Purchasing Director

Since 1911, State Industrial Products has helped customers "Care for Work Environments"®. Throughout the years, our main focus has been to help customers enhance building environments and improve equipment productivity. No matter where you go in the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico, you will find State products hard at work in every industry imaginable. From market leading drain maintenance and air care programs to innovative cleaning systems, maintenance supplies and auxiliary programs, State Industrial Products offers facility management benefits that are second to none. We’re a thriving company, and we’re looking for driven individuals to join our team. That’s where you come in!
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:
We have a dedicated crew of more than 700+ innovative and dedicated employees throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Here are a few reasons why we’d make a great team:

• Career Opportunity. We are a high growth company with excellent opportunities for advancement. Our training and development programs prepare you for growth and advancement.
• Work-life balance. We work a typical Monday-Friday workday. Take a well-deserved break on us and enjoy time with your family and friends with generous PTO. And take advantage of our hybrid work model, by working from home 2 days per week.
• Benefits and Perks. We offer competitive pay, as well as an excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching up to 3.5%, long term disability, and tuition assistance. We offer an on-site gym and an annual wellness program.

POSITION SUMMARY:
As a key member of the State Industrial Leadership Team, the Purchasing Director is the owner of overall vendor relationships and procurement strategy for the entire enterprise. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, this leader will have primary responsibility for managing and controlling all vendor relationships, as well as material sourcing and procurement activities. The Purchasing Director has approximately 5 direct reports, including buyers that are all responsible for ensuring State Industrial customers get exactly the products they need, exactly when they need them.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Staff and develop the organization with the right people.
• Establish the goals & objectives for the Procurement department.
• Lead the Procurement team to ensure that both departmental and corporate goals and objectives are met
• Supplier/Vendor strategy
• Raw material and finished good sourcing
• Routine procurement
• Stocking strategy
• On Time Delivery rates
• Acquisition support
• Supporting new product commercialization
• Ensure the department operates within established ISO guideline.

EDUCATION, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• 10+ years of chemical industry experience
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Command of planning and forecasting techniques
• Contract negotiation
• Decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Organizational development of personnel and teams
• Understanding and execution of financial analysis & business change recommendations
• Continuous improvement or technical thought process
• Executive level interpersonal & management skills
• Strong computer skills, including SAP, QSI, Excel, Access
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
• Excellent leadership traits

EOE Statement: State Industrial Products is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act*), or any other legally protected status, with respect to employment opportunities.
ADA Disclosure: Any candidate who feels that they may need an accommodation to complete this application, or any portions of same, based on the impact of a disability should contact our Human Resources Department.

Wellness program, Disability insurance, Health insurance, On-site gym, Dental insurance, 401(k), Tuition reimbursement, Paid time off, Vision insurance, 401(k) matching, Opportunities for advancement