Purchasing Director manages procurement and purchasing operations and implements the strategy to provide the materials and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing. Maintains strategic supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and implements systems for monitoring performance, assessing risk, and responding to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain. Being a Purchasing Director collaborates with other functions to define current and future inventory requirements and manage inventory levels. Implements processes and systems and utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands. Additionally, Purchasing Director oversees auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with any applicable industry or governmental regulations. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Purchasing Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Purchasing Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Purchasing Director
Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry – Manitowoc, WI
Our Purchasing Director recently climbed the ladder within our organization. Could this one day be you? At Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry, we pride ourselves on promoting from within, and we would love to see you grow with us!
You have a knack for ensuring competitive sourcing and maintaining appropriate inventory levels for our Manitowoc division. You’re the star quarterback, working closely with our operations team to support continuous improvement objectives. As a leader, you’ll oversee two Procurement Buyers, bringing proven leadership experience and the ability to manage and motivate a team. If you thrive on variety and enjoy each day being different, this role is perfect for you. Are you ready to stretch your growth potential?
What You’ll Do Daily:
You hold a bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in procurement or purchasing management. A passion to achieve economies of scale, resulting in cost savings and improved efficiency is a must!
Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry is a non-ferrous foundry that has been around since 1909 and is well known for our aluminum castings. We serve a variety of industries and have longstanding roots in our community. To learn more about who we are, please visit https://www.wafco.com.