Founded in 1973, Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. is a leading US-owned security company, providing a full range of physical security services to government and commercial customers on four continents. Inter-Con (ICS) provides custom client solutions tailored to quality with the flexibility to operate in highly complex environments. The firm specializes in providing tailored services to clients whose needs exceed the sophistication and expertise of traditional guard firms. Inter-Con remains under family ownership and control and operates as the industry leader in the field of customized, high-requirement security solutions. Inter-Con employs over 25,000 security personnel world-wide, trained and managed by a team of professionals with unsurpassed military, law enforcement, and security experience.
Inter-Con is Everywhere Security Matters.
Job Description
Inter-Con is currently hiring a Director of Procurement reporting to the Chief Information Officer. The Director of Procurement will be responsible for developing and executing against the company's procurement strategy within the confinements of the team and budget. The director is accountable for ensuring contracts are properly outfitted with all uniform and equipment required. In addition, the director is responsible for managing all aspects of vendor relationships.
Primary Responsibilities:
Supply Chain Management: Oversee the entire supply chain process, from sourcing and procurement to distribution and delivery, ensuring the efficient and timely movement of uniforms and equipment.
Supplier Relations: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and logistics partners to ensure high performance and reliability.
Inventory Management: Manage inventory levels to meet demand while minimizing costs and ensuring product availability.
Logistics Optimization: Optimize logistics flows, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution, to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Operations: Push to continuous improvement and drive to creative changes that will improve efficiencies and costs.
Client Relations: Ensure client statisfaction with uniforms and equipment while managing smooth transitions for onboarding new clients.
Qualifications:
Authorized to work in the United States
Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Business, Finance, or a related field; Master's degree or MBA a definite plus
International experience preferred
Understand operational KPIs and ability to utilize data to drive operations
Have strong organizational, interpersonal, leadership, and written and verbal communication skills necessary to effectively communicate and coordinate with all stakeholders: Client representatives, Inter?Con employees, staff members, senior and executive management, and law enforcement officers.
Possess computer skills sufficient to independently develop reports, standard operating procedures, spreadsheets, diagrams, charts, graphs, and other products that may be needed. (e.g. - MS Word, Excel, Access, SharePoint, Vision)
Possess writing skills sufficient to independently draft reports, standard operating procedures, assessments, or other documents consistent with physical security operations
Have the ability to multi-task and work effectively under the pressure of multiple deadlines
Minimum of four (4) years of law enforcement, military, or senior operations experience in a management capacity or ten (10) years of experience in organizational management
Other requirements or competencies:
P&L reviews and cost center analysis
Monitoring financial variances; identifying trends; and implementing actions to improve performance
Proven experience driving goals, executing projects and problem solving
Outstanding communication, presentation and negotiation skills
Strong computer/Internet experience and ability to learn and adopt new technology
Positive and upbeat in a team environment - a motivator
Organized, efficient time management
Creative and self-motivated - continually seeks ways to improve self and company