Director of Purchasing

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Job Description:

The Director of Purchasing oversees the Purchasing Team in identifying, negotiating, and procuring all Not‑For‑Resale (NFR) items for Weis Markets. This role develops procurement strategies for both planned and unbudgeted capital items and ensures the timely delivery of goods and services that support the store network. The Director exercises independent judgment regularly and performs all responsibilities in alignment with company policies and all applicable state and federal laws.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:

• Lead procurement programs for all NFR furnishings, fixtures, supplies and equipment.
• Develop and manage vendor contracts for services supporting store operations.
• Collaborate with Store Development, Store Operations and Merchandising teams to continuously update and enhance current FF&E (furnishings, fixtures and equipment).
• Evaluate FF&E providers, manufacturing facilities, industry competitors and attend trade conferences to identify the best solutions for the organization.
• Coordinate with Information Technology, Finance and Accounting Departments to oversee invoicing processes and ensure timely vendor payments.
• Provide budget request and purchase order oversight on capital and expense items to ensure alignment with the company budget and policies.
• Coordinate with the Store Development, Store Operations, and Merchandising Departments to provide pricing data for annual Capital Budget Planning efforts.
• Oversee fixture warehouse operations.
• Provide weekly, period, and quarterly financial reports to leadership teams on spending for assigned categories.  
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to the Associates of the Purchasing Department.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position manages a team of 4 direct reports and third-party vendors.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, the associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Business preferred, plus previous experience in retail purchasing and procurement. Have a thorough understanding of retail operations, preferably in the supermarket industry, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Leadership Skills

• Leadership presence among executive team, direct reports and in the community.
• Leading and developing talent; preparing them for potential advancement.
• Ability to effectively partner with functional peers and internal partners.
• Ability to remain flexible to changing business needs and react to those needs in a professional positive manner.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to analyze financial & statistical reports
• Accepting of coaching, guidance and supervision.
• Ability to travel as business dictates.

Weis Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer:  Weis Markets is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of actual or perceived age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, familial status, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with a disability may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ways things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Weis Markets.