Purchasing Director

Job Details 

Responsible for the management of supplier contracts, annual cost downs, inventory values associated with preproduction programs. Also responsible for supplier cost reduction opportunities and overall supplier cost reduction strategy and managing all buyers and purchasing related staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strong negotiation skills on component pricing, with proven results
• Responsible for the timely completion of all RFQ's for preproduction programs
• Responsible for all initial purchases fo raw material for preproduction programs
• Responsible for all indirect material purchases and services
• Assist with plant issues on preproduction programs
• Establish cost recovery and cost reduction metrics with suppliers
• Establish measurement systems and provide reports needed by division and plant management
• Interface with suppliers on payment issues both debit and credit and effect resolution
• Continuously improve supplier credit lines and payment terms with suppliers

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Accounting with cash flow management
• Assist Engineering with alternative sources of supply
• Assist Quality with supplier related issues
• Assist Manufacturing plants with supplier related issues

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years of experience in Purchasing, MRP and Management a must. Manufacturing, Automotive and wiring assembly a plus.
• Bachelor's degree required
• Strong people management skills

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Proficient in verbal and written communication - English. Spanish and Mandarin a plus.
• Ability to travel globally.

COMPANY EXPECTATION OF EMPLOYEE:

• Adheres to Company Policy and Procedures
• Acts as a role model within and outside the Company
• Performs duties as workload necessitates
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude
• Communicates regularly with supervisor about departmental issues
• Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload
• Consistently reports to work on time prepared to perform duties of position
• Meets department productivity standards

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear, taste or smell.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

· Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• OEM industry: 5 years (Preferred)
• Purchasing: 10 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person