Our client is a dynamic, multi-division company with subsidiaries that manufacture and market high-performance coatings, sealants, and specialty chemical solutions across industrial, commercial, and consumer markets. As a trusted staffing partner, we’re seeking a strategic and results-driven Director of Procurement to lead sourcing and supply chain initiatives across their global operations.

This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about driving procurement excellence, supplier innovation, and cost optimization.

**What you get to do:**To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The list below is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing, nor does it constitute an employment agreement, and the duties may change at any time.

Management

• Assist in targeting and establishing departmental goals, utilizing a philosophy of a continuous improvement
• Identify, and where appropriate, develop alternative sourcing strategies including off-shore and on-shore sources of supply.
• Lead cost reduction and transition activities.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, maintaining high levels of personal contact with these organizations.
• Assist in the development and implementation of policy and procedures for the department.
• Assist in the selection and training of departmental staff, including regular performance reviews.
• Plan and assist in the departmental budgeting process including operational expenses, headcount, and capital expenses.
• Build a collaborative culture within the company and Purchasing Department.
• Strategic planning and execution of procuring materials and all other related components
• Supervise purchasing staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Purchasing

• When needed, negotiate and monitor formal supplier agreements and other purchase and supply contracts.
• Leverage corporate wide spending to support “lowest cost of ownership and highest value” by reviewing and analyzing company procurement practices, developing suppliers, and working collaboratively with other departments in the company.
• Train and coach purchasing department in new systems, practices, and approaches to procurement.
• Work in cooperation with the Engineering, Product Development, Manufacturing and QA Departments to develop a robust supply chain for new and existing products.
• Conduct formal requests for quote, tabulate, review and compare bids with specifications to verify conformance; consider the quality of items, services and abilities of the supplier in terms of company needs.
• Evaluate, monitor, select and revise the supplier base based on price, quality, service/support, warranty, and reliability.
• Develop monthly reports and measures on purchasing activities.

What you need to be successful:

• 10 years of procurement, supply chain or related experience required.
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) preferred.
• Previous experience in overseas procurement supply chain management preferred.
• Prior experience with vendor negotiation and managing complex supplier relationships in a regulated environment, strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Engineering or related field preferred.

Schedule: Monday through Friday from 8:30AM to 5:00PM

Pay: $120,000 - $137,000 (DOE)

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