Director of Purchasing

JMJ PHILLIP; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of vitamins and nutritional supplements is seeking a Director of Purchasing to oversee procurement activities in the greater Las Vegas area. This role requires strong communication and negotiation skills, a bachelor's degree, and 7-10 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will manage vendor relationships, ensure compliance with quality standards, and lead the procurement team towards continuous improvement efforts. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Generous compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in purchasing and supply chain in a manufacturing environment.
• Extensive knowledge of industry suppliers and products.
• Experience in nutraceuticals, spices, or organic products preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, train, and evaluate the procurement team.
• Oversee procurement of materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships.
• Ensure vendors meet quality standards.
• Head continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Contract and negotiation skills

Strong computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business operations management or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MRP software

Job description

Director of Purchasing Summary

Director of Purchasing job opening in the Las Vegas area. A leading manufacturer of vitamins and nutritional supplements is looking to fill a job opening for a Director of Purchasing located in the Las Vegas, NV area. This job is important to direct the company’s sourcing objectives in order to properly support the manufacturing process with materials and supplies. JMJ Phillip’s manufacturing recruiters are seeking motivated self-starters with excellent communication skills to fill this job opening for a Director of Purchasing in Las Vegas. The company will provide a generous compensation and a comprehensive benefits package to candidates with the right skills and experience.

Las Vegas Director of Purchasing Overview:

The Director of Purchasing, to be located in the greater Las Vegas, Nevada area, will be responsible for overseeing the procurement of all materials, equipment, supplies, and service for all areas of the company. This job will assemble, evaluate, and train the purchasing team. Additionally, the Director of Purchasing must develop and maintain all vendor relationships, including the creation of new accounts. The Las Vegas area Director of Purchasing will manage and review all purchases and contract negotiations made by the purchasing team. This job, based in Las Vegas, will also focus on quality and continuous improvement to ensure vendor compliance with the company’s quality standards.

Las Vegas Director of Purchasing Job Opening

• The Director of Purchasing will assemble, train, and evaluate the procurement team and provide opportunities for development, growth, and advancement.
• This job will oversee the procurement of all materials, equipment, and supplies in all areas of the company.
• In this role, the Director of Purchasing is responsible for directing, developing, and maintaining all vendor relationships.
• This job will ensure that all vendors meet the company’s quality standards and work with the quality control department to maintain compliance.
• The Director of Purchasing will head continuous improvement efforts within the job scope.

Director of Purchasing (Las Vegas Area) Job Requirements:

• This job requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. Degrees in business operations management or a related field are preferred.
• Previous experience (7-10 years) in purchasing and supply chain in a manufacturing environment is required. Experience in nutraceuticals, spices, or organic products is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of industry suppliers and products will be necessary for fulfilling job duties.
• This job also requires strong computer skills, specifically Microsoft, MRP software, and other basic office equipment.
• Excellent contract and negotiation skills will be crucial for this role.

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