Legend Valve & Fitting is an employee-owned supplier in the plumbing wholesale industry. Legend manufactures the industry-leading HyperPure® PE-RT potable water tube in Michigan, USA. We stand behind our Guaranteed Performance with a 100% order fill rate, 100% order accuracy, 24-hour shipping, no minimum order, and product returns with no re-stocking fees. The 7/75 guarantee proves our integrity in having the highest quality products. We’ve Got Your Back® is a value proposition for wholesalers and contractors that we have everything you need behind the wall®. With a history of 35 years in the industry, the company has built a reputation as the lowest-cost supplier in the PVF industry.
Position Summary:
The Director of Purchasing will lead purchasing operations, overseeing an annual purchase budget of $70 to $80 million. This role manages 99+ item categories and approximately 10,000 SKUs. The Director will supervise a team of purchasing agents, ensuring efficient daily operations and optimization of purchasing practices. A critical focus will be sustaining a 98.5% fill rate and ensuring seamless operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the purchasing team, including hiring, training, and developing high-performing purchasing agents.
- Develop and execute procurement strategies that balance cost, quality, and service levels.
- Work with supply chain team on the full procurement lifecycle, from supplier selection and onboarding to contract execution and performance monitoring.
- Manage supplier performance, ensuring reliability, compliance, and cost efficiency and review supplier scorecard periodically.
- Achieve and maintain a 98.5% fill rate by monitoring inventory, demand forecasts, and supplier lead times and work with logistics team to ensure on time delivery.
- Drive continuous improvement in purchasing processes through data analytics and technology adoption.
- Ensure proficiency in JD Edwards operating system to effectively manage procurement workflows.
- Demonstrate deep understanding of forecasting tools and methodologies to ensure accurate demand planning.
- Utilize SQL Server skills to analyze procurement data, generate reports, and identify operational improvements.
- Collaborate with supply chain, finance, and sales teams to align purchasing strategies with business goals.
- Track and report key KPIs, including spend, cost efficiency, supplier performance, and fill rates.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations, including ethical sourcing standards.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years in purchasing and supply chain, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven experience managing multi-million-dollar procurement portfolios across diverse categories. Work history in machining & metal category preferred.
- Deep knowledge of forecasting techniques and tools, ensuring precise demand planning.
- Proficiency in JD Edwards operating system for efficient procurement management.
- SQL Server skills to analyze procurement data and drive insights.
- Strong leadership skills with a track record of building and motivating teams.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and implement improvements.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Detail-oriented, with a commitment to customer satisfaction.
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE
Legend Valve offers a generous benefits package that provides comprehensive coverage to help protect your health and earning power and to prepare for the future.
- Health plan options that include employer contribution
- Vision plan options that include employer contribution
- Dental Premium covered by Legend Valve
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
- Parental Leave
- 401k with specified company match
- Basic Life and AD&D coverage
- STD/LTD
- Paid Time Off plan
