Supply Chain & Purchasing Director

About the role

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Supply Chain & Purchasing Director directs the Purchasing and Estimating Departments, overseeing the sourcing of raw materials, prototypes, capital equipment, and supplies across WAM's global supply base — including operations in challenging markets such as China, India, and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Purchasing and Estimating teams.
• Create, negotiate, and manage supplier and vendor contracts — terms, pricing, service levels, and renewal/exit provisions — in partnership with Legal and Finance.
• Chair the Procurement Committee and monitor supplier quality performance across all plant locations.
• Track tariff, trade policy, and duty developments, including Temporary Importation Bond (TIB) programs, and adjust sourcing strategy accordingly.
• Manage purchasing activity across international markets, adapting to local regulatory, logistics, and geopolitical conditions.
• Prepare market analysis to drive cost savings and quality/delivery performance goals.
• Possess strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present to leadership, clients, and customers.
• Partner cross-functionally on new product development programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating and managing commercial supplier contracts through the full contract life cycle.
• Hands-on experience sourcing in high-volatility markets, with working knowledge of tariffs, import/export duties, and TIB programs.
• Direct experience managing purchasing and supplier relationships across China, India, and/or Europe.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present to leadership, clients, and customers.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet, word processing, and standard business software.

What Sets You Apart

• A creative, solutions-oriented approach to challenging sourcing problems.
• A results-driven mindset with a track record of hitting goals in dynamic environments.
• Strong listening skills and the ability to communicate clearly across all levels of the organization.

Work Environment

This role is primarily office-based, with occasional visits to manufacturing environments.

Why WAM?

Join a materials science leader with 90+ years of industry trust, a genuinely global footprint, and a team solving real engineering challenges for the automotive industry. This is an opportunity to shape sourcing strategy at a company where your work has direct, visible impact.

Pay

Salary Range: $160,000-$200,000
Bonus and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Wolverine Advanced Materials is an equal opportunity employer.