Purchasing Director, OEM & Overseas

• Actively conduct bidding and lead/assist in negotiations to achieve cost reductions and avoidances.
  
• Negotiate, write, and administer contracts for commodities and parts pertaining to the business.
  
• Analyze existing contracts and identify spend reduction opportunities.
  
• Controlling cost of purchased supplies/equipment while maintaining deadlines.
  
• Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
  
• Maintain good supplier relationships.
  
• Manage projects related to material sourcing and costs savings initiatives.
  
• Organize and manage project teams with global partners which may require conference call meetings outside of normal business hours.
  
• Achieve cost reduction targets.
  
• Identify and develop automotive capable suppliers that meet the business standards.
  
• Maintain compliance with all legal and corporate requirements and forms.
  
• Maintain compliance with all quality system requirements.
  
• Works effectively on project/contracting teams. Measure actual performance against goals on regular basis and present results to management.
  
• Coordinate with international supply chains with special importance on China.
  

Requirements

• A Bachelors degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management
  
• At least 7+ years of work experience
  
• Solid knowledge of residential building plans and materials from foundation to finish
  
• Creating purchasing and procurement policies
  
• Good negotiation and analytical abilities
  
• Good contract writing and reading skills