprise resource planning software (Glob Tek, Radius, etc)
• Advanced working knowledge of Excel (Required):
  • Complex formulas: XLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, SUMIFS
  • Nested formulas for Min/Max, safety stock, reorder point calculations
  • PivotTables and PivotCharts for spend analysis, inventory aging, supplier performance
  • Data validation and structured tables for master data accuracy
  • Advanced conditional formatting for exception reporting (stockouts, late POs, price variances)
  • Handling large datasets (1,000+ rows)
  • Scenario modeling and “what-if” analysis for volume, lead time, and demand variability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project (Preferred) for procurement-related project planning.
• Experience and knowledge of various substrates in the plastic films, resin, converting paper industry
• Intermediate working knowledge of Crystal Reporting (Strongly desired)
• Intermediate working knowledge of Access databases (Preferred)
• APICS or ISM certification (Desired)
• Willing to travel 25% of the time; valid passport required

Other knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Strong adaptability to changes in work environment and competing demands.
• Dependable and committed to company conduct standards.

Physical Demands:

• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other computing equipment.
• The employee frequently is required to talk and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Bonus program
• Paid vacation and personal days
• Paid holidays
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Company paid short-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Other Details:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.