Head of Supply Chain and Procurement

Purchasing Manager

Quality, Cost & Delivery: Ensure all procurement aligns with Aquafil USA's operational standards for price, quality, lead times, and reliability.

Supplier Relationship & Risk Management: Cultivate a diverse vendor network to drive competitive pricing, mitigate supply chain risk, and secure alternative sourcing for critical components.

Inventory Optimization: Balance inventory levels using Min/Max controls to minimize carrying costs while maintaining 100% operational uptime across manufacturing lines.

Cost Reduction & Market Intelligence: Track market trends and global supply dynamics for raw materials and packaging to negotiate optimal terms, lower company overhead, and protect gross margins.

Inventory Accuracy & Organization: Direct daily cycle counts along with mid-year and year-end physical audits; partner with Maintenance and Production to organize spare parts storage by process, machine type, and section.

Equipment & Fleet Management: Lead vendor evaluations and lease negotiations for fleet vehicles, trailers, and lift trucks to secure cost-effective capital equipment solutions.

Regulatory & Quality Compliance: Oversee vendor audits and internal practices to maintain strict alignment with ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) standards.

Review and approve purchase orders for Cartersville, GA facilities within established financial limits (up to $500 initial authorization; Identify, suggest, and implement alternative materials or suppliers when facing supply chain disruptions or obsolete parts.

Partner with the CFO and Director of Operations to manage the decommissioning, resale, or scrap disposal of obsolete capital assets in accordance with asset register protocols.

Supervise, mentor, and direct the daily activities of Purchasing Agents and Clerks to maintain high service levels and complete inventory record integrity.

Manage department administrative workflows, including payroll timecard approvals using PayCom.

Participate in cross-functional production, maintenance, and project planning meetings to anticipate short-notice material and component requirements.

Actively champion Aquafil's Recycling Guidelines and Environmental Management Systems (EMS) policy across all procurement and vendor operations.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the purchasing department to eliminate process bottlenecks and ensure workplace safety.

Hands-on experience with SAP purchase order workflows, inventory modules, and approval hierarchies.

Office & Payroll Systems: Proficiency in Google Workspace, standard office software, and HR/payroll tools (PayCom experience preferred).

Inventory Controls: Working knowledge of Min/Max stock management systems, safety stock calculations, and strategic warehouse organization.

Technical Purchasing: Strong familiarity with common industrial electrical and mechanical spare parts, equipment specs, and sourcing channels (including hard-to-find or legacy machine components).

Sound understanding of manufacturing operations, production lines, and maintenance workflows to effectively gauge material needs.

Vendor & Asset Sourcing: Proven ability to evaluate supplier performance, negotiate lease terms, and engage with capital asset liquidators/used machinery buyers.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Exceptional communication skills to work alongside internal teams, plant maintenance, and third-party contractors on complex projects.