Director of Procurement

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize cost savings and operational efficiency.
• Structure, hire and manage procurement team, setting expectations and goals.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and requirements.
• Manage the activities of the purchase order users.
• Provide training purchase order users as needed.
• Oversee system improvements/training to ensure a smooth process from requisition to payment.
• Negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best combination of price, quality, quantity, uniformity in materials, delivery and supplier responsiveness consistent with volume commitments.
• Solicit and analyze quotations for stock materials, new and non-standard materials and supplies.
• Review supply requisitions and coordinate with requesting department to clarify requirements, specifications, quantity, quality, lead-time, standardization and delivery issues and receiving reports.
• Prepare regular vendor reports, detailing supplier performance regarding service, price and quality.
• Career Development and Training
• Coordinate Capital Asset Requisitions
• Analyze purchase patterns, inventory levels and materials supplied by various suppliers to leverage purchasing activities, reduce materials total cost and reduce inventory investment.
• Maintain effective communication with user departments and accounts payable department.
• Ensure legality of ordering/disposals etc.
• Ensure vendor insurance has been received.
• Manage company’s leased and owned vehicle fleet, including fuel cards and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Four year college degree in business or accounting preferred.
• Equivalent experience will be considered.
• Three to five years of experience in purchasing management or accounts payable.
• Two years of increasingly responsible management experience in the maritime industry preferred.
• Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Purchasing and Accounting software.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of contract law, the Uniform Commercial Code and DOT regulations.
• Knowledge of automated procurement and inventory control systems.
• Knowledge of oil transportation and marine industry.
• Well-developed written oral communications and human relation skills evidenced in dealing with vendors, staff and all levels of Centerline Logistics employees.
• Ability to plan and manage projects and obtain goals that may shift with changing priorities.
• Skill in leading productive and efficient intra and inter-department meetings.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all sensitive communications.
• Comprehensive knowledge of domestic sources of supply.
• Perform in the company Spill Management team as assigned.
• Ability to be analytical and decisive.
• Ability to understand and execute complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently or with no guidance.
• Valid Washington State driver license.

Job Condition and Environment

• Duties are performed in a normal office environment while sitting at a desk.
• Infrequent light physical effort required.
• Expected Hours of Work: Normal office hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday.
• May be required to travel both domestically and internationally.