Purchasing Manager

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Are you ready to elevate your career? At IPG, we are more than just a global leader in packaging and protective solutions—we are a community that values safety, people, passion, integrity, performance, and teamwork. From tapes and films to packaging and protective products, as well as engineered coated materials and advanced packaging machinery, we develop innovative solutions that protect the world. Now, we are expanding our global team and looking for talented individuals like you!

Position Description

Title: Purchasing Manager

Department: Purchasing

Immediate Supervisor: Operations Manager

Status: Exempt Salaried

Location: Blythewood, SC 29016

Position Purpose: The Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing strategic activities to ensure that materials are sourced with suppliers that meet quality and performance standards at a competitive price. Manage selected major commodities representing high dollar value and/or critical impact on manufacturing operations. Perform sourcing activities and manage supply chain for new product launches.

Principle Accountabilities

Based on the total cost of ownership source and establish supply arrangements with new and existing suppliers for raw materials used in the manufacture of the company protective packaging products.

Support the sourcing and purchasing requirements for the company's R&D efforts and new product development process.

Evaluate the current supply base for major categories and develop/integrate new or existing suppliers to support current and future requirements of business for existing product lines and new products resulting from innovation projects.

Negotiate and establish formal and informal purchasing agreements and contracts required for the company's ongoing supply of raw materials.

Manage and support the company's tactical purchasing

Participate in the inventory planning and replenishment buying process

Oversee the purchase execution process including the expediting and de-expediting of materials

Centrally manage the company's supplier terms and conditions of business including the management and administration of supplier pricing

Manage and Monitor supplier performance including overall service requirements and quality. Troubleshoot off-standard conditions and ensure proper root cause analysis is completed and correction actions implemented and adhered to ongoing.

Provide necessary management reporting as needed including spend and cost analysis, PPV, and overall measurement of performance of supply base.

Work with manufacturing operations on assigned projects and best practices required to support the company's business growth efforts and operational efficiencies.

Related tasks as requested by supervisor.

Mediate price/quality disputes. Work with suppliers to implement corrective actions.

Perform demand and supply market analysis. Obtain information necessary to assess short-term and long-term pricing trends, raw material availability, and industry capacities.

Monitor Supplier performance. Recommend the addition/removal of suppliers from approved supplier list.

Perform annual quality assessments using the FHCS Global Quality Assessment Guidelines.

Manage and implement annual cost saving projects per assigned targets.

Essential Skills and Experience

BS Degree in Business Management or related discipline

5-7 years of purchasing management experience working in a manufacturing environment

Proficient with MS Office Suite

Industry experience in plastics or packaging preferred

Excellent communication skills

Team player and ability to work in a matrix organization

Travel approx. 20 % of time

Position requires the ability to organize and conduct meetings with internal customer and suppliers.

Position requires an advanced level of negotiating skills needed for involvement in supplier contract process and cost reductions.

Position requires interaction with other internal groups concerning technical matters, conveying ideas, and recommending possible solutions to problems.

Formal Project Management training is preferred.

Why Choose IPG?

At IPG, you will find more than just a job—you will find a place where your success is our success. We pride ourselves on a culture built around strong relationships, where every team member plays a crucial role in our growth. Whether it is through cross-department collaboration, continuous training, or sustainability-driven initiatives, we create an environment where you can thrive.

Our commitment to sustainability influences everything we do, from designing eco-friendly products to minimizing waste in our production processes. We are dedicated to building a greener future while providing safe, supportive workplaces for our people.

With over 40 years of industry expertise and a proven track record of growth and innovation, IPG offers a stable, secure environment where you can flourish!

We offer competitive pay, extensive benefits that support you and your family, and exciting career development opportunities. Whether you are looking to enhance your skills or advance your career, we offer ongoing training and the support you need to succeed. Think big, dream bigger, and make an impact with IPG.

You belong here. Join us today!