Director of Purchasing

Amerit Fleet Solutions, one of the leading fleet maintenance companies in the US, is looking for an experienced, charismatic, self-motivated Director of Purchasing to manage our central purchasing team to drive compliance and performance metrics.

Salary range: $125,000-145,000

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary pay – paid weekly, every Friday
• Full benefits within 30 days
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, disability insurance
• 401(k) program
• Unlimited PTO, holidays, and sick time
• Commitment to your safety through boot and prescription safety glasses reimbursement
• Career and learning development with an extensive training program
• Employee referral program, up to $1,000 bonus
• ASE certification program with fee reimbursement and bonus
• Employee recognition platform that includes opportunities to redeem points for merchandise
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 24/7 nurse triage line
• Employee discounts on cell phone service and entertainment tickets
• Employee resource groups (ERGs) that foster inclusion

· Leads and manages all core functions of the direct purchasing team

· Excel in large scale management of central purchasing functions.

· Provide strategic insights and lead continuous improvement efforts in parts purchasing and vendor management.

· Coordinate day-to-day actions, coach, and manage a central purchasing team to set and achieve concrete targets every month by reviewing operations performance metrics, setting new performance goals, defining process improvement opportunities, and mentoring team members in the execution of these activities

· Schedule and manage all central procurement activities to align with operations workload and optimization.

· Develop and analyze Operational and Support metrics to measure the performance of the team

· Coach and mentor team members with a focus on professional development and upstream thinking

· Utilize deep product and industry knowledge while serving as a strong cross functional leader

· Develop and lead end-to-end project plans and ensure on-time delivery of critical initiatives.

· College degree required; Master degree preferred

· 4+ years experience working in Automotive Aftermarket or OEM parts purchasing

· 2 to 4 years leading high impact teams or projects

· Understanding of complex supply chain through a decentralized purchasing function.

· Excellent analytical and communication skills

· The ability to influence and inspire others

· Past parts product, automotive service experience

· Creative problem-solving abilities and a passion for innovation

· Experience building and scaling operations, particularly in a fast-paced startup or tech environment

· SQL skills a plus

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear
• Frequent use of hands and fingers
• Ability to feel and reach with hands and arms

Are you ready to advance your career with Amerit Fleet Solutions? Apply Today!

https://www.ameritfleetsolutions.com/careers/easy-apply

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