Director, Purchasing

Overview

Directs procurement strategy, supplier contracts, and purchasing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• market analysis
• process improvement
• purchase authority
• procurement ops
• subcontract review
• supplier relations

Tasks

-Maintain an understanding of material demands and commodity markets as it relates to developing the best cost positions possible. -Works to develop new process improvement concepts to increase efficiency and better team engagement. -The employee is regularly required to walk and sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl (for purposes of assisting with project job walks and site inspections). -The employee may regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. -Signature authority for project support purchase orders, subcontracts, business unit or CapEx AIA contracts. -Prepare quarterly report for distribution to VP level ACCO leaders and the VP, Procurement which details open problems, summary of any issues, expected cost impacts, and recovery projections. -Oversee all procurement support operations including purchasing, subcontracting, project vendor management support, Tool cribs, Fabrication Shops, Facility Management, Capital Expenditures, and other Business Unit costs. -While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. -Responsible for subcontract review of non-union requests, bond reviews, and redline review/negotiations. -Work with Business Unit Managers to ensure a working understanding of ACCO’s needs in order to continually improve on Purchasing department processes and results. -Maintain relationships with key staff at major suppliers in all markets. -Hold regular meetings with direct reports to review all open problems, understand cost implications, and direct strategy to ensure ethical practices with our suppliers and minimum ACCO’s loss as a result of supplier actions. -Maintain productivity KPI for Project Buyers to ensure requests are being handled in a timely manner. -Work to manage the process of mitigating delays, properly notifying suppliers of their responsibilities from a cost perspective relative to supplier caused issues, and resolving billing disputes between ACCO and suppliers.

Requirements

• supply chain
• project management
• bachelor’s degree
• 10+ years
• negotiation
• leadership

What You Bring

-Advanced dispute resolution and negotiation skills. -Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people. -Proactivity / Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one’s level/position and with minimal supervision. -Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills. -The employee is occasionally required to reach above shoulder height to access storage cabinets and shelves. -Big Picture: Understands and contributes to organizations’ short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success. -Demonstrates high ethical standards. -Ability to motivate and lead a diverse and complex team. -Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision. -Has a basic understanding of subcontracting including applicable terms and requirements (insurance, indemnity, payment, etc.). -Proven ability to advocate and persevere on behalf of the organization. -Teamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner. -Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve a problem in support of personal, group, department, or organizational objectives. -Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities. -Track record of process management, project management, and evaluation. -Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, or related field. -Proven ability to foster internal and external relationships. -Understanding of Supply Chain Management, and the complexities of multi-tier supply chain management. -10+ years of experience of leading purchasing initiatives.

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