Director of Purchasing

VISION:

CPG developer, multi-plant manufacturer, and distributor with a history of revenue, profit, and organic market share growth. Empowering culture with an attitude that every customer is their best customer. Strong advocate of Made in USA. Have a voice and make a difference.

OPPORTUNITY:

Lead a team of six. Report to VP Supply Chain and partner closely with product innovation, manufacturing, finance, sales, demand planning, and logistics. Lead all purchasing including commodity materials sourced from global vendors. Quick overview of responsibilities and opportunities to make a difference are:

Planning: Establish and execute on procurement and sourcing strategies, goals and initiatives
Procurement Management: Lead procurement team on contract negotiations assuring the best possible quality, value and service; monitor material minimum order quantities, lead times, shelf life, and inventory levels.upgrade vendor scorecard.
Sourcing: Evaluate new vendors especially on commodity-based materials
ERP Systems: Team with IT on developing more robust data and KPIs
Process Improvements: Identify and lead initiatives to improve processes.
Quality/Safety: Ensure that all suppliers are in compliance with Federal requirements (i.e., FDA)
Vendor Management/Audits: Enhance communications with vendors; facilitate site visits/audits of existing and potential new vendors.
RM Inventory: Provide inventory guidance in monthly forecasting and inventory; be actively involved with inbound logistics
Leadership: Manage, mentor and develop buyers, sourcing specialist and other direct reports; be viewed as a business partner across total enterprise.

REQUIREMENTS:

BS/BA strongly preferred. Seek 10+ years of business experience with last 3+ years leading all direct and direct procurement from domestic and international markets. First choice are qualified candidates from cosmetic, food & beverage, medical device, nutritional, personal care, or pharmaceutical setting that is FDA compliant. Must be willing to travel 20-25%, domestic and global. Role is neither hybrid nor virtual.

REWARD:

$150,000 to $170,000 DOE plus bonus, superior benefits & upside opportunities.

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