Director, Purchasing
- Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with company goals and customer expectations
- Oversee inventory management processes and define strategies to maintain optimal inventory levels
- Identify and develop new supply sources to mitigate risk and improve supply chain resilience
- Negotiate and manage contracts, ensuring compliance with terms and service-level expectations;
- Evaluate supplier bids and make data-driven recommendations based on commercial and technical criteria.
- Monitor market trends and forecast price fluctuations to inform sound purchasing decisions
- Provide day to day leadership for the department and ensure strategies are executed efficiently
- Work closely with the executive and senior management teams to report progress, areas for improvement and support strategic initiatives
- Identify and modify Key Performance Indicators, measure and deliver on operational commitments; this includes developing and leading team to improve responsiveness, assure top quality sourcing, and optimize costs.
- Develop annual operating budgets for the Purchasing Department
- Oversee the negotiations of contracts for material suppliers and co-pack/co-manufacturing agreements
- Partner with Sales & Marketing and oversee innovation efforts related to packaging and material
- Develop effective processes, procedures, and metrics as per strategic plan initiatives
- Reduce costs and improve efficiencies by optimizing and establishing operation standards including labor and materials
- Lead managers and supervisors and clear road blocks to help accomplish department goals
- Review and upgrade inventory control programs to ensure profitable operations; identify issues, determine root cause, and direct corrective actions
- Control material costs with a continuous improvement mindset; ensure there is proper usage of materials and minimize waste
- Monitor and evaluate the quality of products throughout the entire supply chain
- Deliver metrics and analytics to report back to the Sr. Management team based on goals and objectives
- Must have at least seven years of leadership experience in strategic procurement (supply chain function) for a CPG company
- Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, finance, or economics; MBA strongly preferred
- Proficiency in business software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, ERP systems)
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage multiple projects, and influence stakeholders
- Must be a strong mentor and coach
- High ethical standards and sound judgment in decision-making required
- P&L responsibilities, including budgeting, price modeling, and cost analysis
- Successful implementation of a continuous improvement environment
- Proficiencies in business planning; demand planning and forecasting required
- Strong problem solving skills required with change management mindset
- Demonstrated data-driven and analytical decision-making skills with proficiencies in Microsoft applications
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