Director of Purchasing

Description:

Location: Ft. Lauderdale

Schedule: Onsite

About us

Hallandale Pharmacy is a trusted, community-focused pharmacy dedicated to providing exceptional patient care, personalized medication solutions, and outstanding service. We specialize in custom compounding and collaborate with healthcare professionals nationwide to enhance patient well-being. As a 503A pharmacy, we adhere to the rigorous standards of the United States Pharmacopeia to ensure the highest quality and compliance in every prescription.

Job Summary

The Director of Purchasing oversees and manages all purchasing activities for the organization, ensuring cost-effective procurement of goods and services while maintaining high quality and vendor compliance. This role develops strategic sourcing strategies, negotiates contracts, leads supplier relationship management, and directs a team of purchasing professionals to support company goals.

Requirements:

DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES:

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead vendor selection, evaluation, negotiation, and performance monitoring.
• Analyze procurement data to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and supply chain risks.
• Manage supplier contracts, pricing agreements, and service level expectations.
• Ensure timely and accurate procurement of materials, equipment, and services.
• Collaborate with internal departments (Operations, Finance, R&D, etc.) to forecast demand and plan procurement accordingly.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate purchasing policies.
• Develop and manage department budget and KPIs.
• Recruit, train, and lead a high-performing procurement team.
• Continuously evaluate and improve procurement processes and systems.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Strategic sourcing and supplier management
• Advanced negotiation and contract drafting
• Cost reduction and spend analysis
• Supply chain risk management
• ERP and procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa)
• Budgeting and financial acumen
• Vendor performance evaluation
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Leadership and team development
• Knowledge of procurement laws and compliance standards
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in procurement or supply chain, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques, as well as understanding of supply chain management.
• Proven negotiation and contract management skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and procurement software.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

BENEFITS

• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid jury duty
• Bereavement leave
• Employee assistance program
• Disability insurance
• Paid holidays