Director - Purchasing - American International Industries - Los Angeles

Job description
Successful and established manufacturer and distributor of consumer packaged goods seeks a Director of Purchasing who understands Global Supply Chain.

You will be responsible for the direction of the materials management and purchasing function to achieve service and inventory goals as well as the development of best in class processes to drive service level improvement. You will work across functional and geographic boundaries to ensure high levels of customer service and satisfaction relative to inventory service levels and management and communication of inventory failures.

You will lead a team on Buyers who source, select suppliers, purchase of parts, raw materials and subcontracted services at the most cost effective price, ensuring the meeting of quality standards and delivery requirements, purchase commodity products, chemicals and supplies. Position requires the ability to motivate and lead a team that must obtain the best quality, service, and value for products and services through effective bidding, negotiation, and supplier management. Involvement in identification of manufacturing needs, suppliers selection, contract negotiation, and delivery arrangement.
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Desired Skills and Experience
B.A. or B.S. Degree required with relevant (operations, business) field of study preferred
10 or more years relevant materials management & purchasing experience preferably in B to B distribution required and specific experience in process improvement
Solid and strong leadership traits required
Experience working globally preferred.
Strong working knowledge of inventory planning, forecasting techniques as well as operational systems and warehouse management
Inquisitive, detail-oriented with strong quantitative analytical skills and an innovative approach to problem solving
Excellent MS Office capabilities required
Strong written communication and presentation skills required
Knowledge and experience in a sourcing and procurement capacity in a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of executing and evaluation of MRP runs and calculations
Must have strong interpersonal, relationship building, and negotiation skills
Skilled at working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial setting and must be able to multi-task
Fast learner, analytical, exceptional math skills, and good problem-solver
Strong Microsoft office skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, PPT

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