Director of Purchasing

TERREPOWER (formerly BBB Industries); Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

TERREPOWER, a leader in sustainable manufacturing, seeks a Director of Purchasing to drive strategic sourcing for hydraulic components across heavy industrial and mobile equipment. You will lead supplier selection, negotiate contracts, and align with engineering and operations to ensure quality and continuity.

In this role, you will develop category strategies, optimize suppliers, and manage costs while upholding safety and supply continuity across our aftermarket and remanufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in procurement or strategic sourcing in heavy industrial settings.
• Experience with hydraulic components and OEMs.
• Proven leadership building high-performing purchasing teams.
• Ability to drive cost savings and supply continuity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute hydraulic sourcing strategies and category plans.
• Identify, qualify, and manage hydraulic component suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts to secure price, reliability, and availability.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations on specs and reliability.
• Leverage ERP tools to track performance and lead times.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Hydraulic components

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost reduction

Job description

Job Description

The Director of Purchasing will lead strategic sourcing initiatives with a specialized focus on industrial hydraulic components integral to high‑demand, heavy‑duty applications. This role requires deep expertise in identifying, evaluating, and managing suppliers of pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, hoses, manifolds, and related hydraulic systems commonly utilized across heavy industrial and mobile equipment sectors.

Position Summary

The Director of Purchasing will lead strategic sourcing initiatives with a specialized focus on industrial hydraulic components integral to high‑demand, heavy‑duty applications. This role requires deep expertise in identifying, evaluating, and managing suppliers of pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, hoses, manifolds, and related hydraulic systems commonly utilized across heavy industrial and mobile equipment sectors.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience partnering with or sourcing from major hydraulic OEMs and component manufacturers, ensuring TERREPOWER secures high‑performance, reliable, and cost‑effective hydraulic solutions that support our aftermarket and remanufacturing operations. The Director will drive category strategy, supplier optimization, cost management, and technical collaboration across engineering and operations while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and supply continuity.

Responsibilities

Purchasing Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies specifically for hydraulic systems and fluid‑power components used in heavy industrial and mobile equipment.
• Lead and mentor purchasing professionals with an emphasis on strengthening hydraulic category expertise.

Supplier & Vendor Management

• Identify, qualify, and manage relationships with hydraulic component manufacturers and OEM‑tier suppliers.
• Drive strategic partnerships with suppliers of pumps, motors, cylinders, valves, hydraulic power units, and related assemblies.
• Negotiate contracts that secure competitive pricing, high reliability, and consistent availability of hydraulics critical to equipment performance.

Cost Optimization & Risk Management

• Lead cost‑reduction initiatives in hydraulic categories through supplier consolidation, alternative sourcing, and value engineering.
• Evaluate global hydraulic component market trends (pricing, lead times, material costs, technology evolution) to inform purchasing decisions.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Engineering and Operations to determine hydraulic component specifications, redesign opportunities, and reliability improvements.
• Work closely with technical teams to ensure sourced hydraulics meet pressure ratings, durability expectations, and OEM‑grade performance standards.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Use ERP and digital tools to track hydraulic supplier performance, lead times, component failure trends, and category KPIs.
• Improve processes for sourcing high‑precision hydraulic components requiring tight tolerances and quality assurance

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain leadership within heavy industrial, construction equipment, mobile hydraulics, or related manufacturing environments.
• Proven ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with business objectives, drive cost savings, and ensure supply continuity.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including building, mentoring, and developing high‑performing purchasing teams in complex, fast‑paced environments.
• Strong expertise in sourcing hydraulic components (e.g., pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, hoses, manifolds, hydraulic power units, filtration systems) and understanding of their application in heavy equipment.
• Strong cross ‑ functional leadership experience partnering with engineering, operations, and finance to align on technical specifications, cost targets, and business goals.
• Proven track record of delivering tangible results, including cost savings, supplier performance improvements, lead time reductions, and risk mitigation outcomes.

About Us

For over 35 years, TERREPOWER (formerly BBB Industries) has been a leader in sustainable manufacturing, driving the circular economy by extending the life of essential products in the automotive and industrial markets.

Founded in 1987 in Daphne, Alabama by the Bigler family, TERREPOWER began as a small regional remanufacturer of starters and alternators. Our commitment to quality and innovation quickly earned us a reputation as a trusted name in the automotive industry.

Recognizing new challenges and opportunities, in 2019 we set our sights on EV battery upcycling-addressing one of the industry’s most pressing issues. Our engineering team pioneered solutions to extend EV battery life, pushing the boundaries of sustainable innovation.

Recognizing that demand for solar panels would exceed availability and 100,000 tons of waste would potentially go into landfills by 2035, our team searched for an innovative way to upcycle solar panels. With an eye on the future, we developed ways to upcycle solar panels.

Rooted in family and community values, we’re proud to have second‑generation employees contributing to our legacy. Backed by Clearlake Capital, we’ve expanded our footprint into Europe with facilities in Spain, Italy, Denmark, Germany and Poland. We now sustainably manufacture and supply an assortment of nondiscretionary repair parts across more than 90 countries.

As we move forward under the TERREPOWER name, we remain committed to the same values that have always defined us: entrepreneurship, teamwork, customer‑centered, sustainability, safety.

Why Join Us?

When you join our team, you become part of a company that is redefining how essential products are made, reused and repurposed to reduce waste and maximize resources.

Here’s What Sets Us Apart

• Purpose‑Driven Work – Every day, your work will contribute to extending the useful life of essential products, keeping vehicles on the road and critical systems running.
• Innovative Mindset – We encourage creative problem‑solving and bold ideas to push the boundaries of what is possible.
• Global Reach, Local Impact – With operations in North America and Europe, we have a global presence but remain deeply connected to the communities we serve.
• Growth & Development – Whether you’re on the production floor, in engineering, or part of our corporate team, we invest in your success through training, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities.
• A Culture of Collaboration – Rooted in teamwork and shared values, our employees work together to tackle challenges and drive meaningful change.

TERREPOWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, age, veteran status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability unrelated to the ability to perform a job, sexual orientation, or transgender status to the extent protected by law. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success.