Director of Purchasing

Position Summary

The Director of Purchasing is responsible for the strategic sourcing and procurement of all primary and secondary packaging components through the approved supply base to support manufacturing operations. This role analyzes packaging requirements and supply markets to develop high-quality, cost-competitive sourcing strategies aligned with company objectives.

The Director of Purchasing leads supplier negotiations, establishes purchase contracts and releases, and ensures supplier on-time performance and compliance. This position utilizes SAP and operates in accordance with company business processes and standards while collaborating cross-functionally to support current and future operational needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies to ensure supply continuity, cost efficiency, and quality performance

• Utilize SAP-based purchasing tools to procure all packaging components

• Maintain accurate system data including pricing, terms, and supplier information

• Provide forecasts to suppliers and maintain frequent communication with approved suppliers

• Lead negotiation efforts across the full packaging portfolio

• Create, manage, and maintain purchase contracts and release schedules

• Ensure supplier on-time delivery and compliance with contractual obligations

• Verify three-way invoice matching and resolve invoice discrepancies

• Conduct supplier visits as needed to support performance, quality, and relationship management

• Partner closely with Production, Quality, and Research & Development teams to ensure materials meet operational and future product requirements

• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to understand product demand and align procurement plans accordingly

• Maintain compliance with internal purchasing policies and standards
  
  
  

  Education and Experience

• Associate Degree from an accredited college or university with 5+ years of purchasing and planning experience in packaging or a related field
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• Bachelor s Degree from an accredited college or university with 3+ years of purchasing and planning experience in packaging or a related field
  
  
  

  Required Skills and Competencies

  Technical Skills

• SAP proficiency (required)

• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Communication Skills

• Ability to read and interpret supplier agreements and related documentation

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to effectively communicate with suppliers, cross-functional teams, and management
  
  

  Mathematical Skills

• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical procurement and planning scenarios

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to interpret data, reason logically, and resolve practical issues in a fast-paced environment
  
  

  hysical Demands

  The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Regular use of hands to handle or feel objects and reach with hands and arms

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear

• Regular lifting and/or moving up to 15 pounds

• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 30 pounds

• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds

• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

• Reasoning Ability