Director of Purchasing

About the role

The 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 do

Strategic 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

Qualifications

Education

• 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 / Perks

We 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!