Indirect Purchasing Manager

About the Company Built on a dream and distilled in Austin, Texas, Tito’s Handmade Vodka has been bringing people (and dogs) together over the last two decades. Tito’s Handmade Vodka has gained a reputation for its high-quality vodka, charitable contributions, and its goal to make people happy while making the world a better place. About the Position Requires in-depth knowledge and experience. Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services. Solves complex problems. Works independently, receives minimal guidance. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. Manages Indirect Purchasing organization and supplier relationships. Key Responsibilities Collaborates with Maintenance and Engineering Project Management departments to understand needs, manage purchasing activities, and support indirect inventory levels and project execution. Hires and manages indirect buyers Leads problem resolution for material related accounting and receiving issues Manages supplier relationships including Supplier Agreements and pricing Manages and communicates supplier and material lead times to internal departments to support planning and execution. Supports competitive bidding processes and negotiations to drive best total value, manage risk, and ensure supplier performance. Establishes and maintains RFP/RFQ templates and price thresholds to support consistent selection criteria and award decisions. Establishes sole-source exemption criteria and procedures, ensuring appropriate approvals, documentation, and compliance with procurement policy. Develops and maintains metrics to develop strategic sourcing strategies (short term, mid term and long term) Develops methods of business simplification for the procurement function. Participates in the development of quality documents for the purchasing function. Participates in cross-functional projects. Trains and audits activities of lower level personnel. Develop Indirect Purchasing KPIs to monitor spend and efficiency Perform regular audits of VMI programs Review purchase requisitions as assigned by workflow for completion and accuracy Communicate process changes with Vendors Negotiate contract pricing and terms Process new vendor requests and maintain IFS vendor files Review contracts for Capital projects Functional Knowledge Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines Understands suppliers’ business models and operational processes Business Expertise Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with the whole organization as well as throughout the supply chain Leadership Is a resource for individual contributors as a mentor Leads large capital projects with risks and resource requirements Develops training plans Sets goals for organization Creates synergy with both internal and external customers Problem Solving Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information Presents solutions to executive leadership Impact Impacts a range of customer, supplier, operational, and project activities within entire corporation Works within broad guidelines and policies Interpersonal Skills Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus Presents key objectives to both in internal and external groups Able to lead a large group and achieve common goals Qualifications Bachelor's Degree 7 - 10 Years of Experience Job Supply Chain Shift First Shift Travel Yes, 10 % of the Time What we offer Annual Base Salary + Bonus Plan Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance Company-paid life and disability insurance Voluntary insurance plans 401(k) plan with company match Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and flex time Paid Parental Leave Adoption Assistance Program Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) Financial Wellness Benefit Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Equal Opportunity Employer Fifth Generation, Inc. *This organization participates in E-Verify* #J-18808-Ljbffr