OVERVIEW

Libbey is looking for a passionate person to manage a team of qualified professionals who are responsible for purchasing packaging, raw materials, molds, machinery, and instrumentation. Successful candidates are skilled negotiators professionals who are passionate about team building, generating savings and nurturing process improvements. They are proactive and collaborative, capable of taking inputs from multiple suppliers, making decisions, and ensuring timely supply for both direct and indirect purchasing. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Negotiate the main inputs, commodities, and strategic supply projects. Maintain operations in accordance with the company's strategy and coordinate similar inputs in both regions while ensuring an appropriate market price comparison.

·      Contain input costs through negotiation and search for alternatives. Streamline the company's productive processes for better results and compliance with Supply Control Policies and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

·       Education: Bachelor's Degree is required (Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, International Business, or similar)

·       Experience: 5 - 10 years+ experience working in purchasing.

·       Demonstrated ability to lead a team of diverse talent, bringing out the best in them and advancing their professional development.

·       Skills: Comfort and proficiency in problem-solving, negotiation, sense of urgency, effective communication, and goal-oriented.

·       System: Management of ERP's, Excel (Formulas, Tables, Databases).

·       English: Fully bilingual in both spoken and written communication (English and Spanish).

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer.

We are committed to an inclusive workplace, free of harassment and discrimination.