Director of Procurement

Robert Half's client is seeking a Director of Procurement that will be responsible for overseeing all day-to-day operations related to procurement, purchasing and supply chain management.

Responsibilities:

Procurement Management:

• Examine requisitions and prepare solicitation documents, including RFPs, Invitations for Bids, RFQs, and multi-year procurement packages.

Contract Oversight:

• Consult with departmental officials regarding supply, equipment, and service needs, reviewing purchase requests, and deciding on purchasing methods.

Vendor Relations:

• Manage correspondence and interviews with vendors regarding price changes, discounts, shipping methods, adjustments, cancellations, and contracted services.

Team Leadership:

• Develop a high-performance procurement team and exceed established KPIs related to employee safety, food safety, product quality, production, order fulfillment, and employee training.

Continuous Improvement:

• Analyze current procurement activities and recommend improvements through more efficient procurement methods to maximize delivery.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Assist in the development of departmental rules and regulations, procurement policies, and procedures.