Mgr Purchasing Raw Materials & Ingredients

Experience:  7+ years in purchasing, manufacturing, supply chain in cosmetics pharma or food manufacturing and 2+ years supervisory experience

Education:  Bachelor/University Degree focus in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain

•Solid business knowledge and understanding of marketing, finance, quality control and logistics is critical to problem and conflict resolution that is inherent with department activities. Strong analytical and administrative skills as well as superb negotiation skills are necessary to interface with suppliers and internal management.

•Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. Communication across department lines and development of trust between peers is critical to success in this position.

•Must be observant and compliant about the laws and regulations associated with each region and aware of the cultural differences between the US and each region. Must have the ability to work effectively and with appropriate sensitivity with multiple cultures, in order to interface effectively with subsidiaries.

•Travel (5-10%) to supplier locations both domestic and international to train buyers, lead in difficult projects or to troubleshoot.