What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Procurement position at Maola Local Dairies?
SUMMARY
The Director, Procurement directly manages the procurement function for 6 plants and 10 branches. The purpose of this position is to set the strategic direction for procurement. This individual must demonstrate the company's core values and collaborative abilities in a fast-paced environment. This position is based out of Herndon and has supervisory responsibility.
Why you will love working at Maola:
- Owned by a cooperative of family farmers who are passionate about cultivating sustainable dairy goodness and bottling fresh Maola brand milk and dairy products.
- 100 years of dedicated stability and growth across 11 states.
- Competitive pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Time Off Provisions, and more, available no later than one month after hire.
- Our employees are an integral part of who we are — what you do and what you think matters.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
The essential duties and responsibilities of the Director of Procurement: (other duties may be assigned)
- Provide strategic leadership and direction to the operational procurement group; develop and lead execution of a procurement business plan.
- Establish, communicate, and implement long-term goals for the department in order to promote effectiveness and efficiency in the procurement function
- Serve as the primary contact for procurement related questions, training, policy and procedure interpretation and alignment by all departments.
- Develop and implement procurement-related training programs for buyers & receivers within the organization.
- Assist with contract development and administration.
- Manage and revise policies, procedures, and programs to promote organizational value and efficiency of the procurement function; meet regularly with respective departments regarding procurement initiatives to gain understanding and develop joint recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Develop, manage, and report on Procurement KPI’s that drive actionable insights, activity and results for the organization.
- Process, review and approve purchase orders, lead the execution and review of RFP/RFQ’s and assist with discrepancy resolution.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related field.
- 10 years of related experience, with experience leading a direct or indirect team.
- Results-oriented, metrics-driven leader with expertise in purchasing, supplier collaboration, development and compliance.
- Experience working within a modern ERP system (SAP S/4 HANA Preferred).
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints from customers. Ability to effectively communicate with management, public groups, peers and staff.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to present quantitative data utilizing an electronic spreadsheet calculation. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situation
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to type; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 10 pounds. The employee may be required to travel by car to company sites and off site meetings. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Maola Local Dairies, owned by the farmers of Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association (MDVA), sustainably produces a full suite of nutritious dairy products through our network of six dairy processing plants. With a keen eye on quality, freshness, and love for the environment, Maola delivers dairy products that are both nutritious and sustainable to our local communities. For more information about Maola, please visit www.maolamilk.com.
