Purchasing Manager

Your journey to building a better world starts here! WHO WE ARE We help our customers deliver products that have a profound impact on people's lives. From ultrasound units and 3D printing to network security applications and in flight Wi-Fi, we help create products that build a better world. Now, more than ever, we are making an impact as we support products used in the fight against COVID-19. We're a global team of over 19,000 Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Aftermarket Service experts that partner with our customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service. Whether you're looking to start, make a change, or advance your career, find your path at Plexus and leave your mark on the world. WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT Engaging and challenging projects that fulfill and develop you. People that support and inspire you to realize your full potential. A workplace centered on collaboration and integrity. At Plexus, we're at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication and teamwork. HOW YOU WILL DO IT Purpose Statement: Site expert in the area of Purchasing/Material Control, driving operational improvement through implementation of best practices and management of the Supply Chain Value Stream Key Job Accountabilities: * Lead a site three-year strategy of site capabilities in alignment with a global strategy and customer requirements. * Execute to Plexus Escalation Process in order to effectively drive material and resolve shortages. * Ensure Focus Factory Purchasing team execution in alignment with a global strategy and customer requirements. * Lead Matrix organization of Purchasing team at Neenah site and PSA Purchasing team. * Direct management of MRO team at Neenah site. * Develop and execute training and best practices for Purchasing team including negotiations with suppliers and establishing best practices to enhance value to the business. * Oversee data management accountability for Purchasing team at Neenah site and PSA Purchasing team. * Manage site capabilities in support of customer/sales opportunity funnels. * Manage the tabulation and improvement of metrics related to health of process. * Lead the identification and propagation of best practices within the site. * Accountable to execute on Plexus' Best People strategy, leaders will focus on evaluating potential, driving succession planning and ensuring that their employees receive the development and coaching required to realize their full potential. Additional Accountabilities: * Lead the deployment of evolutionary capabilities within site. * Support the coordination with other sites to work toward common solutions. * Support and mentoring for high priority, immediate needs project. * Lead the identification of root causes and implementation of sustaining corrective actions. * Support operations reviews to gather VOC. * Support performance reviews, development and succession planning. * Lead succession planning for self and site roles. * Minimal travel may be required to meet the needs of the business (estimated * Additional duties as assigned. Education/Experience Qualifications: * A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration is required. * Seven (7) years of related experience is required; Seven (7) or more years of related experience is preferred. * APIC Certification in production inventory control management (CPIM) or ISM Certification in procurement management (CPM) is beneficial.) An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered. Other Qualifications: * Excellent oral and written communication skills are necessary. * Management/supervisory skills. * Problem solving skills. * Assertiveness, prioritizing skills and multi-tasking capabilities. * Computer literacy in MRP, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and AS400 are essential. * General office equipment and materials. Work Environment: * The work setting should consist of an office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and a low noise level. This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform. Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and upon completion of a confidentiality agreement. Our Values and How We Lead behaviors guide our processes. Plexus does not make employment decisions based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and encourage all to apply today! Globally, our policy is to recruit people from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, our company does not typically undertake sponsorship, including for H-1B, TN, and other nonimmigrant visas. Additionally, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. persons." "U.S. persons" are generally defined as U.S. citizens, nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.