Director of Purchasing Location: near Kansas City, MO Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 + Discretionary Bonus + Benefits Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Holidays, PTO Job Type: Full-Time, Hybrid (3 days/week in office) Typical Hours: M-F, 8 am-5 pm, some schedule flexibility available Travel: 2-3 trips annually, potential for (1) international trip Sponsorship is not available Relocation assistance available Director of Purchasing Description Our client, a leading distributor in industrial solutions, committed to providing top-quality products and services to their customers, is looking for a Director of Purchasing near Kansas City, MO to join their executive team and contribute to their strategic direction. You will be responsible for overseeing the purchasing department and will be instrumental in supporting the company's sales efforts through effective inventory forecasting and material management while aiding in technological advancements within the department. To qualify for this role, you must be a data-driven leader with a proven track record in supply chain management within a fast-paced, dynamic purchasing/procurement environment and skilled at developing cost-effective purchasing strategies. This is a great opportunity for an organization that allows individuals the freedom to cast and execute their vision on ways to improve the company and how they do business; there is an open runway, ready for someone to take flight, and make a direct impact on the company's success.
Director of Purchasing Responsibilities • Lead and mentor the purchasing team; perform annual staff performance appraisals
• Direct training, skill development activities and career path planning for associates
• Drive strategic initiatives for procurement and material management
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate cost-effective contracts
• Maintain competitive pricing across all vendor lines; pursue cost reductions where possible
• Set strategic direction for inventory and replenishment policies, plans and goals
• Report on performance metrics versus goals and if corrective actions are being taken
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to meet business needs while improving fill rates
• Verify day-to-day tactical requirements are executed timely, efficiently and with desired impact
• Participate actively in leadership meetings and corporate initiatives
Director of Purchasing Qualifications • 7+ years of purchasing/procurement experience in a fast-paced environment required
• Management experience and using data to drive strategic decision-making required
• Distribution experience required
• ERP experience required
• Highly proficient with Excel, Power BI and other data analysis tools required
• Valid passport or ability to obtain passport is required
