Director of Purchasing

POSITION: Purchasing Manager

REPORTS TO:  Chief Asian Operations & Sourcing Officer

SUMMARY:  Responsible for the management of the procurement functions of the Company.  Develops policies, procedures, processes and objectives for the operation of the purchasing program in accordance with Corporate objectives of on time delivery and accurate/timely processing of applicable shipping documents.  Recommends improvements in overall purchasing program which will advance the interests of the Corporation and build a mutual respect and confidence between vendors and Company.

Incumbent(s): Al Clark

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Plans and directs the purchasing Team to meet Corporate requirements.

2. Tracks performance of vendors through key performance indicators, recommends and/or implements actions to improve vendor performance.

3. Places purchase orders in accordance with Annual Calendars and Corporate Time-Line.

4. Directly interfaces with product suppliers to assure a clear understanding of the product, quantity, price, terms and shipping time.

5. Provides an updated schedule of and monitors all shipping schedules and communicates any delays.

6. Works with accounting to assure timely and accurate payment of all vendors.

7. Works with accounting department to maintain accurate price information within the system.

8. Keeps informed of all new developments relative to materials and supplied, and makes recommendations designed to reduce costs and improve methods.

9. Maintains such purchasing records as are needed by the purchasing department and other departments.

10.  Furnishes purchase analyses and cost data for use in scheduling, planning, budgeting, and other functional activities.

11.  Devises methods and policies ensuring most efficient and economical movement of all materials in and out of Specialized.

12.  Negotiates terms of purchase agreements where applicable.

13.  Researches competitive cost information and works to reduce costs with vendors.

14.  Works with shipping to monitor and expedite receiving, accuracy and timeliness of documents, and customs clearance.

 

15.  Works with receiving to monitor accuracy of vendor packaging, upc’s and packing slips.

 

 

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Visits vendors' offices and factories to investigate facilities, capacity and ability to meet quality requirements, specifications and delivery dates.

2. Coordinates and distributes vendor performance reports to the appropriate personnel.

3. Overseas travel is required; approximately 10%

4. All other duties as assigned.

 

 

EXPERIENCE:

1. Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis on Purchasing preferred.

2. 3-5 years experience in a wholesale distribution environment in the Sport Industry, preferably with Bicycles.

3. Experience in dealing with International vendors. Travel required.

 

 

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

1. Experience in related subordinate positions.

2. Considerable Buying experience.

3. Computer background.

4. APICS or NAPM certification preferred.