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TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced Director- Purchasing Operations located in Byhalia, MS.

Responsible for developing and implementing an aligned procurement sourcing strategy targeting quality, cost and delivery to support the successful launch of proprietary suite of projects and elevator systems.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Build, develop, and manage a team of purchasing professionals. Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the procurement department.
• Build and maintain purchasing operations KPI dashboard, specifically around business process optimization and vendor order compliance.
• Reviews, analyzes, manages and presents daily/weekly/monthly procurement metrics and tracks/establish effective measures of performance and metrics where needed.
• Ensure members of the team have the correct knowledge and skills to perform assigned purchasing tasks and provide on the job training and support to address skill and knowledge gaps.
• Manage compliance with procurement process and ensure all required approvals are in place prior to purchase order release.
• Support vendor engagement activities including negotiations and supplier performance management; Engage to address identified conflicts and/or risks with supply.
• Communicates with cross-functional disciplines for alignment, resolution and process improvement efforts.
• Monitor and plan correct supplier deliveries to ensure timely resolution of problems such as shortages and late deliveries. Perform root cause corrective action to prevent recurring issues.
• Ensure vendor escalation and order processing on late deliveries to avoid business disruption.
• Develops an understanding of the capabilities of existing supply base to facilitate the day-to-day management of commercial matters
• Create and implement Optimized Processes, take corrective action to resolve planning, scheduling, and materials issues to achieve schedule objectives; Audits and approves purchase orders based on DOA.
• Participate in our Material Cost down initiative primarily focusing on direct external spend; Cost containment and cost avoidance measures to help achieve regional coast saving goals.
• Assist in evaluating suppliers' performance by gathering information and preparing reports; Resolve vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field
• Master's degree in Business Administration preferred
• APICS CPIM, CSCP certification or ISM CPM, CPSM preferred
• Advanced knowledge of SAP
• Advanced knowledge of Operation Procurement process
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of supplier contract negotiations
• People Development and Management
• Ability solve complex business issues relative to Supply Chain and Procurement Operations
• 10-15 years of purchasing/procurement experience responsible for end to end purchasing
  operations in a Manufacturing facility.
• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Thorough understanding of contractual agreements and the ability to read and interpret complex SOW documents including drawings, specifications, etc.

TK Elevator is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law.

Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to email us directly at ElevatorJobs.ams@tkelevator or call 1-844-427-5461.