Purchasing Director jobs in Pennsylvania
Purchasing Director manages procurement and purchasing operations and implements the strategy to provide the materials and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing. Maintains strategic supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and implements systems for monitoring performance, assessing risk, and responding to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain. Being a Purchasing Director collaborates with other functions to define current and future inventory requirements and manage inventory levels. Implements processes and systems and utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands. Additionally, Purchasing Director oversees auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with any applicable industry or governmental regulations. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Purchasing Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Purchasing Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Purchasing Director jobs
- American Medical Associates
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Philadelphia, PA
FULL_TIME
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A long term company with corporate offices based out of Philadelphia County, PA and Ocean County, NJ is currently seeking a strong Director of Purchasing who will be responsible for overseeing the purchasing for several skilled nursing facilities.
Salary Based on Experience $80K-$105K range
Required Skills / Abilities:
- Must have experience as a Director of Purchasing for a group of skilled nursing facilities
- Must have strong nursing home knowledge
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to read, interpret, and explain policies and procedures used in purchasing
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (especially excel) or related software
- Strategic and critical planning and execution, with exemplary follow through
Duties / Responsibilities:
- Source and validate new and potential vendors
- Contract negotiation and execution
- Validate and negotiate pricing and markup
- Negotiate Administrative Fee (share backs), rebate programs, and bonus (growth) incentives with vendor
- Contract renewals
- Facilitate, maintain, and resolve vendor issues and occasionally negotiate on behalf of individual member
- Run competitive market analysis on a regular basis to determine best practices and pricing
- Demonstrate and convey general product/services knowledge to field quick inquiries from Sales team and member
- Gather, and distribute purchasing information to involved parties including vendors, sales representative, and employees
- Strategize capitalizing on company growth and expansion to neighboring markets
- Complete other related projects as assigned
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- 20 Days Ago
- Parx Casino
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Bensalem, PA
FULL_TIME
- Job Description: Ultimately responsible for procuring quality products and services at a reasonable cost. Directs the daily operation of the Purchasing function. Ensures that all Parx Casino service a...
- 1 Month Ago
- A Duie Pyle
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West Chester, PA
FULL_TIME
- A family-owned business since 1924, A. Duie Pyle provides a range of integrated transportation and distribution solutions throughout the Northeast. Supported by our vast network of Less-Than-Truckload...
- 1 Month Ago
- Westmoreland County Community College
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Youngwood, PA
FULL_TIME
- Westmoreland County Community College is seeking qualified candidates for a Director/Purchasing position. This position is responsible for providing general oversight of all aspects of the purchasing ...
- 1 Month Ago
- SUPPLYONE, INC
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Newtown, PA
FULL_TIME
- SUMMARY: Each Buyer is exclusively aligned with a particular group of product codes and as such has full responsibility for the relations and the majority of interactions with a specific set of suppli...
- 8 Days Ago
- United Safety and Survivability Corporation
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Exton, PA
FULL_TIME
- United Safety and Survivability Corporation is committed to delivering the most innovative and reliable safety and survivability solutions our customers can trust to protect life and property. As the ...
- 15 Days Ago
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