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## Director of PurchasingApplylocations: Ontario, CA: Winamac, INtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-101143**Job Description:**In this leadership role, the successful candidate will direct the procurement of goods and services for Wastequip's Trucks Division business unit. Reporting to the Division President, the Purchasing Director will manage a team, lead day to day procurement processes, develop and/or update procurement policies and procedures; and enhance Wastequip's procurement program to add value and efficiency to the organization.The candidate will lead in the development of reports and metrics to proactively measure team performance, stocking levels, and lead times to optimize the performance of the organization. In addition, the candidate will lead the implementation of policies, procedures and systems that support the company’s Annual Operating Plan including the execution of multi-million dollar purchasing savings initiatives within the business' procurement group.You and your team will have tactical responsibility for assuring that materials and services are efficiently procured to support the needs of distribution sites throughout the US.**Salary Range: $145,000 - $160,000 (Based on Experience)****Responsibilities*** Develop a center-led procurement program that adds value and efficiency to the organization* Oversee purchase order processing and purchase order fulfillment* In a supervisory capacity, conduct competitive bidding and develop strategic relationships with key suppliers* Ensure compliance with negotiated national supplier agreements* Support team as needed in invoice reconciliation* Develop and communicate a procurement business plan; establish, communicate and implement goals for the department to promote effectiveness and efficiency* Develop effective working relationships with the leaders of the business unit including collaboration to understand market demands and seasonality* Develop, communicate and administer procurement team performance appraisals and development plans* Serve as the primary contact for procurement-related questions, training, policy and procedure interpretation and alignment by all departments for the business unit you support* Develop and implement procurement-related training programs for the procurement team and organization* Create and implement Departmental Key Performance Indicators to track the overall performance of your organization in meeting goals and objectives* Manage current procurement policies, procedures and programs with a focus on their ability to enhance organizational value and efficiency* Meet regularly with respective departments regarding procurement for their understanding and/or recommendations to enhance policies and procedures* Develop, communicate, and implement new/revised policies, procedures as required* Lead and Support ERP implementation and transition for all procurement related functions**Qualifications*** Excellent leadership and management skills* Strong leadership skills in the development of personnel* Excellent analytical and computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel in the development of reports and metrics to create strategies driven by data* Demonstrated ability to learn new ERP systems to quickly maximize their efficiency in the overall purchasing process* Strong communication skills* Outstanding team building and leadership skills**Required*** Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, or related field* 7-10 years of direct purchasing experience, with at least 3 years in a management role overseeing purchasing agents/buyers* Knowledge of distribution and service-related businesses* Results-oriented, metrics-driven leader with expertise in purchasing, supplier collaboration, development, and compliance* Demonstrated ability to lead and direct procurement personnel & activities in multiple locations (States)* Minimum 5 years’ experience in managing workflow and material lead times to support distribution operations to ensure that sales are never impacted from stockouts* Experience building a supplier performance management program**Preferred*** Direct experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP platform* Knowledge of manufacturing processes for engineered products**Company Benefits:**• 2 Medical Insurance Plan Options–Base PPO with HSA (High Deductible) andHMO Medical Plans:• Prescription (Rx) Insurance• Health Savings Account (HSA)• 2 Dental Insurance Plan Options - PPO and HMO Dental Plans• Vision Insurance• Voluntary Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment(AD&D)• Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance• Company Paid Business Travel Insurance• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)• 401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match• Vacation and Personal/Sick Time• Paid Grandparent Leave• Adoption Assistance• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement) #J-18808-Ljbffr