About Us:
BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers - every day, around the world. We offer innovative technologies, service and parts, and years of global experience in corrugating, finishing; slitting and packaging; stationery; bookbinding and security documents. Customers rely on our machines to produce and convert items such as corrugated boxes, folding cartons, passports, notebooks, copy paper, board, and coated and other specialty papers. For more information, visit bwpapersystems.com.
Job Description:
As the Director, Supply Chain you will be responsible for the development and implementation of a global procurement organization and supporting framework. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, controlling, coordinating, and overseeing the work of the procurement staff and other stakeholders. You will develop and implement short- and long-term plans, goals and objectives focused on achieving the department’s mission and assigned priorities. This role requires a strong understanding of Lean manufacturing and is expected to support a culture of continuous improvement and champion the use of Lean tools.
Primary Responsibilities
Responsible for the leadership of buyers and planners; plan, direct, coordinate professional development of procurement team.
Drive development, standardization, and implementation of procurement processes/procedures, supplier selection/management, negotiation and communication strategies, and cost reduction and process improvement methods.
Develop and deploy advanced procurement and demand planning strategies that work optimally with product development team during the product design and life cycle.
Promote and maintain up-to-date market knowledge about suppliers and service providers; develop long-term contract relationships as appropriate to exploit market opportunities and to secure strategic parts and services.
Distribute key commodities’ current and projected pricing data; take appropriate actions to minimize company exposure to upward fluctuations.
Develop key performance indicators and use them to report on company’s procurement performance; maintain a high-performance culture that meets/exceeds functional indicators with improved levels of service to both internal and external customers.
Establish and maintain systematic, analytical, results-based methods for monitoring supplier performance; communicate results to suppliers and end-users; provide timely action plans for corrective actions to be taken as necessary.
Manage and support corporate oversight for purchases across multiple expense categories and create strategic vision for company while driving purchasing synergies to achieve cost reductions across company product lines.
Build strong partnerships with supply chain vendors.
Embrace and exemplify the guiding principles of leadership and leadership fundamentals.
All other duties assigned
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Management or Business discipline
7+ years' experience in a manufacturing, production or military environment
5+ years' leadership experience in a manufacturing, production or military environment
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Company:
Bw PapersystemsSkills Required
- Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Management or Business discipline
- 7+ years' experience in a manufacturing, production or military environment
- 5+ years' leadership experience in a manufacturing, production or military environment
- Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing and championing Lean tools
- Experience developing and implementing procurement processes, supplier management, negotiation, and cost reduction methods
- Experience with demand planning and collaborating with product development across product lifecycle
- Ability to develop and report on procurement KPIs and monitor supplier performance
Barry-Wehmiller Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Barry-Wehmiller and has not been reviewed or approved by Barry-Wehmiller.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with immediate vesting and a defined company match is provided, supporting structured long‑term savings. Plan specifics are documented in the current benefits handbook.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available for both birth and secondary caregivers, complemented by family‑building supports such as fertility benefits. Company‑paid disability coverage offers additional income protection around family events.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A wellness incentive program can significantly reduce medical premiums when requirements are met. Telehealth and second‑opinion services, along with other resources, broaden everyday support.
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We’re Building A Better World. We’re more than just a successful capital equipment and engineering solutions firm. We’re an organization fiercely committed to improving the lives of our team members across the globe. By providing meaningful work in an environment of care and compassion, we send them home fulfilled by their time with us, rather than drained by it. We understand what every human being on the planet desires: to know that who they are and what they do matter. As a business, we have a unique opportunity to let them know that they do. Through our Truly Human Leadership culture and personal growth initiatives, we help them become their best selves. And when we bring out their best, they give their best. To their work, their team members and friends, our customers and suppliers, the people in the communities in which they work and live, and--most important of all--to their families. And before you know it, a better job has helped build a better world!
