Senior Product Manager - Insulation & Garage Doors

Sr. Product Manager - Insulation & Garage Doors

The Sr. Product Manager (Purchasing Department) drives and develops the organization's logistic and supply chain, acts as the expert in product knowledge and implements strategies and processes to achieve cost savings in insulation and garage doors.

Key Activities:

• Visualizes, fulfills, and implements the vision and core values within the organization.
• Develops purchasing systems and strategies for insulation and garage door lines that align with Sunpro's business objectives and industry standards of best practice.
• Implements lean methodologies to optimize system performance and inventory management.
• Manages the SOQ process and ensures optimal buying strategies across insulation and garage doors.
• Supports key internal and external business partners by maintaining optimal inventory and supply levels for insulation and garage door lines.
• Develops and implements negotiation strategies in support of Sunpro's performance objectives and strategic vision.
• Creates and maintains profitable supplier and sourcing relationships by tracking delivery performance and responding to problems in a timely and proactive manner.
• Negotiates pricing and rebate agreements with key vendors in efforts to differentiate Sunpro's cost basis against competitors in the market.
• Resolves vendor and contractor grievances.
• Acts as the product knowledge expert for insulation and garage doors. Provides product knowledge trainings where necessary.
• Works with location managers to forecast material needs and ensure direct to manufacturer purchases are optimized.
• Assists in the management of the procurement cycle and ensuring PO management and closure occurs in a timely manner.
• Manages the procurement and transfer of any centralized buying programs associated with insulation and garage doors.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

• Strategic Orientation - Ability to align individual and system performance accountabilities with the business priorities of the organization.
• Supplier Management Skills - Strong negotiation, problem solving, and performance management skills.
• Analytical Strength - Identifies opportunities, threats, and relevant trends through the accurate analysis of key performance and market data.
• Opportunity Development - Quickly and effectively identify opportunities for business growth and operational improvement.
• Interpersonal Skills - Professional written and verbal communication skills as well as effective relationship-building abilities.
• Technical skills - Strong computer proficiencies including, Microsoft Office Suite, inventory and account management software, time clock, Company intranet, etc.

Education / Experience:

• 5-10 years purchasing experience in the building materials or construction supply industry.
• Bachelor's Degree pertinent to purchasing or supply chain (preferred).
• Familiarity with regional market and business conditions.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical work requirements: Medium, requiring lifting up to 15 lbs. regularly.
• Repetitive motion associated with operating a computer and other office equipment.
• Frequent bending, standing, or lifting.
• Primarily inside, climate-controlled working conditions, seated at a desk for extended periods of time.
• Ongoing local travel.

This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or work conditions associated with this job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making employment decisions. Duties associated with this job and the corresponding job specification may be changed at any time to accommodate Company business needs.

Sunpro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.