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 the company’s purchasing function and develop effective procurement strategies that support operational requirements, supplier performance, cost management, and business objectives. The Director of Purchasing will oversee purchasing operations, supplier relationships, sourcing activities, negotiations, purchasing processes, and procurement performance. This role will work closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Quality, Product, and other business functions to ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of products, materials, equipment, and services. Key Responsibilities Purchasing Strategy & Leadership Develop and execute purchasing strategies aligned with business and operational objectives. Establish purchasing policies, procedures, standards, and approval processes. Lead purchasing activities across relevant products, materials, equipment, services, and categories. Establish purchasing objectives, performance standards, and accountability. Provide leadership with regular updates on purchasing performance, supplier conditions, cost trends, and key initiatives. Supplier Management & Sourcing Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors. Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers based on quality, cost, capacity, reliability, delivery, and service. Lead supplier sourcing, selection, evaluation, and negotiation processes. Monitor supplier performance against pricing, quality, delivery, service, and contractual requirements. Conduct supplier performance reviews and coordinate improvement plans when needed. Support supplier onboarding and ongoing supplier management. Cost Management & Negotiation Lead negotiations covering pricing, payment terms, delivery conditions, volume arrangements, and other commercial requirements. Analyze purchasing costs, supplier pricing, market conditions, and category trends. Identify cost improvement opportunities while maintaining appropriate quality and service levels. Work with Finance to monitor purchasing expenditures, budgets, forecasts, and cost trends. Evaluate total cost considerations, including product cost, logistics, lead times, quality, inventory, and supplier performance. Purchasing Operations Oversee purchase orders, purchasing requests, supplier confirmations, delivery schedules, and related documentation. Monitor purchase order status, open orders, lead times, and supplier commitments. Coordinate with Operations and Supply Chain teams to address shortages, delays, changes, and purchasing issues. Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier information. Ensure purchasing activities follow established procedures and authorization requirements. Supply & Inventory Coordination Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to align purchasing with inventory requirements and demand forecasts. Monitor purchasing requirements based on inventory levels, lead times, operational needs, and business forecasts. Help identify potential supply shortages, excess inventory, and purchasing risks. Support working capital objectives through effective purchasing and inventory planning. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Quality, Product, Engineering, and other business functions. Partner with Finance on budgets, purchasing forecasts, cost analysis, and reporting. Collaborate with Quality teams on supplier quality standards and performance. Work with Operations to ensure purchasing decisions support operational requirements. Coordinate with Product and Engineering teams on specifications and sourcing requirements where applicable. Contracts & Purchasing Controls Support the development, review, and management of supplier agreements and purchasing terms. …

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