Director Of Purchasing

Company: Aston Carter
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: November 25, 2022

Job Description:

Currently seeking a Director of Purchasing for a manufacturing company in Northeast Florida. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking long term stability, a competitive salary, and great benefits with a reputable organization.Description:The Director of Purchasing with supervise the process of sourcing and purchasing materials for manufacturing production operations as well as:

• Be responsible for sourcing and purchasing essential materials for production operations.
• Be responsible for researching material suppliers, comparing costs and working closely with production.
• Responsible for investigating alternatives to streamline inventory levels and implement effective solutions.
• Responsible for overseeing receiving department and inbound logistics.
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
• Forecasting prices and market trends.
• Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.
• Negotiating contracts with vendors and evaluating quality, price, reliability, and technical support.Requirements to Apply
  • 7-10 years of purchasing experience required.
  • Must have 5+ years of management/supervising experience.
  • Must have ERP experience.
  • Pricing negotiation experience required.
  • Manufacturing experience preferred. (raw materials such as steel preferred)
  • Excel, Word and PowerPoint experience.
  • International sourcing experience preferred.
  • Relationship management experience preferred. About Aston Carter: Please Note: Scammers are posing as Aston Carter. We'll never contact you via Gmail, Telegram, or WhatsApp and we'll never solicit money from you. At Aston Carter, we're dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions - from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless. Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients' capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today's workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit . Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please call or email for other accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this position, please contact the Recruiter located at the bottom of the job posting. The Recruiter is the sole point of contact for questions about this position.

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