Purchasing Director

Company: Robert Half International
Location: White Plains
Posted on: March 22, 2020

Job Description:

If you are interested in this interim Purchasing Director role, please apply AND send a copy of your resume in WORD format to tami.witherell@rhmr.com with the title "Purchasing Director". Please note that due to applicant volume, you will only be contacted if you meet the requirements of the role.Our Manufacturing and Food Services client in Westchester County is seeking an interim Purchasing Director. This interim Purchasing Director will be responsible for partnering with Sales and Manufacturing to harmonize practices and agree on a global supply strategy by defining the best supplier landscape and determine what has to be sourced domestically vs. internationally (make vs. buy). In addition, the interim Purchasing Director will develop sourcing strategies, develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies and procedures, manage inventory levels, reduce costs of goods purchased, prepare reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs, manage vendors, create and animate business reviews with top vendors, develop a scorecard to evaluate vendor performance, communicate internally vendor performance, establish and review purchasing processes, reinforce benchmarks and analytics and interview and hire purchasing staff, and oversee training.This role could result in a long term employment opportunity.Requirements* Entrepreneurial spirited, and strong commercial acumen* Capacity to drive change* Previous experience in a well-structured purchasing department is a plus* Experience in the food/agricultural/FMCG industries is preferred* Experience in purchasing packaging materials is a plus* Excellent communication skills with Sales. Supply Chain, Vendors, etc.* Must be hands-on and enjoying creating new processes and tracking mechanisms* Advanced Excel skills strongly required (Pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.)* Must have strong written/verbal and communication and analytical skills.* Ability to develop short and long-range plans that meet established objectives* Must demonstrate excellent business and personal ethics.* Must have the ability to handle pressure, multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.* Ability to interface and build relationships with partners* Ability to manage change/ambiguity.* Must thrive within a changing organization.* Must listen for understanding and have a positive attitude.* Minimum 10 years of experience in a Purchasing, showing career progressionOur industry-leading alliances and broad client network provide you greater access to a variety of unique interim and long-term project opportunities that can keep you continuously engaged. We also provide competitive benefits and compensation packages, as well as online training and continuing professional education (CPE). Our parent company, Robert Half, has appeared on Fortune-- magazine's list of "Worlds Most Admired Companies" since 1998.At Robert Half Management Resources, your experience matters - and we put it to good use. To apply for this position or for more information on other engagements, visit us online at roberthalfmr.com or call your branch office at 888.490.3198.

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