Director of Purchasing

The Director of Purchasing plans and executes all purchasing activities related to the acquisition of packaging materials,, raw materials, and ingredients.

Client Details

My client is a recognized leader in the Food and Beverage industry

Description

• Leads the development of sourcing strategies for material commodities
• Works with the Purchasing team to ensure the stability and reliability of supplier base
• Is responsible for and oversees the Purchasing Spend plan; provides visibility to spend metrics to Finance and other key members of the Company
• Ensures that the team is focused on value improvement initiatives such as cost savings, lead time reductions, inventory management improvements, and 'greening' initiatives
• Conduct RFP's and business proposals. Execute supply agreements and contracts that achieve best total value for Bigelow
• Manages long term, strategic supplier relationships
• Works with Director of Supply Chain Planning to ensure Purchasing Buy Plan aligns with Production Game Plan
• Supports the R&D team in the sourcing of new materials as well as maintaining high quality standards
• Establishes inventory plan for each commodity, and ensures compliance
• Actively supports the organization in the launch of new products, restages, and other initiatives
• Lead the development of departmental KPI's and Supplier Scorecards, including relevant management reporting tools\
• Advocates for and drives system and process improvements

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Operations, Finance or related field.
• Experience with global supplier base
• Practical experience driving business process improvements, including the use of contemporary system tools
• Solid knowledge of end-to-end manufacturing supply chains
• Demonstrated proficiency using ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools

Job Offer

• Salary
• Bonus
• PTO
• Sick Time
• WFH Days
• Summer Fridays year round
• 401k
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision

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