Director of Purchasing

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role

The Director of Purchasing will lead our procurement function with a strategic, hands-on approach. You’ll manage sourcing for critical raw materials, packaging components, and indirect spend while leveraging SAP , negotiating pricing and terms, and establishing multiple sourcing strategies to ensure stability and cost control.

This role reports directly to the Plant Manager and works closely with Production, R&D, Quality, and Finance .

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute purchasing strategies aligned with production needs and inventory goals.
• Identify and qualify multiple suppliers for key materials (resins, solvents, plasticizers, additives, etc.).
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and supply agreements to reduce cost and risk.
• Utilize SAP (Business One or S / 4HANA) to manage purchasing operations, inventory data, and supplier records.
• Partner with production and scheduling to ensure just-in-time availability of materials.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive procurement process improvements and cost-saving initiatives across the supply chain.

What You Bring

Nice to Have

Experience with international sourcing / imports