Director of Purchasing

Trillium Professional has a direct hire opportunity in Fayetteville, AR for a Director of Purchasing.

This is a direct-hire position. The salary is $140k/year plus relocation assistance is available.

• Develops and maintains a robust procurement strategy to minimize cost and inventory positions while maximizing in-stock performance for the Purchasing Department
• Develops and maintains strategic vendor relationships
• Monitors and develops new KPI’s as necessary to ensure that metrics are meeting business requirements
• Interfaces with other departments to ensure adequate support is being provided for other company initiatives
• Responsible for aligning Supply Chainteam, goals, processes, measurements, standards, and efforts with companies primary focus areas
• Other project work, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned

• Keeps immediate supervisor informed of important matters which must be handled at that level, with emphasis on critical incidents related to employee safety and security.
• Contributes to a cooperative working effort by demonstrating a willingness to perform other job-related work, as needed, or requested.
• Decision‑making and authority exercised with good judgment, recognizing when others must be involved.
• Shows initiative in gaining and maintaining the skills, abilities, and knowledge required to perform this position in at least a fully qualified and satisfactory manner.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering field, strongly preferred. Related degree, required.
• 5+ years of management experience in the Engineering or Procurement field. Previous experience leading supply chain and/or engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of MRP operating principles, required.
• Excellent PC skills utilizing Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong communication skills to effectively negotiate and communicate with suppliers and vendors.
• Effective organizational & project management skills through proven experience.
• Strong problem solving and critical‑thinking skills through proven experience.
• Team orientation with ability to be self‑directed.

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Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals.

Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.