Procurement Category Manager

Job Description

Orbus, a leading and highly successful visual communications builder and designer of hardware and graphics to the exhibit and display industry, is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to join our dynamic Procurement team.

We are an aggressively growing company looking for candidates seeking long-term employment that will mature and develop with our business and who want to be rewarded for their positive contribution.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for job growth and advancement, while also having security and the ability to work in a creative environment.

This is an on-site position.

Supporting Enterprise Visual Communications Graphics and Hardware Category Management

Responsibilities:

Developing and maintaining purchasing of enterprise-level product line categories for the Orbus Visual Communications group, with high concentration on graphics (fabrics, paper, media, printing, inks, finishing) and hardware (metals, wood, lighting, assembly) categories.

Skills/Qualifications:

Managing category-level strategy for multiple product lines and aligning all Orbus facilities requirements to industry and market trends

Developing and controlling purchasing strategy; supporting inventory and production efficiency

Negotiating supply contracts and payment options; developing strong partnerships for supplies and services

Rationalizing domestic versus international sourced goods; working with mixed logistics models for materials

Maintaining records and reporting on continuous improvement of service level

Focusing on improved forecast methods; collaborating with forecast manager to improve inventory planning and turns for the enterprise

Knowledge of visual communication, graphics, or display category commodities a plus

Strategic Planning/Development:

Support product development; research and develop new suppliers for the enterprise

Plan quarterly communications (S&OP) with leadership to collaborate and plan supply and R&D solutions

Work to refine ERP system to develop better visibility, forecasts, and category spend management

Analyze all available data; own regular meetings with operations management to review COGS, usage, waste, best practices, supply issues, and QA/QC to improve bottom line results

Maintain daily, monthly, and quarterly KPIs

Drive Lean methodologies, ISO standards, and social compliance; efficiency improvements and elimination of waste

Development:

Responsible for one’s performance, continuously developing opportunities for improvement

Work with Director of Procurement and Directors of Production to develop and maintain department needs

Recognize when team members require further training & determine action plan for improvement

Cross-train and support enterprise locations, departments, companies

Qualifications/Requirements:

7-10 years’ experience working in a fast-paced procurement/purchasing role, or equivalent knowledge, in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge of managing business using an ERP system

Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management, or relevant work experience

Must be able to multi-task and communicate effectively to meet internal and external customer needs

Disciplined self-starter with effective teamwork and communication skills

Travel overseas and domestically, when required

Strong negotiation skills, contract administration, and ability to build solid partnerships with suppliers

Demonstrated use and solid knowledge of Lean methodology

Knowledge of ISO and social compliance initiatives

Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office

Attention to detail & ability to work in a fast-paced environment; demonstrates excellent, professional job performance in productivity, efficiency, cost-managementCompany Description

Orbus Visual Communications® is a market-leading group of brands in the United States and Canada that specialize in the manufacture and production of portable, modular, and custom displays used in events, exhibits, retail, and workplace interiors.

Brands within the group include The Exhibitors’ Handbook®, Promo HandbookTM, Nimlok®, Nimlok Canada, Fabric Images®, SEG Systems & Services®, Ultima® Displays Canada, and SignPro Systems®.

Orbus’ supply and manufacturing operations reside in Chicago, Las Vegas, Charlotte, and Toronto. For more information, visit

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