OVERVIEW Our client, a publicly traded company, is seeking a Purchasing Director to join their team.
RESPONSIBILITIES of the Purchasing Director
Lead and develop procurement teams across technology, product, data, and other spend categories, implementing sourcing strategies to maximize value.
Build collaborative partnerships with vendors and internal stakeholders, fostering a continuous improvement culture.
Identify and guide opportunities for cost reduction and sourcing consolidation, ensuring clear communication and alignment with goals.
Oversee and lead RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes, acting as a subject matter expert for assigned procurement categories.
Negotiate complex vendor contracts, provide strategic advice, and assist in drafting legal documents like agreements and NDAs.
Track category performance, make recommendations to leadership, and lead multiple sourcing events of varying complexity.
BENEFITS of the Purchasing Director
Dynamic work environment
Career progression
High level of C Suite exposure
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE of the Director
12+ years of experience in Purchasing
Leadership/direct report experience
Bachelor s degree in Finance, Supply chain, Business or related field
Working knowledge of large ERP system
If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to apply to this job and email your resume to jbrowne@venteon.com.
We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.
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