Director of Purchasing

Brio Water Technology; California; Presencial; USD 140.000 - 155.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401K Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Brio Water Technology is seeking a Director of Purchasing with a strong background in procurement and supplier management. This role involves developing a comprehensive procurement strategy and leading a team to drive cost savings and supplier performance.

The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a managerial position. The role offers a salary of $140,000 - $155,000 per year along with a competitive benefits package.

Formación

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive purchasing/procurement experience.
• At least 5 years in a managerial or director-level role.
• Experience importing products from Asia and other parts of the world.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy.
• Negotiate and administer contracts and pricing agreements.
• Oversee the annual purchasing budget.

Conocimientos

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Financial acumen

Leadership

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance

MBA or advanced degree

CPSM, CPM, or CSCP certification

Herramientas

ERP systems (Sage, NetSuite)

Procurement platforms

Descripción del empleo

Brio Water Technology, a Home Organizers, Inc. company, is a market leading water products brand that has helped millions stay hydrated through its unique and innovative product line. We offer full home water solutions designed to elevate the way people hydrate, combining sophisticated technology with modern, top tier design to deliver exceptional performance, customer satisfaction, and enhanced functionality.

About the role

The Director of Purchasing is a senior leadership role responsible for developing and executing the organization's procurement strategy, managing supplier relationships, and overseeing the end-to-end purchasing function. This individual will drive cost savings, source new suppliers, ensure supply chain continuity, and align purchasing activities with broader organizational goals. The Director of Purchasing leads a team of procurement professionals and collaborates cross-functionally with Product Development, Finance, Warehousing, and other departments.

What you'll do

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with organizational objectives and financial targets.
• Establish and continuously improve purchasing policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Partner with executive leadership to support long-range planning, budgeting, and capital expenditure decisions.
• Drive innovation in procurement processes through technology, automation, and data analytics.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Negotiate and administer contracts, pricing agreements, and master service agreements with key vendors.
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and develop scorecards to track KPIs.
• Mitigate supply chain risk through supplier diversification, contingency planning, and risk assessments.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives and track savings against established targets.
• Oversee the annual purchasing budget and provide regular reporting to senior leadership.
• Analyze spend data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for consolidation or savings.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with financial controls and audit requirements.
• Develop key metrics to rescue expenses and improve effectiveness

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (required).
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• CPSM, CPM, or CSCP certification is a plus.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive purchasing/procurement experience.
• At least 5 years in a managerial or director-level role with direct team oversight.
• Demonstrated success negotiating high-value contracts and managing complex supplier relationships.
• Experience importing product from Asia and other parts of the world.
• Experience in the water industry is preferred.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen with experience in spend analysis and budgeting.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Sage, NetSuite, etc.) and procurement platforms.
• Proven ability to lead organizational change and drive continuous improvement.
• High integrity, with a commitment to ethical sourcing and compliance.
• Mandarin proficiency is preferred.

We believe in recognizing and rewarding our employees for a job well done. We offer growth potential for motivated individuals, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• and More!

The pay range for this role is:

140,000 - 155,000 USD per year (City of Industry)