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About Us:
American Achievement Corporation has a long and successful history, providing products that mark special moments and achievements in people’s lives. From our start in 1913 to today, the company has grown and evolved in many ways but the quality of our products and our commitment to our people have been at the highest standards throughout this long history.
American Achievement Corporation is the world’s largest Collegiate and High School commencement services company, leading the industry in digital product innovation by helping students and their families celebrate the most meaningful moments in their lives. Operating under the Balfour®, GradImages®, University Photo®, Gaspard®, ArtCarved®, KeepSake® and Taylor Publishing Company®, the Company provides personalized products such as class jewelry and apparel, yearbooks and commercial printing, graduation cap and gowns, announcement products and photography through digital marketing technology, personal in-school deliveries, and customized school assortments. To learn more visit Balfour.com, the destination for Graduation products, and GradImages.com, the industry’s largest commencement photography platform.
With a strong balance sheet, as well as the strategic and operational support of its partners, AAC is well-positioned to expand its market-leading business and continue delivering quality products and services that help students celebrate the most meaningful moments in their lives. The Company is equipped to focus on executing its strategy, including its ongoing digital reinvention, production innovation, operational excellence, and strategic acquisitions, to drive long-term growth. The Company operates in more than 12 facilities in North America with worldwide operational supply chains. Come join our great team of over 5,000 team members.
POSITION Summary: Responsible for developing a strategic approach for the corporate and materials purchasing policies and procedures to develop a centralized purchasing program for the entire Company.
Essential position Functions:
· Develop, communicate, and manage procurement policies, procedures, and programs
· Develop a centralized purchasing program that adds value and efficiency to the organization
· Establish standards for and lead bid process and direct purchase process for entire organization to include manufacturing and corporate areas (machinery, raw goods, supplies, etc.) to include bid details, budget, cost analysis.
· Serve as the primary contact for procurement related questions, training, policy and procedure interpretation and alignment by all departments.
· Process purchase orders, bids, and proposals; and reconcile any invoices in partnership with financial partners.
· Work across a global organization, sharing and learning best practices, and balancing global and local needs and impacts.
· Identify vendor opportunities and challenges and partner with the Product Management team to ensure appropriate resolution.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
· M.B.A Degree or equivalent in Business, Logistics, or relevant field of emphasis
· 10+ years relevant materials management & purchasing experience.
· Experience in international supply chains and managing teams in different geographic locations
· Strong working knowledge of inventory planning, forecasting techniques as well as operational systems and warehouse management.
· Inquisitive, detail-oriented with strong quantitative analytical skills and an innovative approach to problem solving.
· Excellent MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Exchange, Word) capabilities required.
· Strong written communication and presentation skills required.
· Solid analytical and computer skills.
· Results-oriented, metrics-driven leader with expertise in purchasing, supplier collaboration, development, and compliance.
· Experience with sourcing and procurement, building a comprehensive vendor program and driving a competitive vendor landscape
· Applicant must have a valid US Passport or equivalent enabling extensive travel to various facility locations within the U.S. as well as suppliers and manufacturers abroad
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