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Purchasing Director
Location: US-NY-Hicksville
Jobcode: e4265097-ec66-4d8f-bbb7-1d1d24d9f815
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Purchasing Director plumbing supplier
Our client is a leading distributor of plumbing supply products. They are seeking an experienced Purchasing Director. They are a successful, well established leader in the plumbing supply industry. This position has one direct report.
100% in office, no hybrid/remote available.
Essential Functions:
- Establish stock levels for seasonal and non-seasonal items for SKUs used in the assigned categories.
- Establish sourcing strategies that support the needs of the business for the assigned categories.
- Utilize ERP system to determine procurement needs; indirect vs. direct point shipping; product line consolidation.
- Improve and manage Inventory Turnover Rate for the assigned categories to meet company objectives.
- Negotiate purchasing contracts and agreements with existing and potential vendors to obtain best cost, delivery and payment terms.
- Monitor progress toward supplier incentive programs to optimize purchases and maximize rebate dollars.
- Review vendor sourcing on a regular, ongoing basis, with the goal of securing more reliable, more cost-effective vendors
- Manage buyers working in the assigned categories.
- Lead successful meetings between suppliers, procurement and divisional stake holders.
- Ensure superior customer service to internal customers.
- Communicate effectively and consistently both internally and externally.
Desired Competencies
- 5+ years purchasing experience working in a wholesale distribution environment with a centralized distribution center and multiple branches.
- Experience with purchasing 10,000+ SKUs with a high and low volume mix.
- Minimum five years of experience leading a team of purchasing professionals.
- Inventory management experience.
- Strong data and analytical skills abilities.
- Minimum intermediate level skills with MS Excel. Advanced skill preferred.
- Customer/Client focus.
- Ability to communicate with all levels within the company.
Education Bachelors Degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
K44 Consulting LLC
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