Total 4 Director/C-Level Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Spokane Valley, Washington

Role Summary

The Purchasing Director is responsible for overseeing the procurement function within the organization, managing all aspects of sourcing, supplier relationships, inventory control, and cost management. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that the company acquires the necessary goods and services at competitive prices while maintaining high quality and compliance with all relevant regulations. The Purchasing Director will lead the purchasing team, drive cost-saving initiatives, and develop strategies for inventory optimization, supplier management, and vendor relationships.

Key Responsibilities

1. Sourcing and Supplier Management:

• Lead the sourcing and selection of suppliers to meet the company’s procurement needs.
• Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key suppliers and vendors.
• Conduct supplier performance evaluations, ensuring they meet quality, delivery, and cost standards.

2. Inventory Control:

• Oversee inventory levels to ensure optimal stock levels while minimizing excess inventory and stockouts.
• Implement inventory management best practices, including regular stock audits and cycle counts.

3. Cost Management:

• Monitor and manage procurement budgets, ensuring spending is within approved limits.
• Analyze purchase data to identify opportunities for cost reductions, process improvements, and supplier consolidation.

4. Forecasting and Planning:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., production, sales, operations) to understand future demand and business requirements.
• Develop purchasing forecasts based on historical data, market trends, and future business needs.

5. Compliance and Safety:

• Stay informed about legal and regulatory changes affecting procurement, including import/export laws, tax regulations, and environmental considerations.
• Monitor and enforce safety standards for goods and services procured, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental guidelines.

6. Vendor and Contract Management:

• Develop and manage vendor relationships, ensuring that contracts are up to date and favorable for the organization.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers and ensure contract terms are adhered to, including pricing, delivery schedules, and quality standards.

Requirements

1. Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (required).
• A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in purchasing or procurement, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or management role.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, and cost management.

2. Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop a high-performing purchasing team.
• Deep understanding of inventory management, procurement processes, and supply chain dynamics.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate suppliers and purchasing data for decision-making.
• High proficiency with procurement software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

3. Other Qualifications:

• Knowledge of relevant procurement laws and regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Professional certifications in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CPIM, or similar) are a plus.

As Practice Leader and Senior Director, serves as a member of the management team by supervising the Program Acquisition & Assistance (PAA) Practice Group and providing intellectual and technical leadership over MCC's programs, policies, and practices for the compact Procurement functions. Provides leadership, strategic guidance, and oversight over the execution of MCC's program procurement guidelines across the portfolio. The Practice Leader and Senior Director:

• Defines and develops MCC's approach to international public procurement procedures and functions with partner countries.
• Serves as a recognized expert and senior advisor to MCC leaders on issues related to international public procurement.
• Defines best practices, templates, procurement management tools and approaches, and other guidance to be applied across MCC disciplines.
• Leads MCC's procurement outreach efforts with the private sector, including organizing events, industry days, target marketing, and building relationships with private sector firms and other US government agencies.
• Formulates and recommends plans to improve policies, practices, methods, and organizational operations related to international public procurement.
• Incorporates industry trends such as sustainable procurement and Artificial Intelligence related to the subject matter of international public procurement into ongoing programs and initiatives.
• Represents MCC in external forums vis-à-vis technical discussions, deliberations, and other knowledge management activities concerning areas of expertise.
• Coordinates and consults with other donors and research providers to keep abreast of best practices and trends.
• Manages teams of professional experts and coordinates and interacts with a variety of stakeholders at different managerial levels
• Exercises technical and administrative supervision of subordinates.
• Ensures a continuing affirmative application of MCC policies concerning equal opportunity.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

As the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), you will oversee, manage, and develop policies and procedures involving the procurement of supplies, construction, and services required to manage the overall operational efficiency within the Secret Service. As the agency authority on procurement and contracting matters, you will be responsible for the acquisition of all goods and services for the protective, investigative, and administrative mission of the Secret Service.

As a key executive advisor, you will inform the Chief Management Officer and the Chief Operating Officer on the interpretation of contracting laws, principles, and regulations to generate new procurement concepts or make recommendations regarding procurement matters impacting the Secret Service.

The primary duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Acquires commercial items, classified/sensitive intelligence technology, protective countermeasures, major nationwide telecommunication network systems, complex and diversified information technology systems and services, major system acquisitions for highly sensitive investigation and protection equipment, and state-of-the-art electronic and security systems. Products and services procured are unique, time sensitive, high dollar value and critical to the mission of the Secret Service.
• Plans, directs, and oversees a worldwide centralized procurement program through several subordinate supervisors who directly supervise contract and procurement specialists, automation specialists, and administrative/support personnel in procuring equipment, supplies, and services for the Secret Service.
• Refines procurement policies used in the acquisition of goods and services to enhance operational efficiency; develops and implements new procedures and processes to streamline and improve operations.
• Develops and maintains liaison with officials from other Federal agencies as well as state and local agencies, the private sector, administrators of other related programs and professional associations, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
• Keeps abreast of newly proposed or enacted legislation impacting procurement programs, program innovations at the Federal, state, and local levels, and in the private sector. Provides authoritative interpretations, instructions, and guidance relative to all phases of procurement management. Provides information and guidance at meetings with senior officials of the Secret Service.

ROLE

Reporting into the Retail Manager for Singapore and Malaysia, the Store Director role is a key leader in the retail network, responsible for promoting brand engagement and customer loyalty in order to successfully reach business goals. They will also be required to identify, attract, recruit, develop and retain talent while maintaining compliant with directions from Headquarters and cultivating an effective store culture.

MISSION

• Ensure professional growth and training of the staff by adopting and exhibiting a coaching approach

• Define targeted quantitative and qualitative goals and ensure they are achieved

• Analyse results, verify daily, weekly, monthly activities and set up yearly assessments: KPIs

• Demonstrate sales leadership for staff by playing an active role on the selling floor

• High sensitivity to customer experience and loyalty, ensuring that these concepts are instilled in the team and always upheld within the store

• Manage inventory activities, taking into account related inventory results in collaboration with the Back Office Operation

• Ensure that all the processes are compliant with legal, safety, internal requirements, sustainability, HR and stock organization

• Ensure that the qualitative standards required by our Brand are maintained

• Formulate and implement strategies to achieve sales targets

• Lead, motivate and develop the store team and create the right environment to ensure team and individual development

PROFILE

• Significant experience in the sale of luxury goods or retail

• 4 to 6 years of successful experience in a managerial retail position

• Experience managing a team of at least 10

• Inspiring, vigilant, adaptable, tenacious, risk taking and dynamic

• Proven track record of leading teams to deliver business results