Director Of Procurement

Director of Procurement

FEE PAID BY COMPANY! This is a salaried exempt position. Reports to the Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer.
Summary: Responsible for the execution of the overall strategic direction for materials and logistics management. This will include actions and policies that affect planning, procurement, storage, control and distribution of materials and products to meet customer requirements and quality, production and financial objectives. Focus shall be to improve quality while reducing costs. Reductions shall not be purely in materials but reflect in reductions for total variable costs. Responsible for identifying and leveraging consolidated synergies. This shall include areas such as the recommendation and leverage of consolidated volumes and designs, international vendor development, improved vendor selection evaluation methods and verification of ongoing compliance, process improvements for the entire value chain, etc. Responsible for vendor contracts on major items, including freight. Responsible for transportation and delivery of all products and materials delivered to any consolidated unit and for the products and materials shipped from and between all consolidated, distributor and customer locations.
Essential Job Functions:
Develop and Implement systems to assure optimum inventory levels and on-time deliveries to meet customer requirements, while minimizing carrying costs and transportation charges.
Provide innovation in contracting prices. Oversee the purchasing and/or contracting for materials, supplies, equipment, and services for the operation of the Company. Confer with requesting parties when specific sources are requested. Investigate and solve problems resulting from material shortages, however caused.
Establish and maintain purchasing practices, contracts, assessment and policies to insure honest, fair, and ethical relationships with our vendors.
Responsible for continuing programs of exploration for new materials, suppliers and processes to achieve the best possible quality, reliability, prices, continuity, and delivery, while working with design and manufacturing teams to help reduce our warranty costs.
Keep abreast of materials, markets and materials pricing trends that affect Company products.
Provide direction for evaluation implementing and maintaining systems to optimize the procurement and maintenance of all product materials.
Develop policies and assure compliance in all aspects of export and import duties and tarifs, regulations, as well as Department of Transportation and other laws regarding the transportation of materials.
Responsible for developing and maintaining the most efficient and economical methods to transport raw materials and components utilized in all products at all locations.
Responsible for the negotiations, contractual agreements and management of all transportation suppliers for products incoming and those being delivered to customers.
Responsible for the supervision of all materials and traffic personnel in the Fort Payne location.
Other:
Ethics & Work Standards: Maintain the highest ethical and work standards, while promoting the same attributes in subordinates, business partners, and vendors. Insure that all accounting-related business activities- with both internal and external customers- be performed with a professional demeanor and that all participants be held accountable to this high standard.
Communication: Expresses thoughts clearly, both orally and in writing, using good grammar. Presents concise, well organized reports. Listens to understand input, feedback and concerns. Provides complete information in an open, honest, and straight-forward manner. Responds promptly and positively to questions and requests.
Teamwork/Relationships: Works with other employees willingly and in a spirit of cooperation and teamwork. Supports cooperation. Demonstrates a commitment to the entire business and is supportive of all initiatives (company and departmental) to help grow business in the U.S. and abroad. Cooperates fully with others to achieve organizational goals. Is tactful, courteous, and considerate. Embraces a positive outlook. Is respected and trusted by others.
Continual Improvement and Problem Resolution: Identifies and communicates suggestions for work improvements. Uses technical/analytical abilities to assure existing work practices are the most efficient and cost effective possible. Performs root-cause analysis and implements viable, permanent solutions to problems. Works with both internal and external customers to develop solutions which meet company-wide needs and objectives. Applies a sense of urgency to resolve problems or create opportunities that will increase productivity and create value. Shares best practices with other employees across the business. Accountability: Accepts responsibility and accountability for both the successful implementation of all projects/programs/duties s outlined in this job description. Advises supervisor of concerns, problems and progress of work in a timely manner. Demonstrates a sound balance between quality and quantity of work while maintaining a sense of urgency toward completion. Deadlines are met.
Provides Leadership of the Department: Leads by example and acts as a role model. Demonstrates fair, firm and consistent treatment of all employees. Sets direction and makes sound decisions. Acts with speed, decisiveness, and individual initiative. Identifies and helps remove obstacles to teamwork. Champions change. Builds and sustains honest relationships with staff. Manages departments by interaction and cleat communication. Listens to understand input, feedback and concerns of his/her employees. Responds promptly to questions and concerns of employees. Promotes spirit of cooperation and teamwork within his/her department. Assures a safe work environment.
Develops Desired Behaviors: Takes an active role in developing and facilitating the desired behaviors (ethics/work standards, communication, teamwork, continual improvement, accountability) in his/her employees.
Develops People: Makes self available to employees. Gives honest and frequent performance feedback. Sets clear expectations & holds accountable. Participates in development of annual training plans and follows organization to assure completion. Makes time to mentor employees. Takes ownership of evaliating his/her organization to assure the right people with the right skills are in the right jobs. Uses the Predictive Index tool to understand and identify employee needs.
Contacts: (Internal and External): Heavy contact with operations personnel and suppliers including telephone, written and supplier visits. Frequent travel to domestic locations. Light international travel possible.
Job Specifications:
Education: College degree in Business or management preferred. Masters degree a definite plus.
Experience: Minimum 6 years experience in the management of total logistics systems, including traffic and shipping a major plus.
Languages: Foreign language skills a plus.
Supervision: Works under limited supervision, handles routine matters on own initiative.
Responsibility: Exercises high degree of judgement in matters related to materials, design, manufacturing, logistics and corporate compliance.