Centralized Purchasing Manager

Overview

The Centralized Purchasing Manager contributes to the profitability of business operations through the successful purchasing, distribution and inventory turns of assigned product lines, working within a corporate centralized procurement team to optimize supply chain logistics.

• Monitor and enforce adherence to established P2P agreements, ensuring all procurement activities align with contractual terms, organizational standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Rigorously enforce procurement policies and standard operating procedures to promote consistency, transparency, and accountability across purchasing activities. Communicate with Park Managers/Director and work within Procure to Pay agreements and policies.
• Partner with End User and Sourcing Teams to develop a strategic vision for driving costs down and increasing bottom line savings, timely deliveries, and internal customer satisfaction.
• Manage Centralized Purchasing Team to support buying strategy as outlined by Sourcing Teams.
• Prepare and issue accurate purchase orders in a timely manner. Ensure all procurement transactions are properly entered into the system for seamless processing and tracking. Monitor and follow up on supplier orders to ensure on-time delivery of goods and services. Proactively communicate with suppliers to address potential delays or disruptions.
• Ensure 100% compliance with all standard operating procedures (SOPs) as they relate to:
  Company policies, Federal and State regulations, OSHA guidelines and safety standards. Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement in safety and operational practices.
• Analyze weekly, monthly, and quarterly purchasing and inventory trends to identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency, and improved forecasting. Generate actionable insights from inventory data to support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Advocate and support the continued development of Six Flags Procurement function, including measurement and tracking of benefits, compliance monitoring, and management report-outs. Champion the professional development of other Procurement team members.
• Train teams (Procurement and Requesters) in the proper use of procurement systems and Six Flags Procurement policies. Consistently review processes for improvement and ensure adherence to established standards.

• High school diploma / GED or Associate's degree / vocational or technical school degree
• 6-8 years of work-related experience with 5+ years progressive experience in purchasing, inventory, and supply chain management with extensive knowledge in operations- or indirects-related goods/services. In a strategic setting of a mid to large size organization
• At least 3-5 years of supervisory/leadership experience
• Strong computer skills, analytic skills, and problem-solving skills utilizing Microsoft Excel/Word. Fusion ERP and Maximo MMS