Regional Purchasing Manager

Champion Homes • Troy, MI

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About The Position

Lead the materials management function for Champion, providing oversight to all US plants on materials management processes. Additionally provide oversight and support on key categories for the RFQ to purchasing agreement process. 30% of time will be spent on materials management functions and 70% of time will be spent on purchasing functions.

Requirements

• Manufactured housing or construction industry experience of at least 5 years, preferred
• Plant or Corporate level materials management experience of at least 7 years
• Must have at least 3 years of prior procurement experience
• Strong negotiating skills
• Strong coaching and development skills
• Highly effective communication skills
• A strong focus on quality and service
• Live the Champion Operating Principles
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to make it fun and celebrate success!

Nice To Haves

• Manufactured housing or construction industry experience of at least 5 years, preferred

Responsibilities

• Work with the US plants to identify key opportunities for improvement in materials management and procurement practices.
• Provide guidance and oversight in diagnosing opportunities for reducing total materials costs.
• Provide oversight and management of key categories to plant materials management teams in managing RFQ to purchasing agreement process.
• Provides feedback and coaches plant management teams regarding materials management practices.
• Analyzes material costs and metrics and recommends solutions to improve metrics.
• Create and document materials management best practices and standard processes for the US plants.
• Create a training and development program to train plant materials teams on material management processes.
• Develop a recognition program to highlight outstanding improvements in materials processes and cost reductions across all US plants.
• Provide backup support for open plant materials management positions as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed