Drew Marine is a global leader providing technical solutions and services to the marine industry with a comprehensive line of advanced marine chemicals, and equipment. Supported by a worldwide network of service engineers, and global supply chain delivering to more than 900 ports, we have a portfolio of products and services including: Water Treatment, Fuel Treatment, Maintenance Cleaners, Welding & Refrigeration, Firefighting, Safety & Rescue, Engineered Systems & Products, Onboard Test Kits, Analytical Services, Offshore Safety, Marine distress signals, Electronic search and rescue devices.

The Purchasing Manager II is responsible for ensuring the global purchasing function delivers an uninterrupted supply of materials at optimum cost and will manage a wide range of purchasing activities through direct and indirect global subordinates. This role is charged with establishing and implementing procedures to establish contracts with suppliers globally.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Maintain relationship with strategic suppliers 
• Support the development of supplier agreements 
• Assemble S&OP data for distribution within Supply Chain and communication out 
• Negotiate with strategic global suppliers 
• Formalize agreements based on established formats following negotiations 
• Manage the requirements including placing purchase orders with suppliers to critical project use 
• Perform periodic review of strategic suppliers, including cost review and ordering pattern review 
• Establish global supplier business reviews in conjunction with marketing to result in cost and knowledge development
• Champion designated product groups based on global direction 
• Other tasks may be assigned

Required / Desired Knowledge, Experiences and Skills:

• 3-5 years of strategic procurement experience is required
• Strong analytical skills is required
• Chemical industry experience a plus
• JD Edwards or similar ERP experience is desirable
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills required
• Experience in industrial gas and refrigeration purchasing strongly desired

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree is required
• APICS designation a plus

Physical Working Environment:

Climate controlled office environment and requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified.

We offer a generous Employee Benefits Package, including: 

• Medical 
• Dental
• Vision 
• Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 
• Short & Long Term Disability 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• 401K

 Drew Marine is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran