As our Supply Chain Manager and Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for leading and managing the end-to-end supply chain of HOPE and PCX, from procurement, warehousing, and logistics. You will report directly to the Leadership Team and manage a team of buyer/planners. Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Supply Chain & Operations:
- Maintain supply chain inventory and records.
- Find cost-effective solutions for supply chain processes.
- Manage the operations of accredited partners in the recovery, transport, and processing of post-consumer plastics compliant with the Plastic Pollution Reduction Standard and local regulations.
- Resolve issues that come up (e.g., delays in delivery, accidents).
- Create and implement action plans in addressing issues relating to the operations.
- Collaborate with other departments, such as Sales, for Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), to create coordinated plans for business growth.
- Develop and implement safety guidelines in all aspects of the supply chain.
- Ensure supply chain processes meet legal requirements and standards.
Logistics:
- Monitor logistics to make sure they run smoothly.
- Monitor the processors' capacity to meet the company's offset requirements and closely coordinate with Managing Director.
- Conduct site and field visits as necessary to ensure smooth and efficient operations;
Vendor Management:
- Communicate and negotiate with suppliers and vendors.
- Lead contract and pricing negotiations with suppliers, partner aggregators, logistics, and processing partners.
- Coordinate the activities of the aggregators, logistics, and processing partners;
- Work with the Standards and Compliance Manager in vetting and approving prospect aggregators and processors.
Reporting:
- Provide verified inputs on impact data and communications on plastic waste diversion to the Managing Director.
- Provide strategic inputs and improve efficiencies in post-consumer plastic recovery and processing.
- Participate in the review and refinement of the Plastic Pollution Reduction Standard and other policies.