JOB DESCRIPTION
DAP is looking to hire a Purchasing Manager on a contract basis. Provide procurement category leadership for DAP's contract manufacturing, finished good spend and inbound supplier Logistics
Responsibilities
Category Strategy
Develop, document, communicate & maintain category strategies for responsible spend areas.
Work with cross-functional stakeholders, including DLT, Marketing, R&D, & RPM Center Led Procurement, to ensure strategies are aligned to DAP & RPM objectives
Category Management
Build category strategy to include savings projects, supplier optimization, specification optimization, demand management and other key levers.
Drive down total cost of ownership, improve cash flow, improve supplier performance & identify new partners.
New Product Development
Partner with stakeholders in DAP New Product Development projects requiring 3rd party partners.
Develop a robust supply base to support New Product Development, in partnership with Marketing & R&D.
Reporting
Maintain all necessary reporting to support Procurement leadership, RPM Center Led Procurement, Finance, and others.
Ensure compliance to all appropriate policies, procedures & regulations.
Other
Ensure timely entry/update of data changes in ERP system (SAP Purchase Info Record), including price, terms, vendor, and commodity data.
Summarize price, terms, and vendor changes on a regular basis to ensure ready access to current information.
Investigate discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices with Accounts Payable and Cost Accounting.
Approve payment of invoices in question, coordinate (from Purchasing perspective) artwork changes with packaging suppliers, plants, and Marketing.
Maintain purchase history data to include generating SAP based queries for PPV Reports, etc.
Maintain commodity price files and comparative pricing history with suppliers.
Assist in developing standard costs for annual budget review.
Maintain packaging commodity files.
Maintain packaging specifications with Marketing and raw material specifications with R&D.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain deep knowledge on the commodity market affecting the category
Requirements
CPM Purchasing Certificate. Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Operations Research, Mathematics, Engineering, or Business Management. 3 to 5+ years of strategic and in-depth, hand-on purchasing experience Sound knowledge of general office practices and procedures, preferably in a manufacturing or purchasing environment.
Basic computer skills (AS400 and PC based) with capability of working with SAP, thorough knowledge of MS Office Suite, including extensive experience with Excel, and Lotus Notes. Good communication skills to interact effectively with internal and external supplier contacts.
Ability to generate complex spreadsheets and detailed reports to communicate pricing trends/market information
Benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Company Provided Life Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) Company-paid short-term and long-term disability 401(k) plans Employer-funded pension plan Tuition Reimbursement
Pay Range
$90,000 to $125,000 per year
About DAP
DAP is a market leading manufacturer, innovator and marketer of home repair and construction products including caulks, sealants, spray foam insulation, adhesives, and patch and repair products.
DAP is part of RPM International Inc., a $6.1 billion, multinational company with subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services. You will find DAP products in the hands of professional painters, remodelers, builders, and do-it-yourselfers, and in 60,000 retail outlets, ranging from home centers and mass merchandisers to your local hardware, pro contractor channels and paint stores.
DAP's eight manufacturing and distribution facilities in the United States of America and Canada service North America and the world. At DAP, we hire the best people and give them a collaborative and rewarding work environment that empowers them to succeed! We support associates in continuous professional growth and collaborate on the steps it takes to get to the next level in their careers.
Our associates enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with company match, pension, paid parental leave, competitive health insurance rates, employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, free wellness programs and more! Learn more about DAP's history, culture and benefits at www.dap.com/careers/
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Type: Permanent Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Posted: 2026-01-06 06:08:46
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER - MANUFACTURINGBIRMINGHAM (BORDESLEY GREEN AREA) | HYBRID WORKING AVAILABLEUP TO £70,000 (POSSIBLY UP TO £75K FOR THE RIGHT PERSON) + BONUS + BENEFITS
THE OPPORTUNITY: We're exclusively partnering with a highly successful manufacturing business in Birmingham that is modernising its finance function and investing in new systems.The company is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the day-to-day running of the finance team, while also delivering hands-on management accounting, business partnering, and systems improvement.This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified or QBE finance professional with manufacturing / engineering experience who is ambitious to progress to Head of Finance level.
Candidates with the right experience operating at Finance Manager, Senior Management Accountant, Financial Controller or Finance Business Partner level will be considered.THE FINANCIAL CONTROLLER ROLE:
Reporting to the Finance Director, as the Financial Controller, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the finance department, leading and developing a team of 5.
Mentor, support and develop a newly promoted Management Accountant to manage the entirety of the process, while remaining hands-on with management accounting / group management accounting tasks in the interim.
Deliver insightful MI analysis and provide Finance Business Partner support to key operational departments.
Lead on cost of manufacturing, bills of materials, and standardised product costings analysis.
Full ownership of cashflow management, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
Oversee weekly and monthly payroll.
Drive the implementation & adoption of a new ERP system, modernising and streamlining finance processes.
Manage manual processes in the short term while delivering automation longer-term.
Partner with operational and commercial leads to provide financial insight, challenge, and support decision-making.
Responsible for Year End, External Audit and Statutory submissions, in collaboration with the external practice.
Review and refine the company's bonus scheme and reward model.
Support the Finance Director with ad hoc analysis, projects, and strategic initiatives.
THE PERSON
Qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or Qualified by Experience / QBE
Strong manufacturing of engineering finance background, including cost of manufacturing, bills of material / BOM's, and standard product costings
Must have experience leading a small team, within a similar role, such as Senior Management Accountant, Financial Controller, Head of Finance, Finance Business Partner or Finance Manager
Must have experience of producing management accounts
Track record of systems migration / implementation
Strong business partnering and communication skills to influence non-finance stakeholders
Ambitious, proactive, and keen to progress towards Head of Finance
TO APPLY: Please send your CV for the Financial Controller role via the advert for consideration.
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Type: Permanent Location: Birmingham, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £70000.00 - £75000.00 per annum + Hybrid + Benefits
Posted: 2026-01-05 20:17:53
