Purchasing Director jobs in Medford, OR

Accountable for site compliance of all corporate supplier agreements. Collaborates in managing the planning and implementation of the procurement of goods and services for a facility. Works under moderate supervision and has discretion in performing assignments.

• Implement a coordinated materials management approach to inventory management and procurement
• Manage inventory usage and levels to manage key performance indicators (KPI’s)
• Ensure that all purchasing policies and procedures are followed
• Identify and implement “value-added” cost reduction and process improvement opportunities
• Negotiate and process requisitions and purchase orders for operating supplies, goods and services ensuring timely delivery and at maximum total cost benefit
• Satisfy the operating plant site and end-users’ inventory requirements
• Collaborate with vendors and plant locations to support quality efforts
• Develop and manage long-term supplier relationships
• Manage and report the weekly/monthly spending
• Manage site order-to-pay process including, but not limited to: open purchase order report, receiving process, received not invoiced (RNI) report, and invoiced not received (INR) report
• Manage and oversee site compliance of corporate supply agreements
• Negotiate site specific agreements to meet plant requirements
• Leverage buying capabilities through coordination of purchases and development of relationships with key suppliers
• Team with key internal customers to meet goods and services requirements
• Communicate supply management strategies and projects
• Develop an understanding of, support of, and use of the supply management seven step business process
• Perform all duties in accordance with environmental, health and safety (EHS) rules and regulations
• Other duties as assigned
• Model company core values

• Associate’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field
• Five years of direct or indirect purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with purchasing or working knowledge of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) supplies
• Experience with cost reduction/vendor improvement programs
• Demonstrated procurement/supply management experience
• Excellent purchasing and negotiating skills
• Ability to develop materials management plan metrics
• Ability to build and maintain strong supplier and site relationships
• Self-starter with a high degree of individual initiative
• Excellent interpersonal, people, problem-solving and leadership skills
• Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills
• Strong consensus-builder with a service orientation
• Computer/systems literate including experience with Excel and manufacturing based ERP systems, preferably Oracle’s Enterprise One (E1)
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a high-volume environment
• Knowledge of effective supervisory and management practices and techniques
• Ability to work in and maintain a highly functional team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY AND VETERANS