Director of Procurement

Midland-Marvel Recruiters, LLC; Newbern (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Midland-Marvel Recruiters, LLC seeks a Director of Procurement to lead procurement strategy and supplier management for a growing organization. The role oversees a team and collaborates with Purchasing, Sales, Operations, R&D, and Quality to support expansion plans.

Responsibilities include long-range planning, supplier performance, inventory and production scheduling, and driving process improvements across the value chain.

Qualifications

• Typically requires: a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience.
• Experience leading personnel and teams in matrixed organizations as a collaborative leader that shares program information and requirements to enable success.
• Experience with Global Supply Chains.
• Proficient in SAP, Excel, and Six Sigma / Lean fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with all functions to ensure successful execution in supporting growth plans.
• Lead long-range planning and provide insight on supplier management based on quality, cost, and service.
• Own supply chain cost, inventory planning, internal production schedule, and quality containment plans.
• Manage Supply Planners and Schedulers.
• Interface with customer service to ensure satisfactory standards of service.
• Oversee Supplier Management process and drive improvements for a healthy value chain.
• Understand Working Capital requirements and cash flow related to inventory turns.

Skills

SAP

Excel

Six Sigma/Lean

Education

University degree or higher

Job description

Growing company with over 500 employees that has been in business for over 50 years has an outstanding opportunity available for a Director of Procurement. This position will have 7 direct reports.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with all functions within the company, including Purchasing, Sales, Operations, R&D, Quality, and external supply base ensure successful execution in supporting growth plans.
• Long range planning and provide insight on supplier managements plans based on quality, cost, ability to serve and other factors.
• Accountable for Supply Chain cost, inventory planning, internal production schedule, and quality containment plans (as they arise).
• Manage Supply Planners and Schedulers.
• Interface with customer customer service to ensure satisfactory standards of service.
• Maintain overall ownership of the Supplier Management process.
• Implement and drive process improvements for a healthy value chain in development and production programs.
• Understanding of Working Capital requirements and impact on the full business. Project cash required to run the business related to inventory and manage turns to meet business plans.
• Lead collaborative teams for tactical and strategic discussions to drive results and overcome barriers.
• Oversee supplier capacity assessments and manage quarterly reviews with key vendors to align the value chain.
• Develop and execute competitive bids and proposals through collaboration with multiple teams.

QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE

• Typically requires: A university Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience
• Experience leading personnel and teams in matrixed organizations as a collaborative leader that shares program information and requirements to enable success.
• Experience with Global Supply Chains.
• Proficient in SAP, Excel, and Six Sigma / Lean fundamentals

Preferred Qualifications:

• Material Sales forecasting and execution experience
• Understanding of the Automotive Industry.
• Knowledge of commodity markets, connections to cost structures and ability to model scenarios for future planning.
• Experience leading teams in cost reduction/process improvement initiatives.
• Experience in the plastics industry, plastic resins, and / or injection molding would be a plus.