What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Purchasing position at Enhance Recruiting?
SUMMARY
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Supply Chain Leader in San Antonio, TX. The ideal candidate will have experience in the manufacturing industry, quality systems, continuous improvement initiatives and experience managing others. The Supply Chain Leader will coordinate, organize, and oversee all activities in the identification, acquisition, production, and distribution of the company’s goods. They will manage the Shipping and Receiving department, Purchasing, and Production Scheduling department.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborates with other departments and stakeholders to identify and maintain resources needed to establish and provide an effective supply chain.
- Establishes performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of factors affecting the supply chain.
- Develops and maintains detailed inventories of materials and supplies located in the company, at sites, and in the factory.
- Maintains required quantity of supplies and materials to optimize production.
- Analyzes current inventories and procedures; suggests improvements to increase efficiency of supply chain and profitability for the company.
- Develops policies to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain while ensuring quality and safety; implements subsequent changes to processes.
- Assesses the need for material-handling equipment and staffing; makes recommendations to ensure efficient loading, unloading, movement, and storage of materials.
- Negotiates prices for raw material and delivery with suppliers, vendors, and/or shipping companies.
REQUIREMENTS
- 7 years of experience in Supply Chain or Purchasing, required.
- 5 years supervisory/management experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in business or other related field.
- Strong leadership and team management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with negotiation experience and proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers.
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