Director of Procurement

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Director of Procurement - Gastonia NC

Our manufacturing client is seeking a demonstrated procurement professional to develop, implement and manage purchasing strategies, source and negotiate with vendors and manage the acquisition of supplies and materials for this manufacturing plant.

This is a highly collaborative leadership position and will oversee a small staff. Professional communication skills, strong problem-solving capabilities and sharp negotiation skills are required, as is proven experience delivering results across the supply chain.

• Manage full purchase order process: request, vendor selection, scheduling, updates and adjustments
• Maintain accurate and detailed database records: supplier information, purchase records, annual spend projections and related forecasting and budget
• Submit RFQ and RFP to vendors: compile engineering specs, ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements and delivery expectations
• Issue purchase orders, track delivery, manage incoming materials and coordinate return/replacement for vendor/supplier noncompliance
• Manage domestic and global vendor communication, pricing and contract negotiations and vendor selection and management
• Utilize MRP/ERP + Excel to analyze and monitor inventory and stock on hand and plan for future demand
• Evaluate vendors, ensuring performance is aligned with specs
• Identify areas for improvement and design efficient and effective processes, implementing KPIs and metrics

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree or equivalent
• 5+ years of procurement and vendor management experience – preferably in manufacturing or distribution
• Comprehensive knowledge of inventory and supply chain management
• Proven negotiation skills around pricing, vendor management solutions and assessment of suppliers
• Hands-on approach with strong communication skills and excellent negotiation capabilities
• Strong of ERP / MRP software skills