Poarch Creek Indians · 2 days ago
Director-Purchasing
Atmore, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expThe Poarch Creek Indians are a Federally Recognized Native American Tribe dedicated to preserving their traditions and driving innovation. They are seeking a Director of Purchasing to lead procurement activities, develop policies, and ensure compliance with regulations while supporting the organization's strategic growth objectives.
Government
Responsibilities
Makes recommendations to improve pricing, quality, and service of purchased items
Provides accurate, timely, and appropriate information for management to make informed decisions
Works with an established vendor base and look for opportunities to increase the vendor base as needed
Directs the development and preparation of solicitation specifications, purchase orders, and contracts for the acquisition of goods and services
Collaborates with department heads to identify, evaluate, and procure products that add strategic value to the company’s growth objectives
Tracks unit performance and monitors buyer performance, customer satisfaction, supplier management, cost saving
Provides leadership, guidance and direction in the professional development of direct and in-direct reports
Administers and modifies, as necessary, all supplier contracts and supply agreements
Evaluates strategies based on changing market conditions and provide inputs during strategic sourcing activities, including internal and external analysis and negotiations
Provides all departments with the best prices on purchased goods without sacrificing quality
Maintains controls and standards to increase all department efficiencies
Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate person
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in related field with three (3) years' experience directly supervising and developing a high-performance procurement team required
Five (5) years' experience in all phases of procurement process required
Three (3) years' experience with purchasing and inventory systems required
Knowledge and experience with ERP/financial systems required
Experience implementing or upgrading an existing procurement financial system/ ERP within the last seven (7) years required
Experience working in a public agency or governmental environment
Ability to work odd and irregular hours, as needed
Must successfully pass the required criminal and character background check
Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events
Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of this position adequately and successfully
Risk management skills required to drive innovative solutions and problem analysis and resolution
Adhere to and enforce as required, all regulatory and departmental policies and standards
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
Extensive communication, negotiation, prioritization, and planning skills
Ability to forecast requirements and plan for and meet operation needs as the situation arises
Demonstrates the ability to assemble a high performing team that produces great results
Can manage across peer groups through relationships and positivity
Proactively seeks to understand and then improve process, practice, and policy
Takes accountability for performance and results
Preferred
Experience working with automated eProcurement and accounts payable systems preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Other volunteer insurance options
Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
Paid time off
Paid holidays
401K with matching
Bonuses
COLA increase
Company
Poarch Creek Indians
The Poarch Creek Indians is the only federally recognized Indian Tribe in the state of Alabama, operating as a sovereign nation with its own system of government and bylaws.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Suresh Geer
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2024-04-24
2023-11-19
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