Director of Purchasing

2 weeks ago

Auburn, United States Consumer Connection, Inc. Full time

**THIS IS NOT A JOB WITH CONSUMER CONNECTION**


Our client is seeking a savvy Director of Strategic Sourcing & Procurement with specialized expertise in CPG food.


The Director will:

  • Spearhead the development of innovative sourcing strategies to enhance cost-effectiveness, performance, and quality across the board.
  • Develop and execute short- and long-term commodity and risk management strategies.
  • Drive continuous improvement through robust KPI reporting and analysis, leveraging market trends and supplier insights to inform strategic decisions.
  • Oversee all aspects of procurement, from RFQs/RFPs to contract negotiation and supplier relationship management, ensuring seamless operations and cost optimization.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to streamline production planning and optimize the S&OP process.
  • Partner with R&D and Quality Assurance to source and qualify raw materials, prioritizing cost savings without compromising on quality.
  • Champion vendor quality initiatives and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Minimum of 8 years of sourcing and procurement experience in a manufacturing environment; prior food manufacturing or CPG experience is a strong plus.
  • Demonstrated track record of growth in procurement and team management.
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must have a hands-on and “roll up your sleeves” work ethic and capable of working though the range of sourcing strategy as well as the details of daily procurement execution
  • Solid understanding and experience of purchasing strategies and inventory management.
  • Proven analytical and decision-making skills to support effective buying decisions, problem resolution, process improvements cost reductions, etc.
  • Experience in managing and developing a team.
  • Effective communication skills and ability to work well with teams and cross-functionally.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Superior attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • Persuasive negotiation skills with experience working with contracts
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills.
  • Exceptional time management, program management, and organization skills
  • Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, formulas, charting, data management, and highly proficient in working with large data sets) is a strong plus
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint

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