Purchasing Director jobs in Tennessee

Purchasing Director manages procurement and purchasing operations and implements the strategy to provide the materials and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing. Maintains strategic supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and implements systems for monitoring performance, assessing risk, and responding to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain. Being a Purchasing Director collaborates with other functions to define current and future inventory requirements and manage inventory levels. Implements processes and systems and utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands. Additionally, Purchasing Director oversees auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with any applicable industry or governmental regulations. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Purchasing Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Purchasing Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Senior Director of Software Engineering
  • CoreTrust Purchasing Group
  • Nashville, TN FULL_TIME
  • At CoreTrust, our mission is to redefine procurement by maximizing value through an efficient on-demand marketplace and community. We envision a prosperous world connected by seamless digital trade and we value building connections, acting nimbly, pioneering exploration, demonstrating fortitude, and driving impact. 

    To support our rapid growth, we’re seeking a dynamic Senior Director of Software Engineering. 

    Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, the Senior Director of Software Engineering is a senior leadership position responsible for supporting the CTO in the development and implementation of software engineering strategies and initiatives. You will work closely with the CTO to identify and address software engineering needs, develop, and manage projects and products, and ensure that our B2B products align with member & supplier needs, drive measurable value, and are aligned with the company's business goals. You will lead multiple software engineering teams within the technology organization. 

    Responsibilities

    • Serve as an excellent people leader, including hiring, training, assignment and oversight of team responsibilities, performance management, and delivery of constructive, high-quality, timely feedback via formal and informal channels 
    • Support the CTO in executing the technology product roadmap and enable the business to scale operationally through extensible technology solutions 
    • Full operational management responsibility for software engineering; ensuring that the assignment of resources and work distribution is prioritized to meet the needs of the organization 
    • Develop and manage technical projects and products 
    • Drive engineering solutions from conception to deployment / delivery with clear ROI impact and results focused pragmatism 
    • Ensure that software engineering outcomes are aligned with the company's business goals 
    • Stay up to date on the latest technical trends and technologies 
    • Engage, build, and partner with the executive team, key stakeholders, and vendors to ensure alignment with current and long-term business objectives 
    • Establish the objectives for operations, maintenance, and enhancement of the technology systems and a plan for continuous improvement of the service levels 
    • Develop and maintain relationships with all relevant business and technology stakeholders and functions 
    • Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to effectively balance the competing demands of innovation, quality, architectural/operational improvements, and customer feedback 
    • Other related duties as assigned 

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience required 
    • 10 years of experience in technical leadership for engineering teams 
    • 14 years of technology experience working in software engineering 
    • Experience leading/developing front-end web solutions, back-end service-oriented architecture frameworks, and relational database design in an enterprise cloud environment 
    • Strong experience in a dynamic software engineering role 
    • Experience developing complex software engineering solutions involving multiple teams and stakeholders 
    • Experience in leading technical teams to build complex solutions in a collaborative work environment ensuring that best practices and architectural tradeoffs are considered 
    • Focused Technologies: Azure, AWS, MySQL, SOA, PHP, Python, TypeScript, React, Node, OOP 
    • Thorough understanding of agile project management principles and planning 
    • Thorough understanding of software engineering procedures and practices 
    • Proficient with, or able to quickly become proficient with, a range of general and specialized applications, software, and hardware used in the organization and the industry 
    • Organized with attention to detail 
    • Excellent analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills 
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
    • Ability to motivate and lead people and projects  
    • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software 

    Benefits

    • Competitive compensation package 
    • Free individual employee medical coverage 
    • Company subsidized dental and vision coverage 
    • Dollar for dollar 401(k) match up to 6% of your salary with immediate vesting 
    • Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage 
    • Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing and mental health 
    • $1500 annual stipend for undergraduate/graduate college courses; $500 annual stipend for continuing education courses/certifications 
    • Free snacks and beverages on-site
    • Brand new, state-of-the-art, tech-enabled work environment in downtown Nashville
    • Flexible/hybrid work culture 
  • 30 Days Ago

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Director of Business Development, Pharmacy Benefits Management
  • CoreTrust Purchasing Group
  • Nashville, TN FULL_TIME
  • At CoreTrust, our mission is to redefine procurement by maximizing value through an efficient on-demand marketplace and community. We envision a prosperous world connected by seamless digital trade an...
  • 30 Days Ago

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Purchasing Director
  • Infrahire
  • Nashville, TN FULL_TIME
  • InfraHire is looking for a Purchasing Director in Nashville, TN.Job DescriptionAs the Purchasing Director, you will be responsible for leading the establishment and monitoring costs associated with pr...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Director - Purchasing
  • TNBR Careers
  • Memphis, TN FULL_TIME
  • Title: Director - Purchasing Employee Classification: Other Professionals Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College Department: Finance Campus Location: STCC - Multiple Campus Locations Job S...
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Director - Purchasing
  • Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR)
  • Memphis, TN FULL_TIME
  • Title: Director - PurchasingEmployee Classification: Other ProfessionalsInstitution: Southwest Tennessee Community CollegeDepartment: FinanceCampus Location: STCC - Multiple Campus LocationsJob Summar...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Director Purchasing Collaborative
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
  • Mount Juliet, TN FULL_TIME
  • Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of diverse individual...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Director of Purchasing
  • TBG | The Bachrach Group
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Position Overview: Our client, a major Construction Company is seeking a Director of Procurement, where you'll lead purc...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Purchasing
  • Consumer Connection, Inc.
  • Auburn, WA
  • **THIS IS NOT A JOB WITH CONSUMER CONNECTION** Our client is seeking a savvy Director of Strategic Sourcing & Procuremen...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Purchasing
  • Specialty Consultants Inc.
  • Dallas, TX
  • SCI, the leading search firm in homebuilding industry, has been retained to recruit a Director of Purchasing to lead cor...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Purchasing and Warehouse
  • Covina-Valley Unified School District
  • Covina, CA
  • Director of Purchasing and Warehouse at Covina-Valley Unified School District Application Deadline 5/29/2024 4:00 PM Pac...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Purchasing
  • Kelly Professional & Industrial
  • Novi, MI
  • Exciting opportunity to join my clients’ team as Director of Purchasing Director of Purchasing Location: Novi, MI Reloca...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Area Director of Purchasing - Phoenix, AZ Market
  • Compass Group
  • Glendale, AZ
  • Area Director of Purchasing - Phoenix, AZ MarketClick Here to Apply OnlineJob Description Levy Sector Different perspect...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Purchasing
  • Chesapeake Public Schools
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • Department: Purchasing Pay Grade: A700 FLSA Status: Exempt GENERAL PURPOSE This position performs difficult professional...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Purchasing
  • Midland Recruiters
  • Louisville, KY
  • Great opportunity available for a Director of Purchasing & Supply Chain (plastics) for a fast growing, multi-billion dol...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

Tennessee borders eight other states: Kentucky and Virginia to the north; North Carolina to the east; Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi on the south; Arkansas and Missouri on the Mississippi River to the west. Tennessee is tied with Missouri as the state bordering the most other states. The state is trisected by the Tennessee River. The highest point in the state is Clingmans Dome at 6,643 feet (2,025 m). Clingmans Dome, which lies on Tennessee's eastern border, is the highest point on the Appalachian Trail, and is the third highest peak in the United States east of the Mississippi River. The ...
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Income Estimation for Purchasing Director jobs
$161,239 to $216,616

Purchasing Director in Rochester, NY
The person that generally runs the purchasing department is called the Purchasing Manager – sometimes in larger companies they may be deemed an executive e.g.
January 16, 2020
Purchasing Director in Springfield, MO
A purchasing manager buys products for organizations to use or resell.
January 26, 2020
Purchasing Director in Kingsport, TN
Purchasing is the primary organization within the city authorized to issue bid invitations and proposals, process and release purchase orders, and develop and maintain term contracts.
February 07, 2020