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Complete Fence · 2 hours ago

Director of Purchasing

BATAVIA, IL 60510

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$100K/yr - $125K/yr

2+ years exp

Complete Fence is a rapidly growing company looking for a business unit manager to establish a purchasing department from the ground up. The role involves developing purchasing strategies, sourcing materials, maintaining supplier relationships, and overseeing daily purchasing activities while optimizing efficiency and savings.

Building MaterialCommercialConstructionCustomer ServiceIndustrialResidential

Responsibilities

Develops a purchasing strategy

Develops and maintains policies, procedures, and reporting for the department and purchasing related activities

Researches and evaluates vendors and products to compare, select, and create strategies based on quality, service, timing, price, funding, market, and historical and future trends

Coordinates with fellow managers to monitor inventory and determine supply needs

Coordinates with fellow managers to set budgets and oversee all purchasing activities and staff with access to making company purchases

Optimize and coordinate company buying activities and power to maximize efficiency and savings

Reviews and processes purchase orders and maintains accurate records of goods ordered and received

Negotiates prices and contracts with suppliers

Builds and maintains relationships with vendors

Maintains a database of key purchasing, vendor information, and product information

Coordinates deliveries with team and ensures timely fulfillment of orders

Ensures quality of procured items and addresses problems when they arise

Keeps up with trends in procurement

Travels to vendor locations as needed

Stays current with purchasing technology trends and oversees purchase and implementation, as necessary

Manage credit applications and leverage for optimal cash management

Maintains pricing lists and resources for company

Lead, manage, and hold team members accountable

Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualification

Purchasing strategy developmentProcurement software proficiencyNegotiation skillsSupply chain managementResearchAnalytical skillsLogistics knowledgeOrganizational skillsEffective communicationInterpersonal skillsAttention to detail