Director of Purchasing

Director of Purchasing
Location: Remote – United States
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Purchasing / Supply Chain
Reports To: Vice President of Supply Chain / Chief Operating Officer
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Director of Purchasing to lead purchasing strategy, supplier relationships, and procurement operations. This role will focus on cost management, supplier performance, purchasing efficiency, and ensuring the timely availability of goods and services to support business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with company goals.
Oversee supplier selection, contract negotiations, and vendor relationship management.
Monitor purchasing budgets, costs, delivery schedules, and supplier performance.
Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and service standards.
Establish purchasing policies, procedures, and approval processes.
Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to forecast purchasing needs.
Evaluate supplier risks and resolve delivery, quality, and contract-related issues.
Track purchasing performance through reports, metrics, and regular reviews.
Improve procurement workflows, documentation, and purchasing systems.
Lead, coach, and develop purchasing team members.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
8+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management.
3+ years of experience leading teams or managing purchasing functions.
Strong negotiation, supplier management, budgeting, and analytical skills.
Experience with purchasing policies, contracts, cost analysis, and performance reporting.
Familiarity with ERP and procurement management systems.
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional certification such as CPSM, CSCP, or CIPS.
Experience with SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
Background in manufacturing, distribution, technology, or other procurement-focused industries.
Experience managing suppliers across multiple regions.
Experience leading remote or geographically distributed teams.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive compensation based on experience, qualifications, and location. Benefits may include health coverage, retirement plan options, paid time off, and performance-based incentives, subject to company policy and eligibility.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume highlighting their purchasing leadership, supplier management, negotiation experience, and measurable cost or process improvements.

Work arrangement
Yes