Director of Purchasing

Home Organizers; California (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Home Organizers is seeking a Director of Purchasing in City of Industry, California. This senior leadership role involves developing and executing the procurement strategy, managing supplier relationships, and overseeing purchasing functions.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of progressive experience in procurement and a proven track record in negotiating contracts and managing complex supplier relationships. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401K retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive purchasing/procurement experience.
• At least 5 years in a managerial or director-level role with direct team oversight.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with organizational objectives.
• Drive innovation in procurement processes through technology, automation, and data analytics.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives and track savings against established targets.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Proficiency with ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field

MBA or advanced degree

CPSM, CPM, or CSCP certification

Tools

Sage

NetSuite

Job description

Director of Purchasing

Location: City of Industry, California, United States

About the company

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.

Supplier & Vendor Management

• 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.

Cost Management & Financial Oversight

• 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.

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.

Skills & Competencies

• 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.

Benefits / Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• and More!

Salary

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