Director of Purchasing

Growing company with over 500 employees that has been in business for over 50 years has an outstanding opportunity available for a Director of Procurement. This position will have 7 direct reports.

Responsibilities

Work closely with all functions within the company, including Purchasing, Sales, Operations, R&D, Quality, and external supply base ensure successful execution in supporting growth plans.Long range planning and provide insight on supplier managements plans based on quality, cost, ability to serve and other factors.Accountable for Supply Chain cost, inventory planning, internal production schedule, and quality containment plans (as they arise).Manage Supply Planners and Schedulers.Interface with customer customer service to ensure satisfactory standards of service.Maintain overall ownership of the Supplier Management process.Implement and drive process improvements for a healthy value chain in development and production programs.Understanding of Working Capital requirements and impact on the full business. Project cash required to run the business related to inventory and manage turns to meet business plans.Lead collaborative teams for tactical and strategic discussions to drive results and overcome barriers.Oversee supplier capacity assessments and manage quarterly reviews with key vendors to align the value chain.Develop and execute competitive bids and proposals through collaboration with multiple teams.QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVETypically requires: A university Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experienceExperience leading personnel and teams in matrixed organizations as a collaborative leader that shares program information and requirements to enable success.Experience with Global Supply Chains.Proficient in SAP, Excel, and Six Sigma / Lean fundamentals

Preferred Qualifications

Material Sales forecasting and execution experienceUnderstanding of the Automotive Industry.Knowledge of commodity markets, connections to cost structures and ability to model scenarios for future planning.Experience leading teams in cost reduction/process improvement initiatives.Experience in the plastics industry, plastic resins, and / or injection molding would be a plus.