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We’re partnering with a fast-growing manufacturing company seeking a highly experienced Director of Procurement to lead its strategic sourcing, vendor management, and purchasing operations. This is a key leadership opportunity for a supply chain professional who thrives on optimizing systems, building supplier relationships, and mentoring teams in a dynamic environment.
Director of Procurement – Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
- Collaborative, high-impact team culture
- Long-term growth opportunities within the operations leadership team
Director of Procurement – Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering preferred
- 10+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or related disciplines
- Prior experience leading supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and sourcing strategy
- Must have ERP system experience
- Prior exposure to global or overseas supply chain management strongly preferred
- CPSM certification preferred
Director of Procurement Must Haves
- Leads procurement strategy, vendor evaluation, and cost-saving initiatives
- Manages, trains, and mentors a team of buyers and sourcing professionals
- Develops supplier scorecards, oversees RFQs, contract terms, and vendor selection
- Collaborates cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to align supply chain with product development
- Supports capital project planning, purchasing policy development, and forecasting
- Manages departmental budgeting, reporting, and procurement metrics
- Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory, and company-specific procurement standards
Preferred Background & Skills
- Experience in regulated manufacturing or industrial environments
- Knowledge of contract compliance, risk management, and vendor performance analysis
- Comfortable building procurement systems and processes from the ground up
- Effective communicator and negotiator with strong analytical skills
- Background working with international vendors and offshore sourcing is a plus
At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
JOB ID: 163077
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Brett Hume