Sr. Supply Chain Manager

Procurement Operations Manager

The position is responsible for Procurement Operations within the Americas. The role is a mix of people leadership, analytics, tech advancement, and tactical operations with a diverse base of key stakeholders. The stakeholder group includes many internal functions, including Commodity Management, Logistics, Planning, Quality, Manufacturing, R&D, Marketing, Technical and Finance.

The role requires strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to manage multiple, high-visibility projects in parallel.

The role is flexible on location with a preference for proximity to an existing Oliver Healthcare Packaging site. Some travel is required, primarily within the domestic U.S.

People Leadership

• Routine engagement with a small team, currently 6-7 individuals, that represent Oliver's buying and logistics team. Depending on location, this engagement will primarily be virtual with occasional travel to support, as needed.
• Lead, mentor, coach and develop sourcing and procurement professionals. Provide feedback on strategies and buying decisions that align with organizational priorities and functional goals.
• Establish clear expectations, team KPIs, and development plans for each team member.
• Manage workload prioritization and resource allocation across the procurement and logistics team with a focus on building overall organizational capabilities.

Tactical Operations & Procurement Execution

• Oversee daily procurement operations for direct and indirect materials/services and logistics.
• Ensure timely placement and management of purchase orders in support of operational requirements.
• Support escalation of issues and supply risk to proper Commodity Management and/or Leadership team.
• Monitor inventory levels, shortages, and system/order variables in support of functional and company initiatives.
• Maintain strong operational discipline while balancing bias for action and strategic priorities.

Technology Advancement & Process Improvement

• Lead initiatives to modernize procurement and supply chain processes, tools, and workflows. This will be SAP-centric but can evolve to include other platforms.
• Lead Procurement systems optimization of ERP features that impact procurement, inventory, and supplier management.
• Champion continuous improvement methodology and process optimization initiatives.

Analytics and Business Insights

• Develop and maintain procurement and supply KPIs and reporting metrics.
• Analyze spend, supplier performance, inventory variables and trends, and operational data to identify and target improvement opportunities
• Monitor and report on delivery performance, lead times, quality metrics, and inventory value and health.
• Support strategic planning activities with data-driven recommendations.
• Measure and communicate impact of process improvements and strategic initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

Education

• Degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or Engineering discipline.

Experience

• 5-8+ years of supply chain, sourcing, procurement or finance experience.
• Prior leadership experience with preference for remote and/or geographically diverse teams.
• Experience supporting direct and indirect procurement teams preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience with ERP / MRP systems and procurement methodologies. – SAP preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Preferred Competencies

• Strong business acumen.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Collaborative leadership and care for team members and their development.
• Understanding of supplier relationship management.
• Process-oriented with focus on presentation and attention to detail.

Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 10lbs.

Special Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 10-15% per year
• Domestic travel – occasional and somewhat dependent on location but anticipate 4-6 total weeks of travel per year with focus on California, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
• International travel – occasional, but likely one week or less per year.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and/or weekends in support of different geographic regions.