Purchasing Director jobs in Lafayette, IN

Job Summary — The Purchasing Manager will master ordering, PO’s, material transfers, stock inventory and cycle counting. This position will play a key role in implementing and managing internal material transfers and successful buying programs.

The Purchasing Manager will:

• Provide leadership, management, and accountability to satellite and remote direct reports.
• Develop and maintain an internal material transfer process which maximizes the use of buying and discount programs.
• Develop and execute savings programs through purchasing and efficiency improvements.
• Update and maintain pricing in the ERP, Opening Suite.
• Negotiate frequently with vendors.
• Work with vendors and internal teams on continuous improvements including review and updates for SOPs and Visual Work Instructions.
• Coordinate with all offices on product safety thresholds and lead times to reduce all delays in the final distribution of material.
• Assist in the facilitation of cycle and year-end inventory counts.
• Implement development programs for all facets of responsibility as outlined in the Job Summary and execute with support from the VP of Operations.
• Promote and participate in continuous education opportunities, culture, and engagement improvements.
• Coordinate with parent company and teams as required to ensure accurate and practical material transfers along with hub and spoke distribution practices adherent to projections and sales trends.
• Provide excellent customer service by having a professional and positive attitude in all interactions with external and internal customers.
• Maintain appropriate levels of staffing and proactively recommend changes as needed.

Essential Functions

• Participate in any and all applicable training opportunities for safety and this position.
• Excellent communication to customers, vendors, and internal team members as required.
• Utilize Opening Suite and applicable computer resources to complete essential business functions.
• Utilize dashboards to remotely monitor various locations, and proactively review and analyze information not conspicuous.
• Manage time and attendance for assigned direct report.
• Coach team members on continuous improvement and performance reviews as required.
• Participate in department leadership meetings, scorecard updates, and long-term improvement projects for all locations.
• Periodically assist with verification of end user deliveries to ensure accuracy of processes.
• Travel to satellite offices as required or requested.