Director of Procurement - Lewisville, United States - Allegiance Fire & Rescue
Description
Posted Friday, December 15, 2023 at 5:00 AMWho is Allegiance Trucks?
Allegiance Trucks operates over 40 locations in 10 states throughout the Northeast and is the fastest growing commercial truck and trailer dealer group in North America.
We know our greatest asset is our people, so we are looking for candidates that want to work in a culture that rewards teamwork and excellence.
Our team proudly represent the best brands in the business including International, Isuzu, Pierce Fire Apparatus, Wabash, Ford, Hino, Dennis Eagle, Kalmar and JerrDan and many others.
Why Allegiance Trucks?When joining our team, you will be working alongside the best in the business, helping us make Allegiance Trucks great We are a veteran friendly organization that provides opportunities for additional training, career growth and advancement as well as a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Competitive starting pay
Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
Life insurance
Parental leave
Paid time off and paid holidays
401(k) with Company match
Encourage and support your continued advancement with additional training
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Coordinate all Vendor Management and Purchasing to control costs, maximize buying power, and create efficiencies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES:
Direct the procurement of materials, supplies, equipment, and services.
Ensure efficient operation of the Purchasing function.
Develop and implement a strategic procurement program reflecting best practices; evaluate current practices and provide recommendations for improvement.
Lead supplier identification, approval, contract/pricing negotiations, and vendor relations.
Identify, mitigate, and escalate procurement risks to enable dealerships to meet its obligations and to maximize business opportunities.
Generate and track cost saving initiatives.
Produce regular reports on purchase commitments, costs, and delivery performance.
Collaborate with other internal teams crucial to the procurement process, such as VPs, Managers, Legal Counsel, Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable, etc.
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with key partners/vendors while communicating strategic initiatives to Senior Leadership Team.Monitor service/supplier performance and resolve issues as needed.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University; and/or ten plus years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Outstanding team building and leadership skills.
Strong working knowledge of Dealer Management Systems as well as other operational systems and warehouse management.
Detail-orientation with strong quantitative analytical skills and an innovative approach to problem solving.
Allegiance Trucks is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.
As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic.
Employment may be contingent upon Allegiance's receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.
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