Director Of Procurement

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Aston Carter Director Of Procurement Des Moines , Iowa Apply Now

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 KPI’s

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, 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 our carrier network for inbound loads and inter-company shuttle needs

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

Qualifications

Experience with fresh / perishable products highly desired

Management experience - They will be responsible for developing buyers, and elevating and mentoring the team.

BS / BA degree in Supply Chain Management or related field or experience in lieu of

5+ years of prior procurement experience

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

Produce and wholesale foods purchasing / procurement background preferred

Experience in executing on a purchasing strategy that has meaningfully improved gross margin

Ability to work well with both internal associates and external partners

Strong desire to learn new things and the ability to put new skills to use

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 :

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 (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.

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