Director of Purchasing

Jobot; Mahwah (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

PTO

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Director of Purchasing in Mahwah, NJ, to lead strategic sourcing, supplier performance, and inventory management for a global supply network. This senior role requires strong negotiation, analytical, and cross-functional leadership to optimize cost, service, and supply continuity.

The position emphasizes international supplier relationships, dual sourcing, and import strategy development within a food manufacturing and distribution context.

Qualifications

• Experience managing international supplier relationships with a focus on balancing cost and reliability.
• Strong analytical skills in inventory and demand forecasting for supply optimization.
• Effective negotiation skills for securing favorable supplier terms; attention to detail and organizational skills; proactive cross-functional collaboration and adaptability for broader responsibilities including import operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team managing vendor relations and procurement, focusing on pricing and contract negotiations.
• Maintain inventory levels and prevent stockouts through data-driven planning.
• Improve inventory turns and working capital efficiency.
• Develop dual sourcing and monitor global supply risks; visit suppliers for compliance.
• Align supply with customer demand with Sales and QA; ensure food safety compliance.
• Explore import strategy development and lead import operations as responsibilities expand.

Skills

International sourcing

Inventory forecasting

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Director of Purchasing

$150000 - $200000 per year | Mahwah, NJ | On-site | Permanent

Director of Purchasing | Food Manufacturing & Foodservice | Strategic Sourcing Leader | Mahwah, NJ

A bit about us:

We're partnering with an established organization seeking a senior procurement leader to oversee sourcing strategy, supplier performance, inventory management, and purchasing operations across a complex national and international supply network.

Why join us?

Join our innovative and dynamic team where you'll lead purchasing strategies to ensure optimal product availability, vendor performance, and inventory management for a rapidly growing global supply chain. This pivotal role will oversee vendor relations, inventory continuity, and strategic sourcing.

A leader in providing specialty and commodity food products across various market channels. Our approach is based on quality, reliability, and professionalism, fostering long-term relationships with employees, customers, and suppliers.

We offer competitive compensation, including salary + bonus structure, and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401K, and PTO.

We embrace equal employment opportunities and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership in Purchasing & Inventory Management

• Lead a team managing vendor relations and procurement, focusing on pricing and contract negotiations.
• Maintain consistent inventory levels and prevent stockouts through data-driven inventory planning.
• Improve inventory performance, inventory turns, and working capital efficiency.
• Manage supply risks by monitoring global challenges and exploring alternative sources.
• Establish accountability, performance expectations, and development plans among team members.
• Drive process improvements and new item introductions within purchasing.
• Conduct regular purchasing meetings and update leadership on progress.

Supplier Strategy & Global Sourcing:

• Build upon existing supplier relationships and explore new sourcing opportunities.
• Evaluate and ensure suppliers meet cost, service, and reliability standards.
• Develop dual sourcing strategies to maintain supply continuity.
• Attend major industry tradeshows and coordinate supplier events to strengthen industry presence.
• Occasionally visit suppliers to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Market Intelligence & Category Management:

• Monitor global supply and pricing trends, translating insights into actionable purchasing strategies.
• Communicate market insights with leadership and customers through regular updates.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Align supply with customer demand in partnership with Sales and QA teams.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and regulations alongside Quality Assurance.

Future Growth: Import Strategy Development:

• Collaborate with leadership to gain expertise in global logistics, customs regulations, and import processes.
• Prepare to lead import operations as responsibilities expand over time.

Key Metrics:

• Service level and inventory efficiency
• Inventory investment against targets
• Supplier performance on cost and service

Qualifications:

• Experience managing international supplier relationships with a focus on balancing cost and reliability.
• Strong analytical skills in inventory and demand forecasting for supply optimization.
• Effective negotiation skills for securing favorable supplier terms. Attention to detail and organizational skills, with a proactive approach to cross-functional collaboration. Adaptability and growth potential to assume broader responsibilities, including import operations.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.