Director of Procurement

Overview

Responsible for establishing company-wide purchasing policies and procedures, identifying acceptable terms, negotiating contracts, monitoring vendor quality, and managing purchasing agents. Responsible for guiding the overall direction and material control functions at Centerline Logistics. These functions include purchasing, inventory control, warehousing, shipping, receiving, and transportation. Monitors and interprets applicable market conditions and trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize cost savings and operational efficiency.
• Structure, hire and manage procurement team, setting expectations and goals.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and requirements.
• Manage the activities of the purchase order users. Provide training purchase order users as needed.
• Oversee system improvements/training to ensure a smooth process from requisition to payment.
• Negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best combination of price, quality, quantity, uniformity in materials, delivery and supplier responsiveness consistent with volume commitments. 
• Solicit and analyze quotations for stock materials, new and non-standard materials and supplies.
• Review supply requisitions and coordinate with requesting department to clarify requirements, specifications, quantity, quality, lead-time, standardization and delivery issues and receiving reports.
• Prepare regular vendor reports, detailing supplier performance regarding service, price and quality.
• Coordinate Capital Asset Requisitions
• Analyze purchase patterns, inventory levels and materials supplied by various suppliers to leverage purchasing activities, reduce materials total cost and reduce inventory investment.
• Maintain effective communication with user departments and accounts payable department.
• Ensure legality of ordering/disposals etc. Ensure vendor insurance has been received.
• Manage company’s leased and owned vehicle fleet, including fuel cards and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Four year college degree in business or accounting preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.
• Three to five years of experience in purchasing management or accounts payable.
• Two years of increasingly responsible management experience in the maritime industry preferred.
• Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Purchasing and Accounting software.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of contract law, the Uniform Commercial Code and DOT regulations.
• Knowledge of automated procurement and inventory control systems.
• Knowledge of oil transportation and marine industry.
• Well-developed written oral communications and human relation skills evidenced in dealing with vendors, staff and all levels of Centerline Logistics employees.
• Ability to plan and manage projects and obtain goals that may shift with changing priorities.
• Skill in leading productive and efficient intra and inter-department meetings.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all sensitive communications.
• Comprehensive knowledge of domestic sources of supply.
• Perform in the company Spill Management team as assigned.
• Ability to be analytical and decisive.
• Ability to understand and execute complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently or with no guidance.
• Valid Washington State driver license.

Job Condition and Environment

• Duties are performed in a normal office environment while sitting at a desk
• Infrequent light physical effort required.

Expected Hours of Work

• Normal office hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday
• May be required to travel both domestically and internationally.

Company Overview

Centerline Logistics is a leading provider of marine transportation services in the United States. Centerline Logistics operates on the United States West Coast (including Alaska and Hawaii), United States East Coast (including Puerto Rico), the United States Gulf Coast and the Mississippi River System. Services provided include the transportation and storage of petroleum products, tanker escort, ship assist, the transportation of general cargo and rescue towing. Centerline Logistics is the parent company of eight businesses specializing in marine services and a bulk liquids terminal business. Centerline Logistics provides accounting, administrative, human resources, safety and environmental services, and other support to the subsidiary companies.

 

The Company offers Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D options to our employees and their eligible dependents after meeting Company requirements. 401(k) options, Disability Insurance, sick pay, vacation pay, 10 paid holidays per calendar year (subject to work schedule) and Healthcare and/or Dependent Care FSAs are also available to our employees after meeting Company requirements. All benefits information may be subject to change based on any current or updated benefit plan year changes and/or Collective Bargaining Agreements.

 

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Drug Free Work place. Pre-employment drug testing is required.