Procurement Director

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

The Procurement Director leads all sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management activities

for the manufacturing organization. This role is responsible for developing procurement strategy,

ensuring reliable supply of materials, optimizing cost, and supporting production goals. The

Procurement Director partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to

drive supplier performance, mitigate risk, and support long‐term business growth.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Provide daily leadership and direction to team members to ensure goals, schedules, and quality

standards are met. • Assign and monitor work to maintain efficient workflow and support

production requirements. • Train, coach, and develop employees and provide ongoing skill

development. • Conduct performance evaluations, give feedback, and address performance

issues promptly and professionally. • Ensure compliance with company policies, safety

regulations, and manufacturing procedures. • Maintain a safe work environment, including

enforcing PPE use and reporting hazards. • Manage staffing levels, including scheduling,

approving time off, and coordinating overtime as needed. • Support continuous improvement,

identifying opportunities to reduce waste, improve processes, and increase efficiency. • Resolve

employee concerns and escalate issues when necessary. • Communicate effectively with

cross‐functional teams such as Operations, Quality, HR, and Supply Chain. • Promote a positive

culture, encouraging teamwork, accountability, and respect.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions. • Develop and execute procurement strategy aligned with production,

inventory, and financial objectives. • Lead the purchasing team, providing direction, coaching,

and performance management. • Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost,

delivery, and capability. • Negotiate contracts, pricing, and long‐term agreements to secure

competitive and stable supply. • Monitor supplier performance using KPIs such as on‐time

delivery, quality metrics, and cost targets. • Drive cost‐reduction initiatives, including value

engineering, alternative sourcing, and supplier consolidation. • Collaborate with Operations to

ensure material availability and resolve supply constraints. • Manage procurement risk, including

single‐source suppliers, geopolitical issues, and market volatility. Ensure compliance with

company policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical sourcing standards. • Implement

procurement systems and tools to improve efficiency, visibility, and data accuracy. • Support new

product introductions by sourcing new materials, components, and suppliers. • Lead supplier

audits in partnership with Quality and Engineering.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree

preferred. • 10+ years of procurement experience, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing

environment. • Proven experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract

management. • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and supply chain

dynamics. • Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and cross‐functional

initiatives. • Excellent analytical, communication, and relationship‐building skills. • Proficiency

with ERP/MRP systems and procurement analytics tools. • Professional certifications (e.g.,

CPSM, CPIM, CSCP) are a plus.

Physical Demands:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. • Must be able to lift up to 15

pounds at times. • Must be able to access all areas of the facility to determine needs. • May

require travel.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full time salary position with 40 hours per week, occasional overtime may be required.