Market America

Director of Purchasing

Market America • $90K — $120K *
Greensboro, NC 27406In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
2 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business or related field
  • 5-7 years of corporate purchasing experience in consumer products
  • Demonstrated progressive supervisory experience
  • Advanced knowledge of inventory control
  • Expertise in supply chain management

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage effective purchasing and sourcing strategies
  • Implement forecasting processes to meet company goals
  • Monitor inventory issues and inform Product Managers
  • Direct employee workload and provide training for optimal productivity
  • Manage supplier relationships for effective business operations
  • Oversee daily inventory requirements and capital expenditures
  • Drive purchasing initiatives to align with company objectives

Benefits

  • Diverse work environment
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Support for strategic departmental goals
  • Performance-based goal setting
Full Job Description
The Director of Purchasing will manage the overall operations of the Purchasing Department to ensure that inventory and goals are met in a timely and effective manner. Directs and supervises any lead and managerial staff.

Essential Function and Responsibilities:

Strategy & Planning
  • Develops and manages purchasing and sourcing strategies and procedures to ensure proper levels at all locations, domestic and international, for continuous supply of goods and high inventory turns.
  • Identifies, recommends, and implements forecasting processes and systems to meet company goals and reduce costs.
  • Monitors potential inventory issues (backorders, expirations, etc.) with lead for informing Product Managers.
  • Directs employee workload and provides training and resolution to ensure optimal productivity for strategic departmental goals.
  • Identifies proper sourcing for new products and related components.
  • Directs, supports and maintains domestic and international supplier relationships to ensure effective business relationships.
  • Oversees the day-to-day inventory requirements of facility, capital outlay expenditures, and employee equipment and supplies.
  • Drives purchasing initiatives for product lines to meet company goals and objectives.
  • Identifies, evaluates and develops purchasing policies and procedures to ensure best practices.
  • Prepares budget items and ensures compliance to approved budget.
  • Supervises and supports a diverse work force
  • Sets goals and performance expectations for the team
  • Addresses employee or customer concerns and/or elevates to the Management team
  • Trains and assists employees
  • Manages employees work loads and schedules
  • Works within budgetary controls


Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in business or related field
  • Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in corporate purchasing in consumer products industry
  • Demonstrated experience in progressive supervisory roles
  • Must have advanced knowledge of inventory control and supply chain management

About Market America

Market America is a multi-level marketing company that specializes in the retail sale of consumer goods. The company was founded in 1992 by JR Ridinger and his wife Loren Ridinger. Market America's business model is based on the concept of one-to-one marketing, which means that the company's independent distributors sell products directly to consumers. Market America offers a wide range of products, including health and nutrition supplements, cosmetics, and home and garden products. The company operates in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia.
Learn more about Market America
Size
800 employees
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Founded
1992
* Ladders Estimates

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