Salary begins at $90,000 but may increase based on experience.
Who We Are:
Weller Truck Parts began its history in Muskegon, Michigan in 1928 when Harry Weller, a small body shop owner, found value in recycled parts for the auto industry. The small business thrived so much that in 1949, Harry moved Weller Truck Parts to nearby Grand Rapids, MI. Since that time, Weller Truck Parts has continued to grow under the direction of the Weller family. In 2014, Weller became a member of the Jasper Holding family of companies and a 100% Associate Owned ESOP. Today, Weller continues to grow and out-service the competition by providing an engineered solution for efficient and cost-effective repair, removing the otherwise defunct units and parts from the path to a landfill.
What are you looking for?
Are you looking for a stable and growing company with employees that are passionate about working together to grow their future? If so, Weller Truck Parts is the company for you. Weller is 100% Associate Owned, which means that as an associate owner you will own stock in a financially successful and growth-oriented company through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Where many companies miss the mark, Weller hits a home run in understanding that their most important asset is the associate-owner, and for this reason Weller offers extensive benefits beyond ownership in the company.
Weller Truck Parts benefits for full-time associates include, but are not limited to: (See our Careers page at wellertruck.com for a more comprehensive list of benefits.)
- Weekly Pay
- Day Shift Schedule
- Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
- Health Reimbursement Accounts with Company Contributions
- Flexible Savings Account with Company Match
- Health Savings Account with Company Contribution
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid Time Off
- 401(K) with Company Matching
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life Insurance for Associates and Options for their Families
- Fitness Center Membership Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (up to 6 free counseling visits per family member, per year, per topic/issue)
- Employee Discounts
- Company Provided Uniforms and Weekly Laundering Service
- Work Boot Program
- Prescription Safety Glasses Program
Job Summary
The Director of Purchasing directs the procurement and purchasing operations and strategy to provide the materials and services to meet the organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing. This position is also responsible for evaluating and developing strategic supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and implements systems for monitoring performance, assessing risk, and responding to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Collaborates with other departments and leadership to identify and develop needs and requirements for equipment, materials, products, supplies, and acceptable substitutions.
- Assesses current material availability; reasonably predicts future availability based on the market, delivery system, and other variables.
- Collaborates with other departments when necessary to problem solve, troubleshoot, and learn new products through a “hands on approach.”
- Prepares and processes purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Drafts, explains, and implements instructions, policies, and procedures for purchasing and contract management.
- Develops and manages supplier programs.
- Resolves grievances with vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
- Maintains and/or implements purchasing and recordkeeping systems.
- Maintains and/or implements auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with any applicable company policies, industry standards or governmental regulations.
- Acts as the company’s representative in negotiations with suppliers.
- Coordinates removal or disposal of surplus materials.
- Implements and maintains sourcing processes within the organization.
- Maintains an elevated level of organization to ensure timely completion of projects, proper turnover of inventory, and proper compliance of purchasing policies.
- Administers a budget of $50.0M+ annually.
- Identifies and implements, independently, cost, efficiency, and quality improvements in the Total Supply Chain.
- Manages several ongoing projects simultaneously.
- Hires, trains, and manages buyer staff.
- Mentors with the buying team to impart knowledge resulting in the growth of the team’s knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
- Administers discipline and termination of associates in accordance with company policy.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience
- 6-10 years’ experience in a high-level Purchasing Management, Product Management, or similar position (i.e., Manager, Director, etc.)
- 5 years’ or more managing a team of buyers.
- 2-4 years’ experience creating structured sourcing processes within a mid-size organization.
- Prior Material Planning and Inventory Management within an Automotive Manufacturing family or similar industry, required.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Must possess an Entrepreneurial Spirit.
Weller Truck Parts is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Weller is an at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, veteran, status, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.
