POSITION OVERVIEW

The Purchasing Director is a seasoned professional with a track record of success in a fast-paced manufacturing environment including developing people, performance, managing change, cost improvements and developing and sustaining effective vendor relationships. This position oversees the management of purchasing functions and directs activities so that approved products are shipped on-schedule and within quality standards and cost objectives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for the development and formulation of long-and short-range planning, policies, programs, and objectives for the purchasing function.
• Develop a strategic and timely purchasing plan to ensure that products conform to customer and quality standards.
• Sourcing manufacturing materials from a delivery and cost standpoint.
• Negotiate agreements with vendors and collaborate with partners.
• Building vendor relations and accountability.
• Review performance against operating plans and standards; provides reports on interpretation of results and approves changes in direction of plans.
• Formulate and recommend SOP, policies and programs that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of the manufacturing facility.
• Identify, recommend, and implement changes to improve productivity and reduce cost.
• Direct the establishment, implementation, and maintenance of purchasing and inventory standards.
• Drive a culture that emphasizes a "People First" environment, open communication, empowerment, recognition, and workplace safety.
• Partner with Human Resources to deploy leadership development opportunities, building a diverse workforce, and introduction of change management concepts to build an engaged and accountable workforce.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4-year bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field
• 7-10 years successful experience leading a large manufacturing purchasing organization
• Demonstrated success in the management of people and strong leadership traits
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical, numerical, and reasoning abilities; problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
• Proficient in WMS systems and how they relate to inventory control and accuracy.
• Startup mentality: scrappy, creative, and constantly iterating to be best-in-class
• Strong follow up skills (persistence)
• Ability to manage high level projects

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• MBA (concentration in Business, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field)
• Previous Supply Chain Logistics, Transportation, Purchasing or Engineering experience
• Change management including products and process
• Ability to manipulate large quantities of data to drive business decisions is a must - expert in Microsoft Excel required and expert in Microsoft SQL a big plus