This position is based on Turks and Caicos Island.

The Director of Purchasing is responsible for the direction of the materials management and purchasing function to achieve service and inventory goals as well as the development of best in class processes to drive service level improvement.

Establishing and maintaining measurable performance metrics for all levels of procurement activities to include but not limited to supplier performance, supplier quality, internal order placement performance, buyer activity levels, financial (AP) performance, and material shortage elimination.

Required Skills Required Experience

• 7-10 years progressive experience in Purchasing & Sourcing with extensive experience in the hospitality industry, preferably in a strategic setting in a mid to large size hotel/resort.
• Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Procurement, Production/Operations Management, or equivalent business experience.
• 3-5 years minimum experience in leading and managing a team.

The company will accept applicants who are able to successfully clear background and drug tests as part of the visa sponsorship process.

ABOUT YOU:

• Highly motivated and self-managed
• Willing to branch outside of your comfort zone with a “Get-It-Done!” attitude
• Excited about learning new ways of doing things, thinking outside of the box
• Excited about programming and technology in general
• Bachelors or advanced degree in computer related field or equivalent experience

THINGS IT WOULD BE NICE IF YOU KNEW/ HAD EXPERIENCE WITH:

• Object-oriented programming
• .NET Framework  (C#/VB)
• CSS/bootstrap/Javascript/Jquery/Angular
• Database design/theory/ administration
• N-Tier or service oriented architecture
• General IT/Security knowledge
• Understanding, making, and defending design decisions

PLEASE INCLUDE A COVER LETTER AND RESUME. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Due to the sensitive nature of much of our work, all Acumen employees must undergo a background check. Your employment will be contingent upon your completing, and Acumen reviewing to its satisfaction, your mandatory background check. Are you still reading this? Bonus points for mentioning code word “Condor”. IS security specialists work with particularly sensitive information and may be asked to undergo an additional background check after starting work.