Director of Purchasing

Position Impact Lead a team of Purchasing and Demand Planning experts while helping to achieve our corporate goals for sales, profit margin, inventory turnover and management of our vendors, categories and SKUs. Essential job functions Develop and implement purchasing strategies and policies for optimizing and enhancing our supply chain efficiency.

Develop and grow our strategic vendors to add incremental value and deliver revenue and profitability while aligning with organizational objectives Develop and evaluate product and vendor performance to assist in decision making regarding vendor onboards, line expansions or SKU rationalization Represent the company in vendor negotiations for competitive pricing, advantageous terms and proper product supply.

Ensure proper inventory levels of products through regular review of on-hand inventory, sales velocity and manufacturer lead times to ensure we minimize out of stocks or excess situations Present daily, weekly and monthly recaps to Management Team regarding all areas of responsibility; identify business opportunities and risks, recommend appropriate action to team Identifies deficiencies in skills among team assigned, and works to improve individuals’ capabilities through coaching, development and training Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university with a concentration in business, accounting, economics or a related field 6-10 years of experience with supply chain related business functions such as procurement, merchandising, product market, product development, forecasting and inventory management International Supplier experience required Minimum of 3 Years of Management experience; experience in a multi-channel environment preferred Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent analytic skills with proven track record of applying skills to drive sales/margin and manage P/L Proficient in Windows environment with Microsoft Office Suite expertise Self-motivated, goal-orientated and flexible Behavioral attributes A commitment to self-improvement The ability to embrace and continually adapt to change A positive attitude even when unexpected challenges arise A willingness to take responsibility and be accountable for achieving personal and team results ADA requirements Frequently required to sit; talk or hear and use of hands to handle or touch objects or controls Regularly required to stand and walk On occasion, may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders Must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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