Director, Purchasing Process & Compliance

Responsibilities

• Lead and support creation of all purchase orders, change orders, and supporting activities for all purchased materials
• Establish effective processes and systems of delivery dates for all materials in accordance with the schedule
• Develop and enhance supply chain productivity and operational processes, implementing industry standard approaches for forecasting, purchasing, risk mitigation, and vendor management
• Monitor purchasing surface area to reduce the impact of disruptions and ensure business continuity of the function
• Direct purchasing activities, working closely with upstream stakeholders and vendors, to effectively align and meet business goals
• Build and sustain relationships with key suppliers to drive down costs, improve quality and service levels that drive supplier performance against operational metrics
• Manage capital requests and functional budget to include planning and forecasting activities for expense and headcount
• Effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders for purchasing activities, maintaining clear lines of sight for such stakeholders and the services provided by the department
• Plan and direct policies and procedures for purchasing goods and services
• Support negotiations of supplier and vendor contracts and service agreements
• Audit purchase orders and change orders for accuracy and compliance with company guidelines
• Negotiate supplier and vendor contracts and service agreements
• Oversee purchasing sources for services, equipment, and supplies
• Review, analyze, and monitor vendor/subcontractor quotes and bids
• Maintain updated knowledge of market status and current rates for goods and services
• Resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers
• Ensure contract documents are issued correctly and on schedule
• Develop new supply sources where vendors are inadequate or insufficient to support business
• Maintain knowledge of all market conditions that may impact the company and advise of trends and the potential impacts
• Work collaboratively with management to coordinate supplier selection, credit and terms, track supplier performance standards, and conduct ongoing evaluation
• Direct requisitions and purchase orders for materials
• Collaborate and work closely with procurement leadership on process, strategies, and overall department process improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, procurement, construction management, or related field
• 10+ years relevant procurement or contracting experience, at least 5 years in a management and leadership role