Outdoor Cap has been servicing the needs of the headwear industry for 45 years and is one of the world’s largest companies focused on business-to-business sourcing and manufacturing headwear. With customers in retail, team sports, golf, promotional products and more, working at Outdoor Cap is an opportunity to be part of a growing business building amazing products for some of the world’s greatest brands and companies.

The Head of Purchasingis responsible for overseeing efficiency, accuracy, quality assurance and timeliness with product purchasing supporting all internal business units and customers. Our supply chain comprises international factories in multiple countries. This individual directs a team of employees responsible for the day-to-day purchasing, planning and importation of product, directly interacts with factory partners and internal cross-functional teams, and is responsible for directing the QC team on standards, process improvement, corrective action, and factory communication.
The ideal candidate for this position is an organized, adaptable and a proven leader, possessing the ability to drive excellence in the department while equally fostering retention and career growth for employees. Cross-cultural relationship building is an essential skill required for this position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the product purchasing process and activities for the company.
• Oversee the QC team with regards to processes, corrective actions, resolution, and communication, both internally and with our factories.
• Maintain positive and productive working relationships with overseas partners, maintaining a strong line of communication and resolution processes.
• Communicates effectively across the organization to ensure key stakeholders are updated with business critical information consistently.
• Strategically plan and implement continuous process improvement or procedure enhancements.
• Work with multiple cross functional teams to drive process improvement upstream and avoid delays and rework at time of delivery.
• Empower teams to hold factories accountable to meeting ship dates and quality specs, as well as guiding the team to keep information correct and current in ERP by pro-actively tracking open PO’s and reviewing QC data with standardized reports.

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Skills and Competencies*

• Successful in owning business results, and knows how to inspire the team to feel empowered and accountable for their decisions
• History of being an effective negotiator
• Must be comfortable in high-pressure situations with a win-win attitude and willingness to take ownership of providing a total customer solution
• Teamwork and Collaboration {Demonstrates commitment to team members and engages in collaborative communication across all departments. Effectively sets priorities and manages timelines in order to get work done through others. Shows respect, builds trust, and manages conflict with transparency and careful consideration. Analyzes situations, thinks before acting and uses sound judgment when making decisions and offering solutions.}
• Strategic Capacity {Reimagines the future and connects it to the present in ways that others can understand and own. Establishes focus and sets goals and priorities. Effectively communicates vision and strategy. Maintains an elevated level of awareness and understanding of the marketplace, industry trends and competition. Analyzes opportunities and offers innovative and practical solutions to bring innovative ideas to market. Formulates action plans and considers organizational and systematic implications.}
• Customer Service {Demonstrates commitment to our customers and represents Outdoor Cap in a professional manner. Provides exceptional service and responds to customer needs with urgency, thoughtfulness, and attention to detail. Maintains operational awareness. Effectively presents Outdoor Cap’s strengths, capabilities, offerings, and value proposition. Establishes vision and strategy with the customer and develops joint business plans that capture key goals and priorities.}
• Financial Acumen {“Know your numbers.” Demonstrates commitment to accurate sales forecasting, demand planning and inventory management. Maintains awareness of all cost centers, including factory, royalty, commission, inventory and operational cost-to-serve. Develops pricing and promotional strategies that contribute to Outdoor Cap’s financial goals. Effectively communicates plans, projections, and results across the organization, and provides thoughtful narrative on contributing factors.}

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Education and Qualifications*

• Education College Degree or Requisite Experience in Supply Chain Field, Preferred
• Experience 3 years’ experience in Purchasing, Operations, Supply Chain; 3 years Leadership
• Computer Skills Office 365 Proficient, ERP (i.e. Exenta) preferred

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Physical Requirements*

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (seated) 80% of the day and occasionally reach, bend, and move inside the office to access files and product.
• Required to have close visual acuity to perform computer tasks and operate other office machinery.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Job Type: Full-time