JOB PURPOSE:
The Director, Procurement & Material Management provides leadership and oversight for Procurement, Materials Management, and Inventory Control.

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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:*

• Lead and manage all procurement and materials management activities including order placement, supplier reduction/evaluation/certification, supplier follow-up, price negotiation and compliance with government procurement regulations.
• Work closely and support Production Planning's MRP activities and support personnel involved with the MRP database to achieve and maintain a high degree of data accuracy, integrity, and ownership.
• Monitors supplier delivery, Receiving and Inventory Control performance and investigates discrepancies to resolve/eliminate process deficiencies.
• Accountable for materials metrics and Standards of Performance.
• Work closely with Production Planning to define and implement automated systems to plan and track material flow from customers through Procurement to delivery to support a comprehensive supply chain management strategy.
• Ensure all material management policies are consistent with the inventory control objectives of Clarus.
• Work closely with Production Planning to maintain continuity with Procurement and supplier management processes.
• Facilitate Procurement and materials initiatives including common part numbers, supplier managed inventory, consolidated purchasing agreements, supplier reduction and supplier quality certifications.
• Support internal or external audit requirements relative to the Procurement and Inventory Control functions.
• Prepare and manage department budget within established guidelines.
• Effectively create and sustain Procurement to delivery material and system cost reduction programs.
• Provide professional development for all Procurement and Materials team members. Explain and support company policies and procedures.
• Benchmark world class supplier management systems and implement best practices as appropriate.
• Actively support and implement lean principles.

• B.A./B.S. degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, Finance, or technical field required.
• 8+ years of demonstrated experience leading procurement and materials management team members and activities in a manufacturing environment.
• APICS certification preferred, or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Experience developing and executing procurement strategies.
• Experience leading Inventory teams with knowledge of cycle counts.
• Experience hiring and leading effective teams in multiple locations; ability to lead and mentor others.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently with little supervision.
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to adhere to deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Technologically proficient; intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Demonstrated experience with MRP/ERP software, NetSuite Preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position works in a manufacturing environment working around glass, machines, forklifts, and other equipment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to occasionally list 25lbs.
DIRECT REPORTS:
This position has 6 direct reports based on business needs.

Job Type: Full-time

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