VP of Purchasing

Are you interested in working for a company that fosters growth opportunities, community involvement and a team-oriented atmosphere? ClarkDietrich fosters a work-life balance and offers competitive compensation and benefits. Join a team that is STRONGER THAN STEEL, by applying to become a VP of Purchasing at the Corporate office in West Chester, OH.

SUMMARY

The Vice President of Purchasing is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing a comprehensive purchasing strategy to ensure an uninterrupted supply of steel coils and oversee the procurement of all non-steel products. This role focuses on minimizing costs, maximizing efficiencies, and maintaining optimal inventory levels across manufacturing facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Solicit low cost purchasing opportunities from all available sources-domestic mills, imports, brokers and service centers in order to obtain best available cost.
• Analyze both long- and short-term pricing trends and also assess overall availability in order to maximize the company's buying power and minimize inventory levels.
• Monitor cost effectiveness of all prime and secondary purchasing programs to ensure overall value is being achieved and suitable price adjustments are initiated with vendors.
• Direct, guide and support purchasing staff in order to achieve overall departmental objectives.
• Visit and communicate with manufacturing facilities to review coil quality and application procedures to ensure that levels of inventory are consistent with production requirements and purchasing strategy.
• Monitor inventory levels at manufacturing facilities and ensure that levels match sales and operational requirements.
• Directs the development and management of company-wide purchasing programs, including supplier evaluation, cost analysis, and procurement for major capital projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidate should be able to develop quality steel suppliers, who will meet or exceed delivery, quality and cost objectives
• Excellent leadership skills, decision making and attention to detail
• Ability to analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future steel availability and develop/implement appropriate purchasing strategies
• Ability to negotiate cash discounts, volume purchasing discounts and special pricing
• Ability to carry out supervisory responsibilities for purchasing staff, including hiring and training employees, assigning and directing work and evaluating performance

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree and five years plus of purchasing management experience or an Associate Degree plus 8-10 years purchasing management experience
• The military equivalent position will be recognized in lieu of education and/or experience.

SUPERVISORY

• Supervises purchasing staff

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic Math

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to analyze complex data

• Office

CLARKDIETRICH BENEFITS INCLUDE

• Full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts and Life Insurance)
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual Incentive
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Certification Reimbursement Program
• Community Service Day