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Aston Carter Director Of Procurement in Des Moines, Iowa
Seeking a Director of Procurement for a Major Produce Wholesaler in the Des Moines Area!!
Job Duties
Manage a team of 7 Buyers.
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
Strong desire to win and grow as an individual professionally
4-5 years in produce and wholesale foods purchasing/procurement preferred
Management experience in the development of buyers and mentoring the team to elevate the standard
BS/BA degree in Supply Chain Management or related field highly preferred
2-3 years in a management role with a sound track record of developing employees
Purchasing strategy expertise showing positive gross margins
Ability to interact with internal associates and external partners
Additional Details
Drug and Background check required
Direct Placement with no contract periods
Standard benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match)
Medium-sized business ranging 200 - 500 employees
130+ year company with a consistent desire to be the best
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.
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