We are excited to make you aware of The Director of Purchasing opportunity with this successful niche provider of private label premixes for the dairy industry.
Reasons why this is a great job for the right person:
- 40 employees doing $77M in sales
- Open due to retirement
- Have a Direct Impact on Profitability
- Senior Management Level position
- Reports to the GM
- Autonomy to do the job
- Provides Private Label high quality custom trace mineral premixes throughout the Northeast US
- Extensive contacts and great reputation with area vendors & customers
- In a niche that is survivable
- Opportunity for professional growth
Summary:
Lead responsibility for procurement, pricing, supply chain, business growth and the overall financial health of the business.
The role you will play:
- Purchasing
- Direct the purchases of volatile ingredients (micro ingredients)
- Maintain Positions & Pricing necessary to retain customers while improving profitability
- Provide coaching and direct Supervision to Director of Procurement and Logistics
- Negotiate with suppliers on pricing and rebate/incentive agreements
- Maintain awareness on volatility of global markets
- Maximize Preferred Supplier Program.
- Manage appropriate pricing positions (standard v cost)
- Work with CFO, GM and sales to audit P&L data and communicate results.
- Lead the development of proprietary products.
- Connect with sales, production, and administrative staff(s) to ensure seamless experience for the customer.
- Work with the GM to set goals for the business that ensure both short success and long-term growth.
Benefits & Features
- This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits package:
- Annual incentive eligibility
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life, LTD
- HSA, FSA
- Vacation
- PTO
- 401(K) programs