Share Email Opening Title Purchasing Manager  Category Accounting/Finance   Description As a member of our Opportunity Village team, you are required to work across the organization to provide the knowledge, resources and tools that deliver outstanding service and support for all purchasing needs. Under the direction of the Director of Finance, the Purchasing Manager is a true first level manager. This position will be responsible for developing and driving purchasing strategy in alignment with the overall organizational strategy. Additionally, the position will lead the purchasing team in establishing and implementing best practices. Embrace Opportunity Village core values by cultivating positive and meaningful CONNECTIONS with clients and colleagues, demonstrating ENTHUSIASM, high standards of PRODUCTIVITY, authentic STEWARDSHIP, and consistent participation in individual and team DEVELOPMENT. Reinforce and positively engage in Opportunity Village's organizational culture supporting choice and creativity of clients and of staff. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manage the company's day-to-day purchasing activities and ensure that service level agreements are met Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies under the direction of the Director of Finance Establish and implement purchasing policies, procedures and best practices Propose and implement improvements of purchasing processes in alignment with changing organizational needs and market conditions Ensure that project/department milestones/goals are met in a timely and effective manner Review and approve benchmark standards and conduct gap analysis with 'best: practices. Recommend adoption of new processes and practices. Develop and execute internal metrics to track key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness Oversee the sourcing process to select and maintain vendors that provide maximum value to the company Review and approve vendor selection criteria and vendor performance standards and measurements Conduct regular evaluation of vendor performance and provide feedback Provide exceptional customer service while maintaining compliance with set standards and polices Review, negotiate and administer purchasing agreements and contracts with suppliers in support of organizational requirements Research purchasing trends to foresee future opportunities and threats; develop a process to capitalize on these findings Provide insight and suggestions for inventory level based on purchasing trends and best practices Respond to audits, surveys, or other information requests from internal and external sources Assist purchasing staff with company-wide daily orders Partner with key stakeholders to ensure smooth process transitions and handoffs Partner with stakeholders to support budget and financials forecasting processes Mentor and develop purchasing staff Other purchasing related projects and assignment as assigned SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position works alongside and supervises the Purchasing Team Lead.   Position Requirements SKILLS REQUIRED Ability to successfully communicate effectively with individuals, co-workers and supervisors (verbal and written). Must possess social perceptiveness to assess and understand other’s reactions and behaviors. Ability to perform job duties with minimal supervision Ability to care, respond and work with individuals with developmental disabilities Ability to identify, define problems and draw valid solutions Ability to interpret instructions, gain knowledge and have initiative REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION AND SKILLS Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing, Business Administration or related field. Required: Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite software Preferred: Experience in Great Plains or similar ERP system. Preferred: Minimum 8 years of verifiable work experience in purchasing related field. PHYSICAL ABILITIES & WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and functions of the position. The list below of minimum essential functions is illustrative of the minimums only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed. Ability to lift and move boxes up to 40 pounds Ability to sit at a computer for prolonged periods of time Ability to work in a typical office environment Ability to tolerate stress Ability to conduct tasks and successfully perform under critical deadlines. Manual dexterity to operate office equipment and examine documents, records and files   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Shift Days   Rate of Pay DOE   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Req Number ACC-20-00004   Open Date 9/16/2020   Location Engelstad Campus   About the Organization Join Las Vegas' Favorite Charity! Here you can be proud to answer the question, 'Where do you work?' Opportunity Village (OV) is more than just a job; being a member of the OV team instills a sense of pride and purpose into your work week. Our motto for the people we serve is: Pride. Purpose. And a Paycheck. So it is no wonder that the same can be said for our employees who serve our clients. Aside from the satisfaction of participating in a community that extends beyond our campuses, OV also offers a wide array of additional benefits including: health, dental and vision insurance, retirement savings account, training and development opportunities and much more!   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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