Director of Purchasing

Ref: AS4837799

Atlanta, US

$145,000

• Permanent
• Strategic Sourcing Expert
• Vendor Relations Specialist
• Procurement Efficiency

About the candidate

The candidate specializes in the procurement and supply chain domain, with a rich experience of over a decade, especially in parts sourcing and supply management. Their career is highlighted by strategic roles where they have significantly contributed to aligning procurement practices with overarching corporate financial and customer satisfaction goals. The candidate's expertise extends to enhancing operational efficiencies and automation within supply processes, thanks to excellent strategic planning, negotiation skills, and tech-savviness. These attributes allowed them to foster robust vendor relationships and lead high-impact projects in diverse organizational settings, from fleet services to manufacturing firms.

What makes them great?

• Delivered Enhanced Cost Efficiency: Implemented a vendor segmentation strategy that significantly boosted service quality while reducing costs.
• Collaboration and Interdepartmental Integration: Spearheaded collaboration between Sales, Operations, and Technology teams, solidifying interdepartmental workflows and enhancing operational outcomes.
• Excellence in Training and Deployment: Developed and conducted training for internal stakeholders on best practices in procurement, facilitating knowledge sharing and system utilization.

Areas of expertise

• Strategic Sourcing Management: Mastery in overseeing large-scale procurement functions, establishing comprehensive supplier frameworks and contracts.
• Vendor Relationship Development: Extensive experience in building and maintaining strong, mutually beneficial vendor partnerships.
• Procurement Process Digitalization: Proven record in integrating high-level digital solutions to streamline procurement operations and data management.