Director of Purchasing

*In office Monday-Thursday* Director of PurchasingPosition SummaryThe Director of Purchasing drives the strategic, ethical, and profitable procurement of products across a global manufacturing network. Operating cross-functionally, this role establishes supply chain resilience, enforces operational efficiency, and aligns global vendor partnerships with customer demand, revenue targets, and margin expectations. The Director leads and elevates a high-performing team of Buyer/Planners, optimizing order lifecycle execution from forecast to delivery.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Team DevelopmentPeople Management: Mentor and elevate the Buyer/Planner team, establishing clear KPIs, accountability frameworks, and performance metrics to drive operational success.Process Governance: Establish, standardize, and monitor key workflows across Purchase Order (PO) entry, Work-in-Progress (WIP) tracking, and inventory receipts to maintain seamless communication across international factory networks.Vendor Financial Health: Oversee efficient vendor invoice processing and audit workflows to ensure on-time payment terms, supporting supplier financial stability and long-term strategic alignment.WIP & Status Reporting: Maintain real-time WIP reporting with overseas partners; proactively communicate both milestones and production delays to cross-functional business partners.Operational & Sourcing StrategyOperational Excellence: Institute purchasing best practices through continuous evaluation, workflow optimization, and strategic capacity planning.SOP Frameworks: Standardize Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and comprehensive training documentation to ensure consistent global procurement execution.Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Vetting: Ensure order placement occurs exclusively with vetted suppliers meeting product development milestones, cost targets, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) compliance standards.Risk Mitigation & Scorecards: Partner with Supply Chain leadership to assess vendor performance, evaluate risk via structured supplier scorecards, and implement proactive contingency strategies.Global Vendor Compliance & Order FulfillmentCompliance Oversight: Collaborate annually with internal Compliance teams to update, distribute, and enforce the Vendor Compliance Manual across all manufacturing partners.End-to-End Lifecycle Management: Manage the full order lifecycle—from demand forecasting and PO creation to logistics tracking and final warehouse receipt.Capacity & Allocation Management: Coordinate weekly PO distribution across vendor networks based on strategic allocation frameworks, optimizing factory capacity against forecast demand.Logistics Alignment: Partner with global freight and logistics teams to maintain end-to-end visibility from factory origin to final fulfillment.Financial Administration & Audit ControlInvoicing & Reconciliation: Oversee the review and submission of vendor invoices, credit notes, and debit notes to Accounts Payable, ensuring full data integrity.Audit & Revenue Recovery: Partner with Compliance and Accounting to enforce vendor chargeback protocols and recover non-compliance expenses.QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.Experience:8–10 years of progressive experience in international purchasing, overseas manufacturing, and global supply chain management.4+ years of direct leadership experience managing procurement or planning professionals.Core Competency & Technical Skills:Strong analytical acumen with demonstrated proficiency in financial negotiation, cost analysis, and volume allocation.Deep experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms, MRP modules, and advanced procurement software.Exceptional cross-functional collaboration and conflict-resolution capabilities in fast-paced environments.