Director of Purchasing

Director Of Purchasing

In this leadership role, the successful candidate will direct the procurement of goods and services for Wastequip's Parts (Wastebuilt) and Service (WRX) Division business unit. Reporting to the Chief Purchasing Officer, the Procurement Director will manage a team, lead day to day procurement processes, develop and / or update procurement policies and procedures; and enhance Wastequip's procurement program to add value and efficiency to the organization.

The candidate will lead in the development of reports and metrics to proactively measure team performance, stocking levels, and lead times to optimize the performance of the organization. In addition, the candidate will lead the implementation of policies, procedures and systems that support the company's Annual Operating Plan including the execution of multi-million dollar purchasing savings initiatives within the business' procurement group.

You and your team will have tactical responsibility for assuring that materials and services are efficiently procured to support the needs of distribution sites throughout the US.

Salary Range : $150,000 - $180,000 (Based on experience)

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

Required

Preferred

Company Benefits :

About Wastequip

Wastequip got its start in 1989 with containers and compactors. But, today, we have evolved into so much more than just a manufacturer of high-quality steel containers and compactors. We are the waste industry's only All-in-One solutions provider from carts and containers to collect waste to hoists and trash trucks to move the waste to parts, service and technology to keep your operation running smoothly.

While we're proud to be North America's leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment, we are equally proud to be a driving force for enhanced sustainability across the waste industry. We are consistently striving to improve our own operations while making it easier for our customers to do the right thing building a brighter future for all.