Director of Purchasing

Amrep Manufacturing Company, LLC; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance Plan Options

Dental Insurance Plan Options

Vision Insurance

401(K) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)

Job summary

Amrep Manufacturing Company, LLC is seeking a Purchasing Director in Ontario, California. This leadership role involves directing the procurement for Wastequip's Trucks Division, managing a team, and enhancing procurement strategies.

Responsibilities include developing procurement policies, overseeing purchasing operations, and fostering supplier relationships. Candidates should have excellent leadership skills and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, along with significant experience in purchasing management.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of direct purchasing experience, with 3 years in a management role.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and direct procurement activities in multiple locations.
• Experience in managing workflow and material lead times.

Responsibilities

• Develop a center-led procurement program.
• Oversee purchase order processing and fulfillment.
• Conduct competitive bidding and develop relationships with suppliers.

Skills

Leadership and management skills

Analytical and computer skills (Excel)

Strong communication skills

Team building and leadership

Knowledge of distribution and service-related businesses

Supplier performance management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP platform

Job description

In this leadership role, the successful candidate will direct the procurement of goods and services for Wastequip's Trucks Division business unit. Reporting to the Division President, the Purchasing Director will manage a team, lead day‑to‑day procurement processes, develop and update procurement policies and procedures, and enhance Wastequip's procurement program to add value and efficiency to the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop a center‑led procurement program that adds value and efficiency to the organization
• Oversee purchase order processing and purchase order fulfillment
• In a supervisory capacity, conduct competitive bidding and develop strategic relationships with key suppliers
• Ensure compliance with negotiated national supplier agreements
• Support team as needed in invoice reconciliation
• Develop and communicate a procurement business plan; establish, communicate and implement goals for the department to promote effectiveness and efficiency
• Develop effective working relationships with the leaders of the business unit including collaboration to understand market demands and seasonality
• Develop, communicate and administer procurement team performance appraisals and development plans
• Serve as the primary contact for procurement‑related questions, training, policy and procedure interpretation and alignment by all departments for the business unit you support
• Develop and implement procurement‑related training programs for the procurement team and organization
• Create and implement departmental Key Performance Indicators to track the overall performance of your organization in meeting goals and objectives
• Manage current procurement policies, procedures and programs with a focus on their ability to enhance organizational value and efficiency
• Meet regularly with respective departments regarding procurement for their understanding and/or recommendations to enhance policies and procedures
• Develop, communicate, and implement new/revised policies, procedures as required
• Lead and support ERP implementation and transition for all procurement related functions

Qualifications

• Excellent leadership and management skills
• Strong leadership skills in the development of personnel
• Excellent analytical and computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel in the development of reports and metrics to create strategies driven by data
• Demonstrated ability to learn new ERP systems quickly
• Strong communication skills
• Outstanding team building and leadership skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
• 7–10 years of direct purchasing experience, with at least 3 years in a management role overseeing purchasing agents/buyers
• Knowledge of distribution and service‑related businesses
• Results‑oriented, metrics‑driven leader with expertise in purchasing, supplier collaboration, development, and compliance
• Demonstrated ability to lead and direct procurement personnel and activities in multiple locations (States)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in managing workflow and material lead times to support distribution operations to ensure that sales are never impacted from stockouts
• Experience building a supplier performance management program
• Preferred: Direct experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP platform
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes for engineered products

Benefits

• 2 Medical Insurance Plan Options: Base PPO with HSA (High Deductible) and HMO Medical Plans
• Prescription (Rx) Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 2 Dental Insurance Plan Options: PPO and HMO Dental Plans
• Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance
• Company Paid Business Travel Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match
• Vacation and Personal/Sick Time
• Paid Grandparent Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)

Wastequip is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce. All qualified applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other class protected by applicable law. Wastequip will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if requested.