Menasha Corporation · 3 days ago
Associate Manager, Purchasing
Ruffs Dale, Pennsylvania
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expMenasha Corporation is a leader in the packaging industry, providing innovative solutions for major global companies. The Associate Purchasing Manager role involves supporting procurement operations, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with purchasing policies to contribute to cost optimization and operational excellence.
ManufacturingLogisticsPackaging Services
Responsibilities
Supports the execution of procurement strategies to assure company objectives in the areas of cost, profitability, productivity, quality, customer service, and sustainability
Manages strategic and tactical execution of procurement activities of assigned location(s)
Authorizes purchase order creation up to $100,000
Ensures team compliance to Menasha’s purchasing policies and procedures
Implements and ensures team compliance with national supplier agreements
Ensures team compliance to Menasha’s Supplier Code of Conduct and Risk Management supplier insurance requirements
Collaborates with internal stakeholders to set cost savings and continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence
Engages key stakeholders to develop and negotiate tactical procurement activities to deliver on cost savings initiatives
Maintains supplier partnerships, leads regional/national supplier management and evaluation processes
Executes regional RFPs (Request for Proposal)
Executes annual assigned scorecard initiatives and analyzes performance through forecasting and/or other company reports
Provides guidance on staffing, training, employee relations and performance management to develop and enhance the Procurement function, working closely with direct reports
Interacts with key stakeholders to introduce new products or manufacturing techniques and make strategic recommendations
Maintains industry, professional and technical knowledge by networking, attending industry events, and reviewing professional publications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience required
Knowledge of the major responsibilities, accountabilities, and organization of the functions responsible for procurement of materials, components, equipment and services
Knowledge of practices and procedures for procurement of materials, components, equipment and services
Knowledge of methods, tools and documentation of evaluating, selecting and certifying suppliers and partners
Knowledge of process and practices for managing a variety of contractual agreements
Knowledge of the contractual and legal matters related to expenditures (consulting services, maintenance, agreements, hardware and software acquisitions, outsourcing, etc.)
Knowledge of tools, processes and practices for purchasing goods and services via electronic links to suppliers and partners
Company
Menasha Corporation
Menasha has built a culture over more than 170 years of family ownership that values a commitment to superior customer satisfaction and a welcoming work environment where employees collaborate, innovate, thrive, support their communities, and build long, meaningful careers.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
J
James M. Kotek
President and CEO
Recent News
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2025-01-17
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