Director of Procurement and Purchasing

Job Summary:

The Director of Procurement and Purchasing is responsible for overseeing all procurement and purchasing operations across the organization. This includes developing procurement strategies, managing suppler relationships, and ensuring cost-effective acquisition of goods and services while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

Job Functions:

Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with company goals.

Lead and manage the procurement and purchasing team.

Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers and vendors.

Develop Supplier Performance KPI's to measure and drive continuous improvement and adherence to standards

Maintain optimal levels of inventory while minimizing carrying cost

Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

Implement cost-saving initiatives and ensure operational efficiency.

Coordinate with internal departments to understand material and service needs.

Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements for purchasing.

Maintain accurate procurement records, reports, and data analytics.

Manage procurement budgets and forecasts

Requirements / Experience

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's preferred).

Minimum of 7 years of experience in procurement or purchasing, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, contract law, and supply chain management.

Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.

Proficiency with mainstream ERP systems or Epicor's Profit 21, procurement software, Outlook, and Microsoft Office Suite, including proficiency with Excel.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Other Information

The Director of Procurement and Purchasing is located in the Broussard, LA, branch and reports to the CFO/ Executive Management. Hours are generally 8 AM to 5 PM, with OT as needed. Physical demands are minimal and typically require the following: 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. Light lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and some fine finger dexterity is required.

None to Minimal travel required.

Training

Director of Procurement and Purchasing training is generally to be carried out at the Broussard, LA location, but may be carried out at any location that may hire for this position. The CFO is responsible for the Director of Procurement and Purchasing's training. When possible, the training will be directed by the CFO and/ or Executive Management, conducted with the assistance of an incumbent Director of Procurement and Purchasing, and/or General Manager, as appropriate.

The Director of Procurement and Purchasing function will be initially trained in the following core processes:

Full Purchase Order function

Monitoring and tracking orders

Vendor relations and pricing

Inventory purchasing and tracking within Profit 21

The following PPE shall be required by the Director of Procurement and Purchasing:

Closed-toe shoes at branch offices

Steel-toe boots in the warehouse

Safety Glasses in the appropriate areas of the warehouse