Director of Procurement

Lead a Critical Supply Chain Function for a Market-Leading ManufacturerAre you a strategic procurement leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We're seeking an experienced Director of Procurement to lead a high-impact procurement organization responsible for supplier performance, material availability, cost optimization, and supply chain risk management for a complex manufacturing operation.This is an opportunity to join a stable, growing organization with a strong culture, outstanding benefits, and a mission-driven business that supports sustainable transportation and environmental initiatives nationwide.Why Consider This Opportunity?Highly visible leadership role with significant influence across operations, engineering, finance, quality, and executive leadership.Lead and develop multiple Supply Chain Managers and Buyer/Planner teams.Drive supplier strategy, cost reduction, operational excellence, and supply chain transformation initiatives.Competitive compensation package, premium benefits, company-paid medical coverage, and generous retirement plans.The RoleReporting to the Senior Director of Supply Chain, the Director of Procurement will be responsible for translating business priorities into supplier, procurement, material planning, and risk management strategies. This leader will serve as the executive escalation point for complex supplier and supply chain challenges while ensuring production requirements are met safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.Key ResponsibilitiesLead, coach, and develop a high-performing procurement organization.Build procurement and material planning strategies that align with business and production objectives.Manage executive-level supplier relationships and negotiations.Ensure material availability while balancing inventory, quality, lead time, and total cost.Drive supplier performance, cost savings, and value engineering initiatives.Establish procurement KPIs, dashboards, and operating rhythms.Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to capacity, logistics, quality, and sole-source dependencies.Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Sales, Customer Care, and Legal teams.Champion continuous improvement, process standardization, and MRP discipline throughout the organization.Ideal BackgroundWe're looking for an accomplished procurement and supply chain leader who brings:Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related discipline.8+ years of progressive procurement, materials planning, or supply chain experience in manufacturing.5+ years of leadership experience managing managers and multi-level teams.Proven success leading supplier negotiations, contracts, procurement operations, and commercial decisions.Strong expertise in MRP, inventory management, supplier performance management, and supply chain risk mitigation.Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and translate data into executive-level decisions.Experience with lean manufacturing, procurement transformation, continuous improvement, or value engineering is highly preferred.