Dir, Procurement
About The Position
The Procurement Director position will perform the following duties: Develops and executes a standardized category management platform via strategic component implementation in order to improve the company's financial performance. Implements components include process and policy development, performance management, compliance management, talent management, supplier management, IT integration, and internal relationship building. Supports functional activities include establishing accountabilities at different levels within procurement and category management. Communicates policies and business drivers clearly and compellingly. Drives improved procurement performance. Integrates procurement and category management objectives with business' objectives. Assesses staff competencies, Developes and retains high performing staff. Links procurement and category management business plans to supplier partner strategies. Developes relationships with key business decision makers internally and externally. Integrates e-commerce into the long range procurement/category management strategic plan.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Four-year college degree in business or related field, or equivalent field experience required
- Experience in foodservice or food manufacturing companies highly desired
- Experience managing and leading teams within supply chain functions, inventory management, vendor management purchasing, or other food service/ distribution related functions such as merchandising, category management, and/or sales operations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, and Excel; working knowledge of PowerPoint
Responsibilities
- Develops and executes a standardized category management platform via strategic component implementation in order to improve the company's financial performance.
- Implements components include process and policy development, performance management, compliance management, talent management, supplier management, IT integration, and internal relationship building.
- Supports functional activities include establishing accountabilities at different levels within procurement and category management.
- Communicates policies and business drivers clearly and compellingly.
- Drives improved procurement performance.
- Integrates procurement and category management objectives with business' objectives.
- Assesses staff competencies.
- Developes and retains high performing staff.
- Links procurement and category management business plans to supplier partner strategies.
- Developes relationships with key business decision makers internally and externally.
- Integrates e-commerce into the long range procurement/category management strategic plan.
Benefits
- Equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
High school or GED
