Manager, Purchasing

Nordson Measurement & Control, a global leader in Measurement & Control, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.

Summary of the role

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Operations and Supply Chain, the Strategic Procurement Manager is responsible for developing, proposing, implementing, and reviewing programs to establish strategic partnerships in support of the Nordson's MCS Division's sourcing needs. These activities ensure Nordson MCS benefit from total leverage in the most cost effective and efficient methods of sourcing and procurement possible and measure the effectiveness of these strategies. This role will also be responsible for directing and facilitating a large, cross-functional, multi-Division that is tasked with leveraging the company's total spend for categories affecting Nordson such as Casting, Printed Circuit Boards, OEM Components, Outsourced Manufacturing and others. Additionally, this role will be liaison to Nordson Corporate Sourcing Group.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Champion a strategic sourcing process that will substantially reduce total procurement costs while achieving product quality, performance, and delivery expectations for internal and external customers
• Utilize a "Supplier Scorecard" to manage key suppliers ensuring they meet quality and service requirements while maintaining competitive prices. Evaluate and lead commodity to enhance supplier performance, monitor supplier activity relative to pricing, contractual obligation, delivery, scheduling, and productivity.
• Coordinate overall data collection and bid processes, including determination of comparison of services and products offered from a sourcing perspective, supplier outreach and establishing a bid list, data collection and RFQ process, evaluation of proposals with the business units to identify best business solution
• Design and execute the group's strategic sourcing initiatives, including supply market analysis, strategy development, management of requests for proposal, and supplier negotiations
• Interface and act as the liaison between business units/supply base management and the supplier(s) while the strategic sourcing agreement is being implemented
• Support Nordson Directors with key categories initiatives. They will lead or support different category projects that will impact multiple Nordson Divisions operation and sourcing initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in supply management, finance, accounting, business administration, or related field, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing and/or procurement. Master's in business administration (MBA) is preferred, but not required.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of the strategic sourcing and procurement function and current best practices
• Experience sourcing in relevant spend/supply markets: MRO, OEM Components, Fabrications, etc.
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent decision-making skills
• Very good mathematical skills
• Negotiating skills
• Project Management skills
• Computer skills, particularly in relation to inventory control software
• Management and leadership skills to motivate employees across the board
• Financial skills, particularly focusing on budget management
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Required

Minimal

Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.

Interested?

If you are interested in being a part of a team and creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, please apply online with your CV.

About Nordson Measurement & Control

Nordson Measurement & Control designs, develops and produces a wide range of process measurement and control instrumentation for a broad scope of manufacturing industries. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson Measurement & Control is a global team that works to create intelligent solutions that help our customers improve their manufacturing process, produce better products and become even more competitive. We offer a supportive culture in a growing and dynamic work environment. Whether you're just beginning your career or you're a seasoned professional, there's a place for you to belong at Nordson Measurement & Control. We offer hourly and salary positions in production, maintenance, customer service, quality, engineering, and more. We actively invest in our teams to help you build your skillsets and advance your career.