Director of Procurement
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Job Description: Director of Procurement

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Travel: As needed, project-oriented

Compensation: 155-175K Base Salary (DoE), 20% Annual Incentive

Company:

Our client company is a privately-held leading provider of overhead cranes, hoists, and related services that supports customers across construction, heavy industrial, manufacturing and other sectors. The company is progressive, in growth-mode, and benefited by a blended sales / service / operations approach that enables full life cycle support with both products and its customers. This includes the full gamut of safety inspections and assessments, PM programs, emergency response, repair/upgrade/modernization, sales of both parts & equipment + service, and design/engineering solutions and consultation. Headquartered in Cincinnati, OH, the company operates across 17 states.

Position Details and Key Responsibilities:

Our client company is seeking an experienced and fast-starting Director of Procurement to be responsible for leading the procurement strategy, managing supplier relationships, inventory management and optimizing the purchasing processes to support operational and financial objectives. This role will oversee sourcing, negotiating contracts, and ensuring cost-effective procurement of equipment, parts, and services while maintaining quality and reliability. The ideal candidate will have a blend of experience that enables them to build-out the Procurement department and team, and then demonstrate success. Reporting directly to the COO, this is a demanding, 'hands-on', entrepreneurial position that requires a person with the ability to prioritize and complete a wide variety of management, operational, and sales-oriented activities - including being responsible for inventory, buyers, and purchasing. Specifically, seeking a leader who has built a Procurement function previously - including:

• Establishing a central procurement group with SLA's and workflows.
• Leading development and ownership of the Procure to Pay process for the organization.
• Creation of KPI's and strategy for managing continuous improvement.
• Driving cost savings initiatives.
• Inventory management across a distributed organization

Qualifications & Experience:

A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (MBA preferred). 10+ years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or procurement management, preferably in industrial services, manufacturing, or construction.

• Strategic sourcing and vendor management & strong negotiation and contract management skills. Experience with ERP and procurement software, and excellent analytical, problem-solving, and leadership abilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels, and proven ability to develop an overarching program of vendor management, process improvement and cost optimization.

The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers a competitive compensation package that includes base salary & incentive commensurate with experience, and quality benefits for all employees.