Habitat for Humanity PDX Restore - Procurement Director
Description
The Procurement Director is responsible for initiating and growing lasting partnerships with area businesses, manufacturers, contractors, and builders to acquire donations for the ReStores. The individual in this position provides leadership, direction, and oversight to the ReStore logistics and routing team, donation pick up fleet, warehouse facility, and purchased product management.
The Procurement Director partners with the store management team, Donation Pick Up (DPU) Manager, drivers, and Warehouse Coordinator to deliver consistent results in effective product and material sourcing to drive retail sales. Other responsibilities include hiring and retention, expense management, and occupational safety for the procurement team. The Procurement Director continually collaborates with the ReStore development team to create value for all stakeholders.
This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the VP of Retail Operations. Compensation includes a starting annual salary of $50,271 - $62,839, commensurate with experience. Plus a great benefits package, which includes health care (medical, dental, vision, and alternative), generous paid time off, a matching retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, and more!.
Key Responsibilities
Partnership
Collaborate with VP of Retail Operations and support team to build strategy for growing the business donor pool
Represent Habitat Portland Metro ReStores to the business community at large
Research, identify, and act on new donor opportunities
Work with staff, the Board, and partners to identify and connect with donor opportunities
Perform outside sales in the form of cold calling and prospecting local businesses, both on the phone and in person, to generate donations
Attend networking, outreach, and business after-hours events to create donor opportunities, including trade shows and speaking engagements
Proactively maintain and further develop existing business relationships and outreach, including visits, requesting referrals, and continually seeking new avenues to enrich these relationships
Work with VP of Retail Operations to cultivate relationships with members of other Oregon and Washington ReStores, Habitat for Humanity of Oregon, Habitat for Humanity of Washington, and Habitat for Humanity International to develop tactics for approaching state and regional businesses
Develop outreach material and collateral in collaboration with the Marketing Manager
Business Donations
Maintain donor records, keeping interactions updated with new development and activity, including follow and record every touch so that donors continually think of the ReStores for donations
Oversee the maintenance and management of business donor database, including directing volunteers who assist with business relations, when applicable
Track and submit monthly and quarterly donor metrics and financial reports that illustrate progress and quantify donation value
Identify opportunities for in-store business connection events, communicate ideas to and work with store managers to organize and maximize the events that come to fruition
Influence the acquisition of the most effective product mix for our stores to reflect business needs, determined by assessing community interest and collaborating with the stores
Meet budgeted objectives for department expenses by managing discretionary spending
Logistics
Provide guidance on logistics fluidity and efficiency in regard to route scheduling and product processing between the donation pick up and warehouse teams
Leadership
Build and sustain a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, integrity, mutual respect, and exceptional morale - lead by example
Support growth and retention of the donation pick up team at all levels
Work collaboratively with the Retail Director, Donation Pick Up Manager, and Warehouse Coordinator on donation opportunities, logistics, deliveries, and warehousing
Work with store managers to improve systems and provide more integration between business donors and ReStores
Promote a cooperative and mutually beneficial relationship between procurement, operations, and all ReStore support teams with the goal of creating a win-win partnership for all stakeholders
Provide timely, thoughtful, and thorough performance reviews
Support and lead the procurement team through collaborative strategic planning
Excite and inspire employees through your passion for customer/donor service and resale
Set an example as an inspiring leader with a strong level of commitment and personal investment in Habitat for Humanity’s core values
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Five years minimum of progressively responsible management and leadership experience, including working on and building strong, cohesive, high functioning teams
Intermediate Excel expertise
Must have a valid driver license with clean driving record
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability, willingness, and competence in giving and receiving constructive job performance feedback
Creative problem solving skills
Disposition to work in a fast paced, self-directed environment with dedication to achieve results
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently achieve quantitative results
Ability and desire to foster an atmosphere with colleagues that encourages sharing of ideas, concerns, and hopes
Knowledge of and exposure to human resources functions
Skill in performing to high standards under pressure
Excellent oral and written communication skills; effective with diverse audiences
Demonstrated and proven ability to successfully develop and mentor leadership
Proven record of strong financial performance as well as demonstrated financial acumen
Commitment to work within the policies and guidelines of Habitat for Humanity
Ability to communicate an in-depth understanding of Habitat for Humanity and Habitat’s retail operations
Passion for DIY, resale, people, and Habitat for Humanity’s mission
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of the retail industry and environmental areas
Knowledge of inventory programs
Advanced Excel expertise
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Fast-paced, team-oriented, business casual office
The employee will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines
This job partially operates in an open, warehouse retail environment
This position is partially active and requires standing, walking, bending, and occasionally kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing
This employee must occasionally lift, move, and/or load items over 50 pounds with mechanical assistance and/or a team lift
Schedule
40 hours a week, variable, includes evenings and weekends dependent upon appointments and events
Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East hires a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization. We value diversity and support a positive and welcoming environment where all employees can thrive.
Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.