Director of Purchasing

Located in West Chester, OH

Salary: $130-$140k/yr

Director of Purchasing

Location: West Chester, OH

Pay: $130-$140k/yr

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Mechanical/Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in procurement and/or supply chain management.
• Strong experience with strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiations.
• Proven ability to drive productivity improvements, cost reduction initiatives, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) strategies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.
• AS400 knowledge and Bath & Kitchen industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement multi-year procurement and category sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, service, and innovation.
• Lead supplier negotiations, contract management, benchmarking initiatives, and risk mitigation strategies for assigned categories.
• Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships while evaluating supplier performance through scorecards and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, R&D, Product Development, Marketing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to support new product launches and business objectives.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through market analysis, alternative sourcing, and process improvements without compromising quality or service.
• Provide leadership and direction to the procurement team while supporting departmental goals, budgets, and project execution.
• Monitor market and economic trends affecting pricing, delivery, and supplier performance, while ensuring compliance and effective stakeholder communication.

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Express Office: Cincinnati (Northwest)

3551 Springdale Road

Cincinnati, OH 45251