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Purchasing Director Specialty Flavors/Chemical ManufacturingBloomfield, NJ (No Remote - On-site required)ThePurchasing Directoris responsible for overseeing and leadership of the purchasing staff, ensuring that team members have the opportunity to develop themselves and thereby the department is providing excellent quality of work and meeting all company standards. The Purchasing Director is responsible for achieving the strategic goals of procurement in alignment with the overarching company strategy as well as its stakeholders.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesLead the end-to-end procurement processes plan-to-source; source-to-contract; contract-to-pay along clearly defined KPIs derived from the strategy and annual targets.Develop and execute procurement strategies and operational objectives that are aligned with the company's business strategyUnderstand areas of risk to product/material supply and create, and implement mitigating risk management strategies in alignment with local leadership teamProvide leadership, guidance, coaching, motivation, development and support to the procurement team to accomplish procurement strategies and objectivesProactively engage with senior leaders and ensure alignment of procurement initiatives and strategies to meet or exceed business objectivesInterface with Group Procurement to ensure compliance with procurement guidelines, execution of procurement initiatives and strategies across all locationsUnderstand key financial metrics to drive accountability and deliver results using enablers like low cost sourcing, supplier rationalization, value engineering, and knowledge-based sourcing (etc.)Strive towards achieving superior performance by driving continuous improvement initiatives and active collaboration with strategic suppliersLead major supplier contract and price negotiationsEnsure the definition and maintenance of category strategies (with International Lead Buyers where reasonable) and ensure responsible team members act as a go to resource for respective categories with complete understanding of products, their application, industry trends, competitive landscape, future technologies & innovations, etc.Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availabilityAct as single point of contact for internal stakeholders and suppliers in case of claims and escalations of all kind.Enable data driven Make vs. Buy decisions for local leadership teamDevelop, review, and manage department operating budgetAdminister and insure adherence to all company policies and proceduresUtilize EOE Teams to increase workplace safety, reduce waste and improve operational effectivenessComplete all required training in a timely mannerAdhere to ERU food safety policies and all government food safety and sanitation regulations (ex. FDA, HACCP, GMP, OSHA)QualificationsA Bachelor's Degree in is required; Master's Degree preferredMinimum 7+ years of experience in manufacturing either: food, beverage, ingredient, flavor, chemical or pharmaceutical preferredMinimum 5 years of experience as a Purchasing Manager or DirectorMinimum 5 years of experience in a strategic sourcing of ingredients, flavor, chemicals etc domestically and internationallyAble to create and implement a procurement strategy and lead transformationDemonstrate the ability to develop and implement risk management strategiesAbility to work collaboratively across functions and obtain necessary "buy in" from stakeholders, including senior leadershipExcellent communication and negotiation skillsStrong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills.Highly skilled in building relationships, influencing others, leading change and developing talent (alt: Winning personality which effectively builds trust and drives motivation to overcome any challenge)Knowledge of continuous improvement methodology; experience identifying improvement opportunities and leading teams to complete projectsStrong Financial AcumenProven record of delivering results.Ability to manage in a fast-paced environment with multiple prioritiesAble to travel occasionally to other locationsIn return, they can offer a competitive base salary to mid-100?s plus bonus, benefits and ample opportunity for career advancement. Send resume to:rob foodemployment.com