Since 1929, J&J Ventures has been a leader in Gaming and Amusements and a trusted partner. Today, our focus remains steadfast: to provide world-class service to help businesses succeed. Our customers and our team members have been, and will always be, #1 priority. We are looking to expand our workforce with team-oriented individuals with a positive mindset. We offer competitive pay, benefits, vacation, PTO, paid holidays, and 401(k).

Job Summary

The Director of Purchasing is responsible for developing and executing purchasing strategies for goods and services, tracking metrics, negotiating deals, and managing vendors. They collaborate with stakeholders, forecast market trends, and ensure clear requirements documentation. Their role involves analyzing costs, mitigating risks, and determining optimal delivery of services. 

The position requires strong leadership capabilities, negotiation skills, and analytical abilities. They should be familiar with sourcing and vendor management within a corporate environment, possess business sense, and be proficient in gathering data. Additionally, they should have decision-making skills and be proficient in vendor management software.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and execute procurement strategies that meet the needs of the organization.
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers and services, negotiate contracts, and place orders for goods and services.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation.
• Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power.
• Perform cost and scenario analysis and benchmarking.
• Assess, manage, and mitigate risks.
• Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers.
• Determine quantity and timing of delivery and service.
• Ensure purchasing policies and procedures are followed throughout the organization.
• Prepare and maintain reports on purchasing activity, including cost savings and supplier performance.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or related field.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5 years of experience as Purchasing Manager, Agent, or Officer.
• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management.
• Interest in market dynamics along with a strong business acumen.
• Strong negotiation and networking abilities.
• Working experience of vendor management software.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid judgement and decision-making skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Supervisory Responsibility

The position has no direct reports.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The noise level in the work environment is low.

Physical Demands

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands or arms.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus.

Travel

Moderate travel is required for this position.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.