Packaging and CAPEX Commodity Manager
Benjamin Moore

Packaging and CAPEX Commodity Manager

Join a company where innovation is constantly recognized as we look for individuals who produce world-class products, best-in-class services and customer experiences, design pioneering paints using the latest technologies and deliver unparalleled value and brand experiences for our customers and retail network.

The Packaging and CAPEX Commodity Manager is responsible for planning, organizing and directing procurement activities insuring low total cost of ownership, high quality procurement, and strong supplier and customer relationships to meet the packaging and CAPEX needs of Benjamin Moore. The candidate will negotiate packaging contracts and CAPEX purchases, develop contracts, develop sourcing strategies, and ensure competitive pricing. The goal is to meet the production and engineering needs in alignment with corporate policies and procedures and which fully protects the company against missed deliveries, shortages and outages, poor material quality, and other performance issues that might adversely affect Benjamin Moore. The candidate will partner with the Plants, Quality and Engineering organizations to develop multiple sources of supply and drive cost savings and supply chain efficiencies.

Essential Duties

• Partner with Benjamin Moore Plants, Quality, and Engineering organizations to lead sourcing projects which deliver desired results, mitigate business risk and drive efficiencies to meet their current and future needs.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies, which include competitive intelligence, and which are aligned with business objectives.
• Negotiate with suppliers for purchases and contracts that achieve lowest total system cost and which are in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Manage contractual commitments and supplier assessments, ensuring all purchases are consistent with quality and delivery requirements.
• Develop supplier base and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Forecast market changes; develop and recommend alternative sourcing options.
• Perform data analysis for strategies.
• Analyze, develop and deliver timely cost information. Maintain sourcing database and metrics for reporting and communicating Procurement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Facilitating Change
• Building and maintaining Strategic Working Relationships
• Business Acumen
• Planning and Organizing
• Strategic Decision Making
• Managing Conflict
• Communication

Technical knowledge/skills

• Knowledge of packaging purchasing
• Knowledge of CAPEX procurement practices
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Strategic and systems thinking
• Strong contract skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Familiar with financial management and analysis
• Ability to excel in a matrix management environment
• Global supply chain knowledge

General knowledge/skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong customer focus
• Excellent organizational and follow up skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment
• Knowledge of company products
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong project management and vendor management skills
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Understand elements of packaging and equipment and their respective strategies

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in field of business, engineering or sciences
• Master's Degree preferred
• Minimum of 5+ years' experience in packaging and/or CAPEX Procurement or experience as a packaging or equipment engineer/specialist
• Experience in use of ERP system (SAP and ARIBA preferred)
• C.P.M. and/or CPSM certification
• Travel Requirements: 10-20%

Company Profile

The color of pride: Benjamin Moore is proud to be a part of Berkshire Hathaway, which was recognized by Fortune magazine as the world's fourth most admired company. And for more than 130 years we've been a respected leader in the architectural coatings and home décor landscape; creating the products and tools that enrich and beautify thousands of communities each day. We recognize that our associates are the driving force behind our success and we strive to provide a work environment where hard work, creativity and purposeful collaboration are fostered and encouraged.

Join a company where innovation is constantly recognized as we look for individuals who produce world-class products, best-in-class services and customer experiences, design pioneering paints using the latest technologies and deliver unparalleled value and brand experiences for our customers and retail network.

Safety

At Benjamin Moore, our people are the heart of the company and our number one asset. We are committed to providing safe working conditions at all of our locations and have invested heavily in measures aimed at keeping employees healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. With safety as one of our core company values, we’ve modified facilities and work schedules to support social distancing, established enhanced cleaning and sanitization protocols, and regularly provide personal protective equipment to all employees—including masks, gloves and hand sanitizer. Ensuring the well-being of our team members is a top priority.

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