Purchasing Director

Hendrickson • Canton, OH • 6h ago

Job Description Position Purpose A strategic executive role responsible for leading the global procurement, materials planning, and inventory control functions across a multi-site manufacturing enterprise. This leader will drive transformation through technology-enabled process improvements, build a world-class team, and ensure supply chain resilience, cost efficiency, and operational excellence. This position is pivotal in shaping the future of the company's supply chain. The successful candidate will not only ensure operational continuity and cost-effectiveness but also lead the charge in transforming the organization's approach to materials and procurement through innovation and leadership. Essential Functions Strategic Leadership

Develop and execute a forward-looking global purchasing and materials strategy aligned with corporate growth objectives.

Lead enterprise-wide initiatives to modernize procurement and materials systems using digital tools, AI and automation.

Champion change management efforts to embed a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Lead and monitor the supplier bidding process, including evaluation and selection of suppliers.

Negotiate and administer long-term agreements with strategic suppliers, ensuring alignment with business continuity and innovation goals.

Oversee make vs. buy decisions to optimize cost, quality, and capacity utilization.

Develop Annual Operating Plan (AOP) targets for the department, aligned with divisional and corporate goals.

Team Development

Build and mentor a high-performing team of supply chain professionals, fostering cross-functional collaboration and accountability.

Implement talent development programs and succession planning to ensure leadership continuity and capability growth.

Operational Excellence

Oversee strategic sourcing, supplier qualification, contract negotiation, and performance monitoring across global operations.

Create and maintain planning systems to optimize inventory levels and material flow.

Actively engage in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes to align supply and demand and improve working capital efficiency.

Drive ERP and MRP system enhancements to support real-time visibility and decision-making.

Standardize purchasing and materials management practices across all manufacturing sites.

Forecast and drive long-term cost reduction and cost avoidance objectives, including capital expenditure justification and labor optimization.

Collaborate with logistics teams and third-party partners to ensure efficient transportation, warehousing, and distribution.

Product Development & Quality Assurance

Support new product development initiatives by aligning procurement and materials strategies with engineering and product teams.

Oversee the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process for new products and suppliers, ensuring defect prevention and continuous improvement.

Implement strategies to mitigate excess and obsolete inventory, improving working capital and responsiveness.

Compliance & Risk Management

Lead organizational trade compliance efforts, including reporting and adherence to Section 232 and other regulatory frameworks.

Conduct supplier risk analysis and maintain conflict minerals reporting in line with statutory requirements.

Education and Training

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent; MBA preferred.

10+ years of pr

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