Top Purchasing Executive leads procurement and purchasing operations and develops strategic plans to provide the materials and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing. Evaluates and develops 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 Top Purchasing Executive fosters collaboration with other functions to define current and future inventory requirements and manage inventory levels. Designs processes and systems and utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands. Additionally, Top Purchasing Executive incorporates auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with any applicable industry or governmental regulations. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Top Purchasing Executive manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be a Top Purchasing Executive typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Since 1929, J&J Ventures has been a leader in Gaming and Amusements and a trusted partner. Today, our focus remains steadfast: to provide world-class service to help businesses succeed. Our customers and our team members have been, and will always be, #1 priority. We are looking to expand our workforce with team-oriented individuals with a positive mindset. We o?er competitive pay, bene?ts, vacation, PTO, paid holidays, and 401(k).
Job Summary
The Director of Purchasing is responsible for developing and executing purchasing strategies for goods and services, tracking metrics, negotiating deals, and managing vendors. They collaborate with stakeholders, forecast market trends, and ensure clear requirements documentation. Their role involves analyzing costs, mitigating risks, and determining optimal delivery of services.
The position requires strong leadership capabilities, negotiation skills, and analytical abilities. They should be familiar with sourcing and vendor management within a corporate environment, possess business sense, and be proficient in gathering data. Additionally, they should have decision-making skills and be proficient in vendor management software.
Job Responsibilities
Education
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or related field.
Qualifications and Experience
Supervisory Responsibility
The position has no direct reports.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The noise level in the work environment is low.
Physical Demands
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands or arms.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus.
Travel
Moderate travel is required for this position.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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