What are the responsibilities and job description for the PUrchasing Director position at Continental Search & Outplacement, Inc.?
We are seeking an accomplished purchasing professional to lead and optimize the procurement operations for this major Agr-iBusiness operation. This could be a step-up role for the right person.Reasons why this is a great job for the right person : -Growing Company - Increased sales 51% in last two years-Growing Employer - increased headcount 21% in last two years (700 to 850)-Successful family-owned business with over 100 years of operations-Autonomy to get your job done-Will consider a strong #2 to move into a Director Role-A Top 25 company in their field with a global reach-Enjoy the stability of working in one of the most consistent industries in America-A diverse portfolio of products-Attractive compensation package-Great Benefits Package-Position is open due to retirement-Large enough to provide for Career Advancement Summary : Purchasing Manager will provide leadership and direction to optimize the procurement functions ensuring the best value for all their MRO purchases. The role you will play : -Evaluate their current purchasing processes and procedures, vendors / suppliers to optimize the purchasing function-Provide capable leadership to achieve procurement strategic initiatives and operating plans including : competitive cost reduction supply and price risk mitigation achieving budgets and forecastscontinuously improving end-to-end procure-to-pay processes.-Provide capable procurement leadership -Set and achieve productivity, delivery, innovation and customer satisfaction performance goals for indirect sourcing, supplier relationship management and procure-to-pay.-Achieve business unit and corporate objects as well as procurement profitability performance goals.Benefits & Features-Medical, Dental, Vision-Company paid life Insurance-401K with up to 5% matching after 1 year and a quarter -PTO & Saving Options-Outstanding relocation packageBackground profile : BS Degree in Business 10 years of experience in procurement management, supply chain management, or a related field.MBA in supply chain preferredCPM (Ideal)Experience setting up / restructuring the purchasing function where you are / have workedEngineering, industrial maintenance or operations background in Ag Business manufacturing - preferred.Same experience in a traditional manufacturing setting will also be consideredThorough understanding of and experience managing the procure - to - pay process in a large industrial setting. (Taking responsibility of procurement from start to finish) Experienced in the effective use of : computerized strategic sourcing contract management maintenance planning electronic procurement transaction management.Experienced with ERP / MRP systems - company using MaximoSupervisory experienceA change-agent mentality with an eye to continuous improvementWorked with budgets in the $100Mil rangeCommunity-The facility is located in Salisbury, MD. -The community has a lot to offer. -It is a college town and has a lot of the amenities you would expect. -This is in the heart of the Delmarva and its strong rural agricultural culture.-You are in a rural setting that is only a few hours from Major Cities (New York, Washington DC, Philadelphia)-Only 30 minutes from the Atlantic Coast-Low Cost of Living and Great Seafood
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