JOB SUMMARY:   This position will develop and implement sourcing strategies for packaging and raw material ingredients. Responsible for buying packaging consisting of paperboard and plastics, and raw material ingredients consisting of liquid dairy & sweeteners, fruit purees, variegates nutmeats, stabilizers, cocoa powders, chocolate chips, colorings and flavorings. Some travel is required as vendor plant visits are an integral part of gaining a working knowledge of product quality and vendor operations. Strategies developed and utilized must be in line with and support Friendly’s overall objectives to build the brand, drive out costs, and procure the right quality products for the right price, thereby delivering value and high end customer experience to our retail, restaurant and manufacturing vendors and customers.

 The Company

Permasteelisa North America is a vertically integrated organization which engineers, manufactures and installs external cladding, also known as architectural envelopes or curtain walls, using materials such as glass and aluminum.  The Company is the North American subsidiary of Permasteelisa S.p.A., headquartered in Vittorio Veneto, Italy.   With revenues of approximately $1.6 billion worldwide, Permasteelisa S.p.A operates in approximately thirty countries with over 5,000 employees, and holds the leading position in Italy as well as strong market shares in North America, Germany and Holland.  Permasteelisa North America operates in seven locations, including its largest operation in Windsor, CT, and other similar operations in Minneapolis, Chicago, New York, Miami, California and Montreal, Canada.  The Company is recognized for their innovative and environmentally sensitive designs as well as the Company’s end-to-end services of design, production and installation.   With a well respected and recognizable brand, the Company markets and sells products through various channels for the architectural and construction industry.

Permasteelisa North America is currently looking for a Purchasing Manager to join our Windsor, CT, facility.

Responsibilities:

• Performs purchasing tasks and duties on projects taken on by Permasteelisa
• Handles and rectifies any issues regarding materials that require “special circumstances” (for example, a lack of knowledge of the origin and specifications of particular materials)
• Handles and rectifies any issues which arise that are outside the scope of the purchasing employees
• Delegates tasks and responsibilities to employees of the Purchasing Department
• Ensures that the Purchasing Agents are performing their duties properly
• Processes Order Requests and Transmission Letters
• Performs data entry tasks and transfers in SAP and NEXUS
• Ensure that Purchase Orders (PO) are created, recorded, filed, and stored properly
• Maintain Logs of Real and Projected Costs in PO Logs
• Responsible for tracking orders through he use of Production release schedules and other tools
• Responsible for receiving the priority dates from the Production Planners and the Project Mangers
• Responsible for ensuring that orders are placed in timely manner
• Establish and build relationships with key suppliers, customers, and clients
• Responsible for following up with vendors to ensure smooth transactions
• Assigns Purchasing Agents the task of attending Project Coordination Meetings
• Responsible for conflict resolution among employees of the Purchasing Department
• Responsible for the adherence to the Purchasing Procedures of Permasteelisa
• Managing budgets
• Centralize all Purchasing activities
• Discuss defective or unacceptable new goods or services with users, vendors and others to determine cause of problem and take corrective and preventative action.

Requirements:

• Educational:  Bachelor’s in related field
• Computer Skills:  Ability to do data entry using SAP and NEXUS, and significant experience using Microsoft Excel and other office tools (Email, fax, scanner, etc.)
• Work Experience:  Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Purchasing role
• Other:   High energy, an enthusiastic team player, strong leader, ability to problem solve, work independently, excellent customer service skills

Please apply by e-mailing resumes to:  pna-hr@permasteelisagroup.com

PNA is an AA/EEO employer. The company participates in E-Verify.

Job Title Purchasing Assistant

Start Date Mid February 2012

Reports To Purchasing Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES

. You will be involved with all aspects of purchasing including the following:

• Create and fax purchase orders relating to special (non-stocked or out of stock) orders, following established guidelines and procedures; assist with overflow stock/container ordering.

• Interact with suppliers, customers and stores to resolve delivery and quality concerns.

• Consistently update records related to items purchased and received (costs, descriptions, prices and inventory quantities).

• Run and review a number of computer generated reports related to above responsibilities. These will include Back Order, Unacknowledged POs, Warranty, Canceled Order, Receiving, and other reports.

• Liaison with Finance Dept/Business Office (e.g. resolve issues relating to the matching of invoices with purchase orders).

• Faxing and filing work related to purchasing.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Previous purchasing experience is highly desirable, but not required
2. Proficient in Excel, MS Word and Outlook.
3. Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
4. Excellent written/oral communication skills.
5. Self-motivated, persistent, hands-on and result oriented.
6. Well organized with the ability to multi-task.
7. Strong sense of urgency with the ability to take initiative and accomplish goals.
8. High degree of professionalism and maturity with good judgment.

The role will offer a competitive hourly pay level with benefits. This is full time and non-seasonal.

Patio.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer

APPLY TO : ELYSA GILLAN or Steve Rubin at srubin@patio.com
 

Yale University offers exciting opportunities for achievement and growth in New Haven, Connecticut. Conveniently located between Boston and New York, New Haven is the creative capital of Connecticut with cultural resources that include three major museums, a critically-acclaimed repertory theater, state-of-the-art concert hall, and world-renowned schools of Architecture, Art, Drama, and Music.

General Purpose:

Direct the strategic sourcing effort through use of cross-functional and multi-departmental commodity teams. The Sourcing Manager is responsible for implementing best-in-class strategic supplier relationships and agreements to leverage annual purchase volume and rationalize the approved supplier base to an optimum level. This person should be able to independently analyze commodity areas, provide recommendations on sourcing strategy and deliver savings to the University. The successful candidate must be a knowledgeable in business, able to influence and persuade, demonstrate domain expertise and be able to quickly think on their feet. This person should promote a positive work environment, spirit of cooperation and support for coworkers. Represent the Director and the department at key meetings with customers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and seven years purchasing experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Solid experience in drafting, negotiating and administering complex business contracts.
• Broad and varied experience in strategic sourcing of commodities and services.
• Familiarity with applicable state and federal laws and regulations a must.
• Thoroughly knowledgeable and able to demonstrate and apply supply chain management concepts.
• Experienced with e-procurement tools and techniques. Detailed and thorough understanding of the procure-to-pay process.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint, and database query tools.
• Ability to process multiple projects, set priorities, and work independently to meet objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated analytical capability and problem solving skills.
• Experience in leading other professional level employees in a team environment.
• Preferred: Experience with federal contracts; certified Purchasing Manager or equivalent certification or advanced degree; formal Legal training or demonstrated ability to independently review contracts and experience with consulting agreements, research supplies and laboratory equipment.

Application: For more information and immediate consideration, please apply online at www.Yale.edu/jobs - the STARS req ID for this position is 15245BR. Please be sure to reference source code ICAPM when applying for this position.

We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards and excellence of a career at Yale University. One of the country's great workplaces, Yale University offers exciting opportunities for meaningful accomplishment and true growth. Our benefits package is among the best anywhere, with a wide variety of insurance choices, liberal paid time off, fantastic family and educational benefits, a variety of retirement benefits, extensive recreational facilities, and much more.

Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.  Yale values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups.

Sourcing and Materials Manager

This is a hands on position with a growing company that is building for the future.  Oversee entire supply chain, ensuring that quality products are procured at the lowest overall cost and managing suppliers to guarantee on time delivery and managing cost to ensure bottom line results.

¦ Plans and implements activities related to the timely, cost-effective procurement, inventory control, planning, warehousing and quality control of production materials.

¦ Responsible for sourcing including negotiating commercial terms and implementing purchasing agreements with suppliers.

¦ Develop and maintain appropriate and productive supplier relationships, perform ongoing evaluation of supplier reliability, and develop alternate sources.

¦ Working with a fast paced team developing and launching new products.

¦ Use leveraging and benchmarking to deliver business results and competitive advantage.

¦ Utilize lean concepts, demand flow technology and Six Sigma to continuously improve.

¦ Managed 2 people.  Lead, mentor and develop team.

Minimum qualities to qualify:

¦ BS degree

¦ 7 +  years managing a corporate LEAN / PULL supply chain department for a company with $40-70M in sales

¦ Significant expertise managing entire supply chain: inventory, purchasing, material planning, logistics departments in a electro-mechanical components assembly manufacturing environment

¦ Extensive NPI experience

¦ Systems savvy; substantial ERP expertise. Hands on involvement in an ERP implementation and PLM processes.

¦ Experience developing Pull supply chain environment and the implementation of related principles such as Lean Manufacturing, Toyota Production System, Demand Flow Technology

¦ In-depth electro-mechanical components supplier identification, development and management

¦ Demonstrated experience successfully preparing and managing a bidding process

¦ CPM or APICS certification preferred but not required, Six Sigma Knowledge a plus

This position is located near Seymour / New Haven Connecticut. Limited relocation is available.