Director of Purchasing

About the role

The Director of Purchasing at WeatherTech is responsible for developing and executing company-wide sourcing and procurement strategies that optimize cost, quality, service, and risk. This role drives supplier innovation, operational efficiency, and cross-functional alignment to support the company's financial and strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with organizational goals, growth plans, and financial targets

• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on supply market dynamics, risks, and opportunities

• Establish KPIs and performance metrics to drive procurement effectiveness and continuous improvement

• Lead companywide strategic sourcing initiatives, including RFPs, supplier selection, and complex contract negotiations

• Build and maintain executive level relationships with key suppliers to drive value, innovation, and service excellence

• Identify and implement cost reduction, value-engineering, and supplier innovation opportunities

• Manage procurement budgets and deliver measurable cost savings and cost avoidance initiatives

• Analyze market trends, pricing models, and total cost of ownership to inform sourcing decisions

• Monitor relevant commodity markets and indices (e.g., metals and raw materials) and incorporate index-based pricing into supplier agreements where appropriate

• Partner with Finance to evaluate and implement hedging strategies, including futures, forwards, and other financial instruments, to stabilize input costs and reduce exposure to price volatility

• Develop and execute risk management strategies, including supply continuity planning, dual sourcing, and scenario analysis

• Partner with Finance, Operations, Engineering, and other departments to align procurement strategies with business needs

• Support new product development and operational initiatives through early supplier engagement

• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or related field required (MBA or advanced degree preferred)

• 10+ years of manufacturing procurement or supply chain experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role

• Deep expertise in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management

• Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze cost structures, market trends, and total cost of ownership

• Experience with commodity markets and index-based pricing

• Proven leadership ability with experience building and managing high performing teams

• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills

• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities

• Experience with ERP systems and procurement technologies

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States

Skills

• Strategic sourcing

• Contract negotiation

• Supplier relationship management

• Financial analysis

• Commodity market analysis

• Risk management

• ERP systems

Benefits

WeatherTech offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Outstanding BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois medical plans; as well as dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and company-paid life insurance

• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time

Employees also enjoy a range of perks, including:

• 401(k) with employer matching

Pay

TBD

Schedule

On-site at corporate office in Bolingbrook, IL