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Experience Experience

Los Angeles, CA

Purchasing Director

Los Angeles, CA

Pagac, Feeney and Prohaska

Los Angeles, CA

Purchasing Director

Defines Supplier Development key targets and road map together with the Supplier Development group and in accordance with the supplier performance roadmap
Guide and supervise regional purchasing work, reduce the comprehensive procurement costs, in order to assist regional business objectives
Manage the development of staff under supervision
Manage front loading to Sourcing team related to site / country project and operation targets, demands as well as input on supplier performance
Manage front loading to Sourcing team related to site / country project and operation targets, demands as well as input on supplier performance,
Promote the development and integration of purchasing resources to create a good environment for competition
System cost negotiation for items within the category and focus on improving cost positions to improve trade working capital as well as margins

Philadelphia, PA

Purchasing Director Americas

Philadelphia, PA

Homenick-Ryan

Philadelphia, PA

Purchasing Director Americas

Cooperation with commodity managers and development engineers in Germany
Identification, selection, qualification and development of suppliers in cooperation with the Commodity Managers and Business Units
Implement, develop and support material and supplier strategies for both production and non-production materials
Further training in the field of purchasing or supply chain management
Execute supplier audits together with local purchasing and supplier quality
Functional management of local purchasing. Coordinate purchasing activities of the local purchasing teams within the region
Lead cost reduction activities at your responsible region

present

New York, NY

PA to Group Purchasing Director

New York, NY

Wunsch, Bernier and Jast

present

New York, NY

PA to Group Purchasing Director

present

Management of a highly complex diary with the confidence and initiative to make timely decisions
Email account management and processing
Provide PA / administrative support to ensure targets and objectives are met
Management of internal and external mail
Prepare paperwork, reports, presentations and documentation on behalf of the Group Director and senior team
Preparation of expense claims including gaining authorisation and submission
Lead the organisation, coordination and preparation of varied events including supplier conferences and weekly/monthly/quarterly team meetings

Education Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics

University of Southern California

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics

Skills Skills

Strong financial acumen and analytical/controlling capability – Expert
Demonstrable negotiation skills, coupled with the ability to drive successful supplier relationships – Expert
Ability to manage multiple projects and issues with exceptional attention to detail
Inquisitive, detail-oriented with strong quantitative analytical skills and an innovative approach to problem solving
Ability to schedule and manager people and projects
Proven ability to successfully manage projects
Experienced with lean manufacturing, productivity workshops, quality system and/or process audits – Expert
The ability to sit for prolonged period of time and view computer screen
Excellent communication, organizational and critical thinking skills
Proficiency in using multiple large Excel/Access databases with extensive data mining – Expert

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Purchasing Director Resume Examples & Samples

Making and implement the procurement medium and long-term strategy according to the group strategy
Supervise the making and implementation of annual policy goal to assure the performance achievement
Perfect the procurement management system and organization structure, in order to improve the organization efficiency
Guide and supervise regional purchasing work, reduce the comprehensive procurement costs, in order to assist regional business objectives
Promote the development and integration of purchasing resources to create a good environment for competition
Supervise the purchasing team building work in order to assure the talent supply
Drive Electronic Commerce for purchasing , improve purchasing efficiency

Purchasing Director Resume Examples & Samples

Manage execution of programs and projects against allotted budgets utilizing direct marketing strategies, offset/digital print technology knowledge, and national printers and mail shop/fulfillment suppliers
Plan production of programs to optimize printing and mail house services and mitigate print and postage cost increases
Source and procure all forms of printed materials for Direct Mail, Insert Cards, Renewals and Billing, Special Unit Promotion, including management of inventory levels
Conduct and oversee supplier selection and relationship management, RFQ/RFP development and bid, analysis of bid and due diligence, supplier performance review
Strategically approach business challenges, provide innovative solutions for the implementation and management of workflow processes to increase productivity, product quality and savings
Develop and manage internal and external partners and supplier relationships to successfully execute current programs and formulate a plan for future projects
Communicate with marketing managers and coordinators, designers and vendors, project requirements, timelines and expectations
Manage program deliverables deadlines from art file release to final destination and inventory levels; i.e. distribution site, bindery facility, mail house, USPS mail stream
Supervise all electronic trafficking of print ready files internally and externally
Reconcile invoices and postal receipts
Generate and issue purchase orders
5-10 years of publishing or advertising agency project management and procurement experience
Strong knowledge of web-offset, sheet-fed, digital printing, variable imaging technology, mail house services and USPS postal regulations
Experience with manufacturing process, skilled at judging color fidelity, paper selecting, and can attend press runs
Keen attention to details
Strong technical printing skills
Excellent purchasing & negotiation skills
Superior verbal & written communication skills
Proven ability to successfully manage projects
Exceptional follow-up skills

Purchasing Director Resume Examples & Samples

Manages materials savings initiatives in line with profit plan and overall business objectives
Develops an overall vendor base which creates and sustains a competitive advantage, utilizing global market exploitation, leveraging spend, and leveraging of technologies
Negotiate and execute purchase orders or vendor contracts as needed to support the critical business needs
Develop and maintain a high-performance culture in the function, resulting in continued success meeting functional KPIs and improved levels of customer service to internal and external customers
Identify and develop key talent and appropriately manage under performers to ensure success of all individuals in the department
Manage the tactical operations of the materials management and purchasing function & staff
Liaise with counterparts in other functional areas such as Sales, News, Engineering, Station management personnel to ensure alignment of activities and objectives
Work across a large matrixed organization, sharing and learning best practices, and balancing corporate objectives and local needs and impacts
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
Identify vendor challenges and partner with the management team to ensure appropriate resolution
Manages all activities that develop relationships with suppliers
BA degree with concentration in engineering, business, operations, economics or mathematics
Excellent communication, organizational and critical thinking skills
Planning and decision making abilities
Extremely strong negotiating skills
Collaboration skills
Ability to analyze technical data
Exceptional mathematical and multi-tasking skills
Ability to schedule and manager people and projects
7+ years relevant materials management and purchasing experience with specific experience in process improvement
Inquisitive, detail-oriented with strong quantitative analytical skills and an innovative approach to problem solving
Excellent MS Office capabilities
Oracle purchasing and iprocurement experience a plus

Global Purchasing Director Resume Examples & Samples

A university degree
Excellent Strategic thinking skills
Highly motivated, confident person interested in further developing his/her career
Ability to project manage by involving R&D, Manufacturing and marketing to maximise on deliverable
Having a passion for excellence, problem solving and timely delivery
Ability to work in multi-cultural teams
Ability to communicate effectively at various seniority levels
Strong presentations skills and sense for initiative and autonomy
Knowledge in areas such as strategic sourcing will be an advantage
Good negotiation skills internally and externally
Good numerical skills
Open-minded, flexible, and ability to adapt to new situations. Additionally, a willingness to travel when needed
Knowledge of Microsoft Access is an advantage
Other European is an advantage

Purchasing Director Resume Examples & Samples

Review and evaluation of inventories
Forecast, plan, and provide for product line and customer needs and demands
Ensure inventory turnover is maximized
Identify and communicate to management, trading opportunities in the marketplace
Initiate and conclude purchase transactions while ensuring acceptable return on investment and minimizing the occurrence of quality rejections
Identify repair candidates in existing inventory and initiate accurate inputs in accordance with customer and technical specifications
Monitor and ensure the accuracy of existing inventory
Review and revolve rejects within 30 days
Review various customer inquiries and provide quality responses
Become familiar with all customers special and technical requirements
Establish competitive pricing levels
Coordinate and communicate with the sales force to secure the sale
Identify and communicate material availability to the sales force via push lists
Liaise with the appropriate personnel within the logistics chain to organize and expedite inventory shipments, purchase orders, and repair orders
All other duties as assigned

Purchasing Director Resume Examples & Samples

A master's degree is a plus
10 years of work experience, preferably in indirect purchasing
Financial modeling skills, strategic thinking and the ability to influence on multiple levels of the organization
Communication and collaboration skills with the proven ability to influence
Ability to manage multiple projects and issues with exceptional attention to detail

Corporate Retail & Promotional Purchasing Director Resume Examples & Samples

Manage Retail Sustainability project
Undergraduate degree in related technical discipline or purchasing; Master degree or other advanced degree preferred
10+ years’ experience in related fields
Display and Merchandising
Excellent oral/written communication skills and presentation skills
Strong time management /prioritization skills as well as program/project management skills
Comfortable analyzing data

Purchasing Director Resume Examples & Samples

Manage all project and operational supplier relations, after supplier selection decision,
Ensure suppliers readiness for production, including all needed system updates, capacity development, tooling, etc
Manage front loading to Sourcing team related to site / country project and operation targets, demands as well as input on supplier performance,
Follow-up contracts and agreements with suppliers and ensure implementation of agreed terms and conditions,
Manage the purchasing related activities with site / country (SIPD activities after production supplier selection, BRMs, LPS, Supplier improvement programs, CR workshops, etc),
Secure purchasing input and support for bus tenders,
Manage the interactions and relations on site on behalf of the purchasing function
Manage the supplier relationships related to project and operational activities,
Appoint P&O segment buyers within the department,
Support synergy activities between sites in the Region
Manage the development of staff under supervision
Work in accordance with the Global purchasing processes, the Volvo Way and Volvo Group corporate values
University degree in Economics, Business Administration and/or Engineering,
Strong negotiator with 5-10 years of purchasing experience within the automotive industry,
Analytical, logical and structured with strong interest in this area,
Ability to take initiatives, drive change and implement improvements
Business understanding and customer focus,
Strong leadership, communication and and relation building skills,
Ability to operate under frequent pressure of time,
International experience and work with other cultures is an advantage,
Experience in management of international team will be a strong asset
Fluent in both written and spoken English

Division Purchasing Director Resume Examples & Samples

Manage the supplier panel: define and implement a supplier reduction plan consistent with BG orientations. Focus on suppliers identified by the Commodity buyers for division purchases
Lead the management of program purchasing: ensure the development of programs in order to achieve Quality, Cost and Delivery (QCD) objectives. Systematize the integration of expert suppliers in the pre-Requisition for Quotation Approval (RFQA) phase. Generalize the program purchasing control based on cost follow-up tools and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools
Ensure supplier performance: improve purchasing productivity (cost reduction, negotiation, value analysis); improve the quality delivered by division suppliers
Lead Purchasing organization management: define the objectives of the purchasing team, follow-up and help the team to achieve them, ensure the active use of e-sourcing tools and guarantee the deployment of best practices

Purchasing Director Resume Examples & Samples

Previous experience with Birchstreet & Avendra
Prior experience with purchasing of both Food & Beverage required
Proficient in basic computer skills

PA to Group Purchasing Director Resume Examples & Samples

Provide PA / administrative support to ensure targets and objectives are met
Management of a highly complex diary with the confidence and initiative to make timely decisions
Email account management and processing
Lead the organisation, coordination and preparation of varied events including supplier conferences and weekly/monthly/quarterly team meetings
Support the wider P&SC team to support the team’s success against objectives
Prepare paperwork, reports, presentations and documentation on behalf of the Group Director and senior team
Team meeting attendance, minute taking and action point distribution
Plan UK and overseas business trips and produce associated itineraries
Preparation of expense claims including gaining authorisation and submission
Processing of invoices for payment
Maintain departmental records, including attendance figures and organisational charts
Management of internal and external mail

Purchasing Director Resume Examples & Samples

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Purchasing or related field and 8+ years purchasing negotiation experience in a fast paced manufacturing sector such as Aerospace, Automotive, High tech, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Requires 5 years management or supervisory experience working with a team of 10+ members
Must be an initiative taking leader – Expert
Demonstrable negotiation skills, coupled with the ability to drive successful supplier relationships – Expert
Ability to manage the Purchasing department in a demanding lean manufacturing environment where the purchasing strategy is fundamental to business success – Expert
Ability to identify, propose and implement strategic improvement proposals with respect to organization, procedures, and workflows – Expert
Strong financial acumen and analytical/controlling capability – Expert
Excellent verbal and written communication skills – Expert
Proficiency in using multiple large Excel/Access databases with extensive data mining – Expert
Experienced with lean manufacturing, productivity workshops, quality system and/or process audits – Expert
Experienced with legal contract management – Expert
Experienced with production and non-production related commodities negotiation – Expert
Ability to work in a cross-functional/international business team environment - Expert
Bilingual in English and French and/or English and Spanish . - Preferred

Purchasing Director Resume Examples & Samples

Bachelors’ Degree, or ten (10) years of related experience
Eight (8) years of construction purchasing and estimating experience in the homebuilding industry
Five (5) years of management experience; with direct reports
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications with advanced skills in Excel
Strong Oral/Written Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Effective negotiation skills; ability to influence others
Good leadership skills; ability to motivate and direct a staff
Sound judgment with a high level of integrity to execute decisions with significant corporate/financial impact
Accurate; with keen attention to detail while staying clearly focused on the big picture

Purchasing Director Resume Examples & Samples

Must have at least 2 years of purchasing experience
Must have management experience
Must have a bachelor's degree
Must have open availability to include weekends and holidays
Hotel experience is a plus

Fleet Maintenance & Purchasing Director Resume Examples & Samples

10 years’ experience in transportation maintenance and purchasing, preferably with Volvo and/or Kenworth, Required
Experience with diesel maintenance and preventive maintenance
Experience managing a large owned fleet of diesel/heavy trucks, mechanics, etc
Knowledge of trailer operation and air brake system operation
Knowledge of truck shop operating systems, such as TMT or TMW
Knowledge of heavy duty automatic transmissions
Knowledge of all Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) diagnostic software
Knowledge of vehicle systems: Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards (VMRS) Codes, Onboard systems and warranties
Provide effective leadership, promote teamwork and demonstrate the ability to lead people to get results
Strong analytical capabilty and experience with metrics and metric reporting
Proficient computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, internet, Transman and/or other vehicle maintenance tracking systems

Purchasing Director Resume Examples & Samples

Manage all project and operational supplier relations, after supplier selection decision
Ensure supplier’s readiness for production, including all needed system updates, capacity development, tooling, etc
Manage front loading to Sourcing team related to site / country project and operation targets, demands as well as input on supplier performance
Follow-up contracts and agreements with suppliers and ensure implementation of agreed terms and conditions
Manage the purchasing related activities with site / country (SIPD activities after production supplier selection, BRMs, LPS, Supplier improvement programs, CR workshops, etc)
Secure purchasing input and support for bus tenders
Appoint P&O segment buyers within the department

Purchasing Director Resume Examples & Samples

Become a key role in partnering with the VP of Supplier Relations in our Vendor Management Strategy
Overall Purchasing Responsibility for Rexel USA
Purchasing Responsibility
Negotiation of Terms & Conditions, Rebate, and other contractual components with our supplier(s)
Management of the rebate, cash discount $ tied to the all categories and coordination with Procurement teams to assure execution to the contracted terms
Strong coordination with the Category Managers on supplier selection
Supplier Surveillance on performance, quality and delivery metrics and assurance they meet their contracted obligations
System cost negotiation for items within the category and focus on improving cost positions to improve trade working capital as well as margins
Negotiation of price change notifications from vendors and negotiation of price increase/decrease within the category
Assure proper monitoring and reporting to banners on rebate realization to budget
Strong coordination with business leaders on expectations with vendor planning and assurance to incorporate in program objectives
Phase in / phase out coordination with procurement teams to assure we properly manage the inventory profiles
Practical experience within the electrical supply distribution industry a plus

Purchasing Director Diss, Norfolk Resume Examples & Samples

Having full responsibility of procurement of products from a selection of suppliers
Day to day management of current and future own brand products with assistance and direction from the CVS Clinical Advisory Committees
Analysing manufacturer and product activity to enable recommendations and developments that deliver competitive advancement
Leading the purchasing analysts & Marketing & Communications co-ordinator to assist the Buying Groups Director and her team in providing comparison data & marketing activity to secure current and new members
Ensuring the consistent delivery of agreed standards across all areas of responsibility, monitoring performance through KPI measures and regular business reviews
Coaching and guiding your team so that they develop a culture of customer focus, to ensure that the company is providing a consistently high level of customer service and driving loyalty/bonding customers
Actively working with CVS’ small animal, equine and large animal Clinical Advisory Committees (CAC) and utilising the feedback from these meeting to ensure the best prices are obtained for the products/equipment chosen by our clinical leaders at the CAC meetings

Regional Purchasing Director Resume Examples & Samples

Develop regional strategies that align globally on procedures, and approaches
Develop optimum procurement choices to meet business plans: cost, quality, delivery, and technology
Lead regional purchasing teams including employees in all countries
Manage purchasing in a professional manner to fully satisfy the company?s policies/procedures
Work cross-functionally to develop commodity strategies for major spends
30% time ? overall strategy and strategies for each major category, defining Top Initiative plans (payment terms, consignment, PPV, etc) direction and communicating within organization, activity reporting
40% time ? spend analysis and working with teams to implement market tests, negotiations, and corporate contracts to achieve targets, new procedures, and team off-sites
20% time ? audios, 1x1s, performance discussions and development with employees
10% time ? benchmarking with other automotive suppliers, consultants, Providers, others
Ability to lead regional teams, including solid and many dotted line reports
Ability to think strategically and analytically, interpret and negotiate complex contracts
Specialized knowledge of procurement and negotiations
Self confidence and pre-disposition to action, sense of urgency to deliver against defined targets
Must have the ability to work autonomously as well as work in a team environment
Strong communication and people skills in order to generate high rapport levels with customers and suppliers and colleagues
Able to excel in time management and able to work under pressure from internal and external sources
Knowledge of key spend categories (metals, plastics, assemblies, logistics)
Strong experience as production purchasing leader – negotiations, strategies, price analysis, etc, with strategic as well as tactical/?hands-on? abilities
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively within a global matrix organization
Licensing or Special Certification Requirements
Valid drivers? license and passport
Ability to work at a personal computer for extended periods of time
Ability to travel up to 25% — domestic and international
Working Conditions
Occasionally lifts and carries up to 10 pounds
Some of work time is spent standing, walking, lifting and bending

Purchasing Director Americas Resume Examples & Samples

Functional management of local purchasing. Coordinate purchasing activities of the local purchasing teams within the region
Standardize and optimize purchasing processes in regional plants in accordance with the global organization instructions
Implement, develop and support material and supplier strategies for both production and non-production materials
Identification, selection, qualification and development of suppliers in cooperation with the Commodity Managers and Business Units
Negotiations with local key suppliers within the region
Lead cost reduction activities at your responsible region
Execute supplier audits together with local purchasing and supplier quality
Cooperation with commodity managers and development engineers in Germany
Analyse regional sourcing market

Purchasing Director Resume Examples & Samples

Oversee all aspects of the Purchasing, Warehouse, and Recycle departments at Lake Powell
Assist operators with sourcing products and services needed for daily operation of all LPR&M departments
Assist with quotes and purchasing of Capital Projects
Assists with responsible management of financial performance of Purchasing, Warehouse, and Recycle
Considerable knowledge of safety standards and precautions pertaining to transportation, warehousing, and logistics
Ability to plan, organize, schedule, assign, and evaluate the work of subordinate employees. Ability to train and counsel subordinate employees
Oversee and assist with hiring and training staff, 2 salaried positions and 12 hourly positions
Research and develop new vendors to meet ever changing business needs, this to include vendor interview, New Vendor set up, negotiation of pricing and payment terms and freight programs
Oversee inbound and outbound freight program for LPR&M
Travel to Northlake properties a minimum of once a month
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with LPR&M Management Team and vendors
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Graduation from high school and ten years of warehouse/purchasing experience, some management experience
Considerable knowledge of the Marina/Boating and Hospitality industries. Must be well organized, computer literate with strong knowledge of MS office software
Excellent work history and attendance record
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license, qualify for company vehicle driver’s license and have an excellent driving record

Division Purchasing Director Resume Examples & Samples

Manage the supplier panel: Define and implement a supplier optimization plan consistent with Business Group orientations. Develop a supplier base for new business growth areas like Japan, Indonesia as well as for new technologies in the frame of the Company transformation/implementing a supplier reduction plan where appropriate
Lead the management of program purchasing: ensure the development of programs in order to achieve Quality, Cost and Delivery (QCD) objectives. Systematize the integration of expert suppliers in the pre-Requisition for Quotation Approval (RFQA) phase. Generalize the program purchasing control based on cost models and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools
Track suppliers performance: Improve material productivity (cost reduction, negotiation, VAVE, internal productivity). Improve cash parameters by extending supplier payment terms. Improve the quality delivered by division suppliers. Improve the performance in deliveries
Lead Purchasing organization management: define the objectives of the purchasing team, follow-up and help the team to achieve them. Ensure the active use of digital tools and guarantee the deployment of best practices. In line with BG strategy
Manage division purchasing budget and participate to the elaboration of the strategic plan in line with Division and BG strategies
Minimum 10 years experience including experience in Production Purchasing
Proven experience in a management role
Knowledge of Asia
Broad and comprehensive understanding of concept and principles within purchasing discipline
Good understanding of business practices, market dynamics and trends
Financial knowledge
English fluent
Customer and Results orientation
Developed communication skills and capability to influence and negotiate

Purchasing Director Resume Examples & Samples

Build and lead a team of procurement category leads in areas focused on IT, travel, consulting, logistics, office supplies and any third party vendor and supplier requirements
Execute Strategic Sourcing Methodology
Provide market intelligence, cost analysis and benchmark studies on his/her area of responsibility
Partner and utilize Global Strategic Sourcing processes to identify, evaluate and select new suppliers
Negotiate and finalize supplier contracts, including service level agreements
Prepare budget and strategic plan for areas of responsibility
Work collaboratively with the Global Procurement team and the Canada business to identify, define and align on the mid to long term (minimum 3 years) requirements for the categories that drive productivity and innovation
Develop category sourcing strategy in collaboration with all relevant stakeholders
Support business team in resolving supplier issues - e.g. quality or commercial issues, etc
Other job duties as required
A Bachelor’s degree with MBA or Masters in Business Management is welcome
5-10 years of continuous procurement experience in both leading buying categories and strategic sourcing in large scale organizations and spend in excess of 50MM$
Accomplished in working within a matrix environment, building strong cross-functional and cross-countries / regions relationships
The ability to develop, manage and apply strategy, as well as flawlessly execute on day-to-day tactical requirements.A strong acumen in strategic sourcing, with extensive negotiations experience
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
French and English speaking and writing a must
Must be willing to travel approximately 10-20% of her/his time