Soni's well-known client is seeking to add a Direct Purchasing Manager to their growing team. The Direct Purchasing Manager position offers a dynamic role overseeing a small team, with a focus on collaboration between the Engineering and Manufacturing teams in a company managing three bottling plants. Responsibilities include supervising a maintenance team, ensuring alignment between teams, and implementing new processes and procedures for enhanced efficiency. This role emphasizes process improvement, requiring a candidate with strong interpersonal skills, the ability to read a room, and a proactive attitude in pushing back when necessary. The successful candidate will maintain a positive and flexible disposition, work diligently on devising new, defined processes, and effectively control costs to contribute to the overall success of the organization. Requirements: 5 years of Supply Chain/Purchasing experience Experience handling contracts and PO's Previous leadership experience Preferred Skills: Experience with IFS or similar ERP system such as SAP Supply Chain Certification Compensation: $85,000 - $110,000 Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications. J-18808-Ljbffr