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BradyPLUS · 22 hours ago

Regional Director of Procurement

North Little Rock, AR

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

BradyPLUS is a leading national distributor of solutions for JanSan, Foodservice and Industrial Packaging. They are seeking a Regional Director of Procurement to oversee procurement activities, manage supplier relationships, and lead a team to ensure timely delivery of quality products while executing strategic supply chain initiatives.

Packaging ServicesProfessional ServicesService Industry

Responsibilities

Responsible for a team of Supply Chain Managers, Purchasing Agents, Expediters and Sourcing Agents, overseeing the direction, coordination, and purchasing from all vendors within assigned categories

Represent Supply Chain as a key member of RST with dotted line reporting into the Regional Vice President (RVP) of Sales for all RST initiatives

Attend and participate in weekly RST meetings, monthly sales leader meetings, and monthly P&L preparation

Ensure a best-in-class customer experience, enable expedited decision-making, and provide a high level of support to the sales team

Develop and present a dashboard of Supply Chain KPIs to include regional and local fill rates, back-orders, Top 250 and vendor performance scorecards

Serves as the primary point of contact and provides comprehensive support on procurement-related matters for the RVP

Coordinate with Category Managers on new items, vendor issues, and SKU changes. Work closely work Category Manager in evaluating best practices for optimal inventory turns

Design and implement effective purchasing strategies to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services

Analyze market trends to anticipate supply and price shifts

Determine the appropriate procurement path for items including buying direct vs. transfer and hub/spoke models

Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers

Conduct regular performance reviews and audits of suppliers to ensure compliance with standards

Address performance issues with vendors to ensure timely and accurate delivery

Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with the logistics team to maintain optimal stock levels

Maintain timely and thorough communication with the Distribution Centers leadership on product concerns and needs

Maintain and balance inventory levels within the Distribution Centers using on-hand, on-order, and transfer quantities to meet or exceed service levels, fill rates and turns while keeping inventory levels within company required parameters

Develop and manage the procurement budget

Monitor expenditure and identify cost-saving opportunities

Develop a high performing team and drive the team to continuously improve processes and attain higher levels of customer satisfaction while understanding how the group’s performance impacts the company’s bottom line

Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the team

Recommend and implement processes to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency of purchasing operations through identifying, troubleshooting, and managing the day-to-day processes

Implement best practices and innovative solutions to improve the procurement function

Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal policies

Provide monthly and ad-hoc executive reports/status to Leadership with use of Excel, PowerPoint and pivot tables

Additional responsibilities as directed

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementPurchasing StrategiesSupplier ManagementBudget ManagementProcess ImprovementTeam LeadershipMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical SkillsNegotiation SkillsCommunication Skills