Job Description
Brief Description POSITION SUMMARY Our Waco, TX facility manufactures aluminum beverage cans commonly used for soft drinks, beers, energy drinks, teas and non-carbonated beverages. Using state of the art can-making technology, this high speed environment provides rewarding manufacturing opportunities. The Procurement Manager, reporting directly to the Finance Manager, is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the end-to-end sourcing, purchasing, and supply chain financial strategy for the Waco, Texas, aluminum division. This role ensures the facility maintains an efficient and cost-effective supply of raw materials (aluminum coil), spare parts, and specialized services while maintaining strict alignment with corporate financial objectives and budgetary controls. Essential Job Functions STRATEGIC SOURCING AND SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT Direct & Indirect Procurement: Develop and implement sourcing strategies for critical raw materials (aluminum, lacquers, inks), spare parts, and facility services. Contract Negotiation: Lead high-stakes negotiations for pricing, payment terms, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Secure long-term contracts that mitigate market volatility in the aluminum and chemical sectors. Supplier Performance: Establish and monitor KPIs for supplier quality, on-time delivery, and reliability. Conduct regular supplier audits and business reviews to ensure 100% compliance with Envases quality standards. Cost Savings: Drive aggressive "Total Cost of Ownership" (TCO) initiatives, identifying opportunities for cost reduction through volume leverage, value engineering, and process improvements. SUPPLY CHAIN & INVENTORY OVERSIGHT Inventory Optimization: Partner with the Process Maintenance Manager and Spare Parts Team to set reorder points and safety stock levels that prevent stock-outs while minimizing working capital and inventory carrying costs. Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify and manage supply chain risks, including geopolitical disruptions or logistics delays, ensuring continuity of supply for the 24/7 operation. ERP Leadership: Master the SAP procurement modules to manage purchase requisitions, POs, and inbound logistics tracking, ensuring 99%+ data accuracy for financial reporting. FINANCIAL & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE Financial Reporting: Provide detailed monthly reports to the Finance Manager regarding spend analysis, price variances, and procurement-related savings. Compliance Oversight: Ensure all sourcing activities adhere to legal requirements, ethical standards, and internal financial controls (SOX/Audit compliance). Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Logistics and Quality teams to align procurement activities with new product launches and plant overhauls. LEADERSHIP & TEAM MANAGEMENT Direct Supervision: Lead, mentor, and evaluate the performance of Procurement Specialists and Materials Coordinators. Workflow Coordination: Assign and oversee the daily activities of the procurement team, ensuring purchase requisitions are converted to POs timely and materials are staged and tracked accurately. Talent Development: Identify training needs for the team, specifically regarding SAP proficiency, negotiation skills, and inventory management best practices. Collaboration: Act as the primary liaison between your team and the Production/Maintenance departments to ensure that "line-down" risks are communicated and mitigated immediately. Requirements EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration; or a minimum of 4 years of a combination of education, training and experience in the Purchasing field. Experience: 2–5+ years of progressive procurement experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment. System Knowledge: Advanced proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office (specifically Excel for complex spend analysis and financial modeling). Critical Availability: Must be available to respond to and manage supply chain emergencies (e.g., critical delivery failures, line-down risks) on a 24/7 basis, including nights, weekends, and holidays, due to the plant's continuous operation Negotiation: Proven track record of managing multi-million dollar contracts and complex vendor relationships. Preferred Prior experience in the aluminum, packaging, or beverage industry. Professional certification such as CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or CSCP. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a significant plus. General Skills/Experience Ne