Purchasing Director Jobs

Company

FRANKE Foodservice Systems Americas, Inc. is a recognized US leader in the design, production, and distribution of equipment systems to the foodservice and convenience store industries. Privately-owned and headquartered in Switzerland, the Group counts 60 companies and 8000 employees worldwide and has a revenue of US$3.3B.

Values

Employees’ engagement and satisfaction are at the heart of FRANKE’s values. The Group is also committed to reduce CO2 emissions and is prioritizing sustainability as a strategic component of the Group’s activities. To learn more visit: https://www.franke.com/ch/en/group.html

Position

The Purchasing Director is a strategic individual with strong negotiations skills and a background in procurement and inventory control. A strong contributor to EBIT results, in this role, you will oversee a team of six. Your tasks are to achieve budgeted profitability goals, manage inventory control, negotiate contracts and work on forecasting.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

· Develop and achieve the Inventory Business Plan resulting in highest fill rate with lowest inventory

· Manage slow-moving inventory (OSMI) and develop action to decrease inventory

· Build and develop a high performing team

· Negotiate all trade issues with vendors to achieve increased competitive advantage

· Interpret and establish business analytics (KPI’s, Service Level, Inventory Management)

· Formulate ideas and opportunities to generate new revenue opportunities (Rebate Programs / Consignment / VMI / Free Freight)

· Actively participate in S&OP for forecast validation Maximize vendor rebate programs

· Assist in developing and maintaining relationships with C-Suite key stakeholders

· Establishing and maintaining effective communication throughout organization

· Implementing standards, policies, and procedures in the Purchasing department that align with department and corporate goals.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Leadership & Strategic Planning — Strong leadership skills and ability to inspire, mentor and develop a team. Ability to applying pricing strategies and utilizing purchasing systems. Demonstrated experience creating purchasing and procurement policies and procedures. At least 8-10 years of management experience.

Forecasting & Inventory Control — Knowledge of inventory control, reporting and forecasting.

Negotiation – Ability to negotiate contracts for supplies and the procurement of services and finished goods.

Education - Bachelor’s Degree (experience may be substitute for education)

Background in the foodservice equipment industry is an absolute must.