Director of Purchasing

Brio Water; California (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Brio Water, a leading water products brand, is looking for a Director of Purchasing to develop and execute their procurement strategy. This key leadership position will oversee supplier relationships and ensure supply chain continuity while driving cost savings and aligning purchasing activities with organizational goals.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, excellent negotiation skills, and a commitment to ethical sourcing. This role offers competitive compensation and a benefits package.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategy aligned with goals.
• Negotiate and administer contracts with key vendors.
• Analyze spend data to identify trends and cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Management

Procurement Strategy

Analytical Skills

Financial Acumen

Education

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

MBA or advanced degree

CPSM, CPM, or CSCP certification

Tools

ERP systems (Sage, NetSuite)

Job description

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)