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Job Title: Director of Procurement

Job Description

The Director of Procurement will manage a team of 7 Buyers, overseeing the holistic procurement strategy and vision. This role involves providing mentorship, coaching, development opportunities, and overall leadership to the procurement team. The Director will be responsible for establishing, tracking, and holding team members accountable for departmental KPIs, increasing total gross profit across all categories, and directing inventory management and fulfillment at six successful business units around the Midwest.

Responsibilities

• Oversee holistic procurement strategy and vision

• Provide mentorship, coaching, development opportunities, and overall leadership to the procurement team

• Establish, track, and hold team members accountable for departmental KPIs

• Increase total gross profit among all categories

• Direct inventory management and fulfillment at six successful business units around the Midwest

• Reduce inventory shrink through process change and training

• Improve and maintain optimal inventory levels with your team to support on-time deliveries

• Grow partnerships with existing produce suppliers, and continually evaluate new and qualified produce suppliers

• Grow specialty categories with marketing and sales support, and develop vendor relationships with specialty suppliers to support growth needs

• Support in negotiating vendor contracts and critical business needs

• Maintain and improve the overall company supply chain, including the carrier network for inbound loads and inter-company shuttle needs

• Support the quality assurance team and help to improve QA processes and procedures

Essential Skills

• Procurement

• Vendor management

• Contract management

• Supply chain

• Strategy

• Purchasing

• Inventory control

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with fresh/perishable products

• FRESH FOOD

• Management experience with a focus on developing and mentoring teams

• BS/BA degree in Supply Chain Management or related field, or equivalent experience

• 5+ years of prior procurement experience

• 2-3 years in a management role with a proven track record of developing employees

• Produce and wholesale foods purchasing/procurement

• Experience in executing a purchasing strategy that has improved gross margin

• Ability to work well with both internal associates and external partners

• Strong desire to learn new things and apply new skills

• Excellent negotiation skills

Work Environment

This is an onsite position with working hours from Monday through Friday, either from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm or 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $150000.00

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 10, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.