Purchasing Director

divh2Director Of Purchasing/h2pAndes Global Trading is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Purchasing to lead our global protein procurement strategy. This high-impact role manages all purchasing functions, drives product and supplier development, ensures operational efficiency, and leads a high-performing team of buyers. The Director is expected to deliver measurable results aligned with our sales strategies while fostering strong vendor relationships and team culture. The role is essential to inventory performance, cost optimization, and continuous improvement across our beef, poultry, seafood, vegetables, pork and value added categories./ppAt Andes we are proud to be a hands-on, fast-moving, and entrepreneurial company. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-moving environment, has an entrepreneurial mindset, is a great cultural fit, and brings the appropriate structure to ambiguous, often rapidly changing environments./ph3Key Accountabilities:/h3ulliLead, inspire, and develop a results-driven purchasing team; assess needs, recruit, and onboard accordingly./liliConduct monthly and quarterly reviews to establish goals, KPIs, and development plans for team members./liliOversee bonus execution, monthly commissions, and expense management./liliAddress personnel issues related to attendance, performance, and conflict resolution./liliEnsure team completion of all trainings, company tasks, and monthly reports./liliFoster a collaborative and accountable team culture aligned with Andes core values./li/ululliLead strategic sourcing initiatives, protein category planning, and demand forecasting./liliManage cash flow and inventory positioning to support seasonal trends and sales strategies./liliSource and purchase meat products (beef, poultry, pork) in compliance with specifications./liliDesign and build growth strategies for new product categories and vendor expansion./liliMaintain vendor diversification and ensure A/P compliance./li/ululliDevelop and nurture strong relationships with suppliers, meat plants, brokers, and traders./liliConduct quarterly business and credit line reviews with key vendors./liliNegotiate pricing, contracts, terms, and delivery schedules using budget insights and market knowledge./liliSupervise contract performance to ensure fulfillment and risk mitigation./li/ululliAlign closely with sales and logistics to meet customer expectations and improve operating efficiency./liliSupport sales with real-time offers, sourcing plans, and customer-specific strategy execution./liliMonitor and support the sales cycle from offer to order finalization./liliParticipate in key industry events, trade shows, and food expos (e.g., A-Trade)./li/ululliCreate and enforce purchasing policies, inventory business rules, and documentation workflows./liliDrive process improvements around open positions, product coding, and cost sheets./liliEnsure purchasing data and reports are timely, accurate, and actionable./liliManage logistics alignment and after-sales support including timely claim resolution./li/ululliUtilize tools such as SAM, AI, ASTRO, SAP, and Power BI to streamline procurement operations./liliAnalyze market trends (e.g., Steiner, Urner Barry) and supplier performance data to inform purchasing decisions./liliLead category-level insights./li/ululliRepresent Andes in key trade organizations (e.g., USMEF, USAPEEC, CPI, MICA, AMI)./liliEngage in leadership roles and foster partnerships that advance company visibility and influence./li/ululliAchievement of purchasing volume, margin, and profitability targets./liliVendor and product development milestones; diversification and category expansion./liliA/P and credit term compliance with minimal quality or delivery complaints./liliEfficiency metrics: inventory turnover, claim resolution, purchasing report accuracy./liliTeam satisfaction and development progress based on internal feedback and goal attainment./liliStrategic cost savings, process improvements, and technological innovation adoption./li/ulh3Required Experience And Skills:/h3ulli57+ years of senior leadership experience in protein procurement: Beef, Pork, Poultry. Seafood is a plus./liliProven record in vendor negotiation, sourcing strategy, and contract management./liliStrong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills; Spanish fluency preferred./liliExperience with ERP/procurement tools (e.g., SAM, SAP, Power BI); data-driven mindset./liliDeep knowledge of North and South American meat markets and suppliers./liliAbility to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment./liliCommitted to company values: honesty, transparency, accountability, and excellence./li/ulpWhy work for Andes Global Trading?/ppAt ANDES, we recruit and hire people who think like owners as we are entrepreneurial in spirit. We own our unique values-based culture, and our work environment is deeply rooted in honesty, transparency, communication, commitment, responsibility, and most importantly, an amazingly genuine attitude./ppWe value our employees and offer competitive compensation and benefits package including health insurance for our employees, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, and access to individual retirement account plans with company matching./ppWe pride ourselves on our fun and energetic environment that also provides our employees with a great sense of belonging as people are at the heart of all we do!/p/div