About the roleThe Director of Purchasing is a senior leadership role responsible for developing and executing the organization's procurement strategy, managing supplier relationships, and overseeing the end-to-end purchasing function. This individual will drive cost savings, source new suppliers, ensure supply chain continuity, and align purchasing activities with broader organizational goals. The Director of Purchasing leads a team of procurement professionals and collaborates cross-functionally with Product Development, Finance, Warehousing, and other departments.
What you'll doStrategic Leadership- Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with organizational objectives and financial targets.
- Establish and continuously improve purchasing policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Partner with executive leadership to support long-range planning, budgeting, and capital expenditure decisions.
- Drive innovation in procurement processes through technology, automation, and data analytics.
Supplier & Vendor Management- Identify, evaluate, and manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost, and delivery performance.
- Negotiate and administer contracts, pricing agreements, and master service agreements with key vendors.
- Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and develop scorecards to track KPIs.
- Mitigate supply chain risk through supplier diversification, contingency planning, and risk assessments.
Cost Management & Financial Oversight- Lead cost reduction initiatives and track savings against established targets.
- Oversee the annual purchasing budget and provide regular reporting to senior leadership.
- Analyze spend data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for consolidation or savings.
- Ensure purchasing activities comply with financial controls and audit requirements.
- Develop key metrics to rescue expenses and improve effectiveness
QualificationsEducation- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (required).
- MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- CPSM, CPM, or CSCP certification is a plus.
Experience- Minimum of 10 years of progressive purchasing/procurement experience.
- At least 5 years in a managerial or director-level role with direct team oversight.
- Demonstrated success negotiating high-value contracts and managing complex supplier relationships.
- Experience importing product from Asia and other parts of the world.
- Experience in the water industry is preferred.
Skills & Competencies- Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and financial acumen with experience in spend analysis and budgeting.
- Proficiency with ERP systems (Sage, NetSuite, etc.) and procurement platforms.
- Proven ability to lead organizational change and drive continuous improvement.
- High integrity, with a commitment to ethical sourcing and compliance.
- Mandarin proficiency is preferred.
Benefits / PerksWe believe in recognizing and rewarding our employees for a job well done. We offer growth potential for motivated individuals, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation Time
- Paid Holidays
- and More!
The pay range for this role is:
140,000 - 155,000 USD per year (City of Industry)
