Proven experience as a Procurement Director or in a similar role, with a strong background in procurement strategies, supplier management, and contract negotiation.
At least 8 years of experience is required.
Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong supplier relationships and lead a team.
Strong organizational and analytical abilities, with attention to detail.
Proficiency with procurement software and systems.
A solid understanding of inventory management and supply chain processes.
A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement inventive, cost-effective procurement strategies across the company.
Set direction, standardize procurement practices, and develop consensual best practices.
Establish C-level relationships with national and regional vendors.
Negotiate with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms and conditions, optimizing cost savings and procurement efficiency for companywide pricing discounts.
Evaluate supply chain innovations offered by vendors and make recommendations.
Oversee vendor and manufacturer rebate programs.
Review existing supplier and vendor contracts to ensure ongoing feasibility and compliance with organizational standards.
Provide leadership to the procurement peer group and develop training programs for purchasing agents.
Perform risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements, identifying and mitigating organizational risks.
Monitor commodity cost trends.
Manage materials purchased for field work, including tooling and technology.
Coordinate supply chain management, logistics, and project cost control across branches and the corporate office.
Desired Qualifications
Relevant procurement certifications, such as Certified Procurement Professional (CPP).
The Purchasing Director will play a key role in building, creating, and negotiating vendor relationships and procurement strategies. This is a senior-level position that will focus on blending supply chain management, logistics, and project cost control across the branches and corporate office. In addition, the procurement director will need to communicate across multiple levels, track rebate program and strengthen the team of purchasers across the company.
Strategic Procurement & Planning:
Role includes but is not limited to materials purchased for the execution of work in the field, tooling and technology
Procurement Strategies: Develop and implement inventive and cost-effective procurement strategy across the company. Set direction and standardize procurement practices and develop consensual 'best practices'.
Supplier Sourcing: Establish "C" level relationships with national/regional vendors.
Negotiation: Negotiate with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms and conditions, optimizing cost savings and procurement efficiency for companywide pricing discounts.
Systems Oversight: Evaluate supply chain innovations offered by vendors and make recommendations. Oversee Vendor/Manufacturer Rebate Programs.
Contract Review: Review existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure ongoing feasibility and compliance with organizational standards.
Leadership: Provide leadership to procurement peer group and develop training programs for purchasing agents.
Risk Assessment: Perform risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements, identifying and mitigating potential risks to the organization.
Budget Control: Monitor commodities cost trends.
Qualifications:
Experience: Proven experience as a Procurement Director or in a similar role, with a strong background in procurement strategies, supplier management, and contract negotiation. 8+ years of experience required.
Skills: Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and to lead a team. Strong organizational and analytical abilities, with attention to detail.
Technical Knowledge: Proficiency with procurement software and systems, as well as a solid understanding of inventory management and supply chain processes.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., CPP - Certified Procurement Professional) are advantageous.
Work Environment: This job is fully in person, on site.
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location:
In person
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Equal Employment Opportunity
HATZEL & BUEHLER provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HATZEL & BUEHLER complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. HATZEL & BUEHLER expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of HATZEL & BUEHLER’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
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Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.