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: 2025-11-06 22:10:47
HR ADVISOR LONDON - HYBRID UP TO £50,000 + EXCELLENT BENEFITS + CULTURE WOULD CONSIDER PART TIME
THE OPPORTUNITY: Get Recruited are working exclusively with a well established professional services business in London who are looking for a HR Advisor join their team.
This is a newly created role in their business and an exciting time to join and build their HR function. You'll be working closely with the COO who currently handles most of their HR to implement and improve their HR processes, taking more of a proactive stance and identifying areas of improvement.
The business have been growing consistently year on year, and have further growth ambitions, so this role will be key to that growth and play a huge role in taking them to the next phase!
THE HR ADVISOR ROLE:
Work alongside their COO to develop more scalable HR processes, procedures and the department.
Supporting hiring managers and where needed upskilling them in HR and Employee Relations.
Taking a proactive approach to HR, Culture and Employee Relations.
Creating a HR strategy alongside the COO that facilitates the planned growth of the team and business.
Act as a first point of contact for employee HR queries, offering clear, accurate, and timely advice in line with company policies.
Manage and monitor sickness, absence, and holiday records, ensuring accurate logging and reporting.
Support the performance appraisal process.
Attend and support in performance management meetings, providing HR guidance and accurate note-taking.
Support low-level recruitment activities including posting job adverts, arranging interviews, and liaising with hiring managers.
Ensure all HR processes and documentation comply with internal policies and current employment legislation.
Support with onboarding and induction processes for new starters.
THE PERSON:
Previous experience in a HR Advisor, HR Manager or similar Human Resources role.
Strong understanding of HR processes and principles.
Confident communicator with the ability to work across all levels of the business.
Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
CIPD Level 3 is desirable.
This is a fantastic role for someone from a Human Resources Officer, HR Generalist, HR Advisor, HR Administrator, HR Coordinator, HR Assistant, People Operations or similar role.
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Type: Permanent Location: London, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Perm
Salary / Rate: £35000 - £40000.00 per annum + Hybrid + Progression
Posted: 2025-11-03 15:15:07
