Director of Procurement

This position is responsible for developing and implementing strategic approach to the procurement management process for sourcing and purchasing direct and indirect goods and services. Works closely with procurement team members in different locations to improve procurement processes and procedures. Manages the strategic supplier selection process and the development of contracts with suppliers through negotiations and competitive bidding. Develops strategic vendor relationships and supplier audits a with focus on critical supply chain inventory. Initiates cost-effective procurement and expediting of materials, equipment, and services.

• Efficiently organizes schedules to accomplish task, projects, and goals.
• Develop and implement forward thinking procurement strategies to both optimize spending and minimize risk.
• Develop and implement strategic supplier performance reviews with operations
• Develop and implement continuous operational improvements.
• Help sites optimize onsite inventory levels for effective utilization.
• Monitor, review and analyze bids and quotes with suppliers, including the negotiation of service agreements and contracts.
• Update procurement strategies based on changing market conditions.
• Oversee the development of supplier contract development and administration.
• Serves as a primary contact for strategic procurement issues, policy and alignment of purchasing departments.
• Develop procurement related training programs for the procurement teams and organization with the goal of continuous procurement process improvements and low purchase price while keeping the critical inventory available.
• Help sites manage the resource allocation to insure effective staffing levels.
• Formulate, manage, and execute procurement cost savings and innovation proposals.
• Help ensure the organized flow of products, parts and supplies throughout the organization.
• Develop effective negotiation strategies and help secure the most profitable agreements.
• Recommends technological improvements and upgrades to the procurement processes.
• Ensure that the company’s best interests are met in the management of procurement requirements and logistics through objective and ethical practices
• Maintain strong working relationships with strategic suppliers to stay well-informed of changing market conditions.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to frequently use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms. Employee is required to have the ability to: continuously sit, stand, forward bend while standing, and kneel; frequently stand, sit, forward bend while standing or sitting, rotate while sitting or standing, walk, crouch, climb stairs, and perform repetitive squats; occasionally grip up to 30 pounds and crawl; rarely lift up to 60 pounds to waist, lift up to 40 pounds to crown, lift up to 34 pounds horizontally, front carry up to 50 pounds, push with up to 60 pounds of force, perform elevated work, climb stepladders, and swing up to 12 pound sledge hammer. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

• Sound computer/software skills in Word, Excel, Power Point and MS Office, ERP systems, preferably Ellipse.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field and 10 years’ experience or any combination of education and experience that provides the requisite knowledge to successful perform the job.
• Ability to act independently and make decisions with minimal supervision.
• Proven expert knowledge of supply chain functions.
• Ability to build relationships and work well across functions.
• Must be able to manage competing demands, accept criticism and constructive feedback, while being adaptable and flexible.
• Ability to conduct research, analyze data and develop strong action plans.
• Excellent understanding of general management techniques and positive employee practices.
• Demonstrates competence in key areas of management and leadership expertise including: relationship management, communication, staff direction and motivation, financial planning and control, quality management, risk management and the achievements of targets
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with management as well as employees.
• Ability to deliver training presentations to large groups.
• Demonstrated ability to organize priorities in order to reach the goals and deliverables of assigned projects through analytical and problem-solving expertise.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Communicates effectively with others.
• Sound business acumen and well-developed assessment, judgement and critical thinking abilities.
• Results-oriented, metrics-driven leader with expertise in purchasing, supplier collaboration, development, and compliance.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and prioritization skills
• Strong negotiating skills and experience
• Communicates a positive attitude and outlook, minimizing negative behaviors.