Director of Purchasing & Contracts

Desert Mountain Club, one of the most beautiful and largest private country clubs in North America, is looking for a Director of Purchasing & Contracts!

This is a corporate-level role with deliberate focus on driving best value in purchasing to generate savings and managing compliance with professional contracts. The right candidate should possess high ethical standards and sound business ethics. They will be responsible for performing strategic procurement activities across multiple departments, reviewing contracts, seeking the best possible contracts, and finding the most profitable vendors/suppliers.

The ideal candidate will possess the following experience and qualifications:

• 10 years of leadership in purchasing and contract review experience preferred.
• Experience of working with people and partnering across departments is required.
• High ethical standards, impeccable business reputation and adherence to our Employee Core Values and internal controls.
• Effective and experienced in negotiating skills.
• Strong analytical, written/verbal communication and project management skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated track record of success leading supplier management programs across various services and categories.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and purchasing/contract database applications.
• Professional and positive attitude.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License and a good driving record.

BENEFITS

Join a top 10 5-Star Platinum Club of America and be a part of an exciting, challenging, and rewarding experience PLUS enjoy excellent benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• FREE onsite medical clinic to all employees & their dependents
• FREE employee meals during shifts
• FREE golf and tennis
• Paid Time Off
• Matching 401K
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retail discounts
• Pet insurance
• Employee uniforms provided

We believe our teammates are our greatest asset and are committed to fostering a culture of care, respect, and positivity with a sincere focus on the safety, health, and professional growth of every teammate. If you’re looking to join an incredible team, then Desert Mountain is the place for you!

JOB DETAILS

Responsibilities:

• Develop, lead, and execute purchasing strategies across all department platforms.
• Support bid process for architectural plans to subcontractors and vendors.
• Review contract terms and conditions as well as confer with legal as necessary.
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
• Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms.
• Act as company ambassador in vendor relationships, deals, and contracts.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation.
• Ensure bid specs to vendors are updated and accurate.
• Review draft and final RFPs & RFQs to identify and manage business risks and opportunities.
• Research and communicate with both existing vendors and potential new vendors to ensure the company is achieving both optimal pricing and service.
• Perform cost and scenario analysis and benchmarking.
• Actively drive new supplier development, including supplier sustainability assessments
• Develop and implement initiatives to aggregate spending across all business units to drive down costs and reduce the number of suppliers.
• Leverage company-wide spending and resources and champion best practices.
• Ongoing monitoring of contract competence for the term of agreements.
• Forecast price and market trends and identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power.
• Create budget for upcoming projects.
• Manage costs of existing projects
• Compliance with Desert Mountain Club’s Code of Conduct and internal controls.
• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Required to stand and walk - Constantly
• Required to sit - Occasionally
• Required to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 75 pounds – Occasionally
• Typical shifts are Monday – Friday, may need to work some weekends or holidays when business calls for it.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OUR COMPANY

Desert Mountain Club is one of the finest private residential communities in the world featuring world-class golf, indulgent amenities, and curated experiences. It is a private country club open to on and offsite property residents located in the elevated foothills of the beautiful Sonoran Desert in North Scottsdale, Arizona. The club spans across 8,000 acres featuring:

• Seven signature golf courses (six of which are Jack Nicklaus & a par 54 championship course)
• Seven distinctive clubhouses – each with its own unique restaurant plus banquets
• An award-winning spa and fitness center
• Spectacular swim and tennis facility
• Dozens of hiking and biking trails

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