VP of Procurement & Logistics

Do you like finding solutions to meet deadlines?  Does a fast paced environment sound appealing to you? If so, then Crown Products may be the place for you. We are currently looking for a VP of Procurement & Logistics, who is eager to learn, and can be an effective communicator in order to meet our job needs.

Crown Products is a promotional products company that has been featured in Inc 500 two times as one of the fastest growing privately owned companies in America.  We have been the recipient of the PPAI Supplier Star Award for outstanding service five years in a row.  Crown has also won Supplier of the Year Awards from numerous customers.  Crown Products continues to grow, achieve high marks, and is currently looking for a VP of Procurement & Logistics that has a "Whatever It Takes" attitude. 

 

Job Description & Qualifications:

 

· Travel internationally to evaluate, negotiate, select and qualify new or existing vendors.  Must have the skill and ability to evaluate potential vendor’s realistic capabilities.

· Prepares purchase orders and sends copies to vendors. Operates a PC to input, manipulate, and retrieve data.  Intermediate knowledge of MS Office applications, especially Excel. 

· Must have the skill and ability to build long-term relationships with all vendors to properly evaluate issues. Negotiate with vendors to obtain materials with the best value to include price, delivery, customer service, and quality.

· Must understand international delivery options, details and programs including duties, freight options, tax rates and options, brokers, and logistic carriers.

· Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of purchasing and inventory control methods.

· Good oral and written communication skills.  Ability to negotiate with vendors.

· Experience in a purchasing and logistics function.

 

 

Requirements:

 

· BA/BS degree in Business, or related field, or 5+ years of direct experience in a related field.

· Excellent project management skills.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Highly analytical with great attention to detail; experience with Excel.

· Highly motivated, results-oriented, self-starter that knows how to motivate employees, and works well under stress and deadlines.