Job Description
Within our Plant Procurement team - Leprino is seeking a Purchasing Manager to move our organization to an even larger level of sourcing excellence and operational efficiency! We take pride in our vision to be "world's best", it is why we work harder, invest more, and continually innovate.
1. Build lasting relationships with internal teams and trusted suppliers to support seamless operations.
2. Guide and support a collaborative purchasing team to meet shared goals.
3. Coordinate purchasing strategies that reflect both market insights and business needs.
4. Use thoughtful data analysis to enhance how we buy and source goods and services.
5. Work closely with plant and supply chain teams to make sure materials arrive on time.
6. Develop supplier partnerships that focus on quality, reliability, and transparency.
7. Monitor purchasing activities to stay aligned with our ethical and compliance standards.
8. Support team development through coaching and regular check-ins - everyone's growth matters!
9. Encourage cross-functional teamwork to better forecast demand and manage inventory needs.
10. Identify opportunities for cost improvement that don’t sacrifice product integrity.
11. Track purchasing activity to ensure smooth workflows and positive financial impact.
12. Be a visible ambassador of safety and community...