Supply Chain Management

PDS Tech Commercial, Inc. is looking for a Director of Supply Chain Management for our Electric Power Systems client in Highland, IL. Full time; #DirectHire We are looking for someone with a BS and 10+ years of successful procurement / supply chain management experience in a manufacturing environment .
Ideal candidate would have international purchasing experience and have supplied material for multiple plants . Electrical and/or plastics experience desired .
If interested, please reach out with resume and contact to DJ at:
Schedule: 1st shift (Can start 7, 7:30, 8, or 8:30, whatever is set with manager when you're hired. All positions have ability to work from home 2 days per week with manager approval once trained.) Pay Rate: $170,000 salary JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the control and operations of the Corporate Supply Chain and Purchasing Department. Develops policies, procedures, and objectives for the Company's supply chain in accordance with corporate objectives.
REPORTS TO: President and COO
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: • Directs the Purchases activity including all processes and procedures to ensure compliance with company objectives and policies.
• Establishes departmental goals and objectives in line with the Company's objectives.
• Leads internal business process reviews and recommends changes for improvements to increase internal productivity and process quality.
• Facilitates supplier selection and negotiates contracts for key strategic initiatives.
• Reviews, analyzes, and recommends polices related to new contracts and agreements consistent with corporate goals and adherence to all mandatory domestic and international legal requirements.
• Maintains working knowledge of the latest industry trends and practices.
• Furnishes purchase analysis and maintains cost and delivery data for use in scheduling, planning, budgeting, and other functional activities.
• Manages and maintains the Supplier Purchasing System and all related data sets.
• Provide support for the interdepartmental objectives of the organization.
REQUIREMENTS: *Bachelors degree in business administration or related field.
*APICS or CPM certification desired.
*5 years' experience in Procurement or materials management or equivalent.
*Knowledge of mainframe computing applications and capabilities and
proficient in word and excel.
*Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
*Experience in inventory control, purchasing, and negotiation is necessary.
*Ability to travel as necessary.