Director of Purchasing
Director of Purchasing
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Job Description
In this leadership role the successful candidate will direct the procurement of goods and services for Wastequips Parts (Wastebuilt) and Service (WRX) Division business unit. Reporting to the Chief Purchasing Officer the Procurement Director will manage a team lead day to day procurement processesdevelop and/or update procurement policies and procedures; and enhance Wastequips procurement program to add value and efficiency to the organization.
The candidate will lead in the development of reports and metrics to proactively measure team performance stocking levels and lead times to optimize the performance of the organization. In addition the candidate will lead the implementation of policies procedures and systems that support the companys Annual Operating Plan including the execution of multi-million dollar purchasing savings initiatives within the business procurement group.
You and your team will have tactical responsibility for assuring that materials and services are efficiently procured to support the needs of distribution sites throughout the US.
Salary Range: $150000 - $180000 (Based on experience)
Responsibilities
- Develop a center-led procurement program that adds value and efficiency to the organization
- Overseepurchase order processing and purchase order fulfillment
- In a supervisorycapacity conduct competitive bidding and develop strategicrelationships with key suppliers
- Ensure compliance with negotiated national supplier agreements
- Support team as needed in invoice reconciliation
- Develop and communicate a procurement business plan; establish communicate and implement goals for the department to promote effectiveness and efficiency
- Develop effective working relationships with the leaders of the business unit including collaboration to understand market demands and seasonality
- Develop communicate and administer procurement team performance appraisals and development plans
- Serve as the primary contact for procurement-related questions training policy and procedure interpretation and alignment by all departments for the business unit you support
- Develop and implement procurement-related training programs for the procurement team and organization
- Create and implement Departmental Key Performance Indicators to track the overall performance of your organization in meeting goals and objectives
- Manage current procurement policies procedures and programs with a focus on their ability to enhance organizational value and efficiency
- Meet regularly with respective departments regarding procurement for their understanding and/or recommendations to enhance policies and procedures
- Develop communicate and implement new/revised policies procedures as required
- Lead and Support ERP implementation and transition for all procurement related functions
Qualifications
- Excellent leadership and management skills
- Strong leadership skills in the development of personnel
- Excellent analytical and computer skills particularly Microsoft Excel in the development of reports and metrics to create strategies driven by data
- Demonstrated ability to learn new ERP systems to quickly maximize their efficiency in the overall purchasingprocess
- Strong communication skills
- Outstanding team building and leadership skills
Required
- Bachelors degree in Procurement Supply Chain Business or related field
- 7-10 years of direct purchasing experience with at least 3 years in a management role overseeing purchasing agents/buyers
- Knowledge of distribution and service related businesses
- Results-oriented metrics-driven leader with expertise in purchasing supplier collaboration development and compliance
- Demonstrated ability to lead and direct procurement personnel & activities in multiple locations (States)
- Minimum 5 years experience in managing workflow and material lead times to support distribution operations to ensure that sales are never impacted from stockouts
- Experience building a supplier performance management program
Preferred
- Direct experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP platform
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes for engineered products
Company Benefits:
- 2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-Up Medical Plans
- Prescription (Rx) Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Health Care FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- Company Paid Base Life Insurance
- Company Paid Accident Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Company Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Company Paid Disability Insurance
- Short-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary Hospital Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance
- 401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
- Vacation and Personal/Sick Time
- Paid Grandparent Leave
- Paid Bonding Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
About Wastequip
Wastequip got its start in 1989 with containers and compactors. But today we have evolved into so much more than just a manufacturer of high-quality steel containers and compactors. We are the waste industrys only All-in-One solutions provider from carts and containers to collect waste to hoists and trash trucks to move the waste to parts service and technology to keep your operation running smoothly.
While were proud to be North Americas leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment we are equally proud to be a driving force for enhanced sustainability across the waste industry. We are consistently striving to improve our own operations while making it easier for our customers to do the right thing building a brighter future for all.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
