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We are working with a local international company seeking hire hire a Director of Purchasing

This role will manage the overall operations of the Purchasing Department to ensure that inventory and goals are met in a timely and effective manner.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and manages purchasing and sourcing strategies and procedures to ensure proper levels at all locations, domestic and international, for continuous supply of goods and high inventory turns.
• Identifies, recommends, and implements forecasting processes and systems to meet company goals and reduce costs.
• Monitors potential inventory issues (backorders, expirations, etc.) with lead for informing Product Managers.
• Directs employee workload and provides training and resolution to ensure optimal productivity for strategic departmental goals.
• Identifies proper sourcing for new products and related components.
• Directs, supports and maintains domestic and international supplier relationships to ensure effective business relationships.
• Oversees the day-to-day inventory requirements of facility, capital outlay expenditures, and employee equipment and supplies.
• Drives purchasing initiatives for product lines to meet company goals and objectives.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises and supports a diverse work force and sets goals and performance expectations for the team
• Manages employees work loads and schedules
• Works within budgetary controls
• Supports the Company’s Safety Programs

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in corporate purchasing in consumer products industry
• Demonstrated experience in progressive supervisory roles
• Must have advanced knowledge of inventory control and supply chain management

Computer/Communication Skills:

• Proficient use of MS Office programs: Word, Excel, and Outlook, required
• High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted strategic projects in conjunction with day-to-day tactical activities
• Ability to get along and work with diverse personalities; tactful, mature, flexible
• Prioritizes and models good communication skills; follows up, timely responses, proactive and positive in approach

This is an On-Site role

Salary $150,000 - $200,000