Director of Purchasing

Nexform; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

NexForm is seeking a results-oriented Director of Purchasing to lead direct material, indirect material, and freight sourcing across the Americas. You will own the sourcing strategy, manage a two-person team, and drive cost savings without compromising quality or on-time delivery.

Reporting to the CEO, you will partner across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Program Management, and Finance to align supply strategy with business goals. The role is hybrid with weekly travel between facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering or comparable field.
• At least 10 years in purchasing, sourcing or procurement with direct people-leadership experience.
• Experience negotiating high-value supplier agreements and owning a departmental budget.

Responsibilities

• Set sourcing strategy for direct/indirect materials and freight across the Americas.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of two purchasing professionals.
• Own supplier selection, RFQ strategy, and major supply agreements negotiations.
• Lead indirect sourcing categories including MRO, services, supplies, and capital equipment.
• Own freight and logistics sourcing, carrier selection, rate negotiations, and mode optimization.
• Hold the supply base accountable for quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Set and deliver annual cost-reduction and value-engineering targets.
• Own the purchasing budget and P&L accountability for material spend.
• Monitor commodity markets and pricing exposure; shape pricing strategy.
• Direct sourcing readiness for new product launches and program milestones.
• Own supply risk mitigation planning and resolve major supply disruptions.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Program Management, and Finance.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting / P&L

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Senior stakeholder comms

Advanced Excel

Prioritization in fast-moving env

Education

Bachelor's in supply chain / business / engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

BUILD THE FUTURE OF INDUSTRIAL INNOVATION

A fast-paced, high-impact environment where innovation, collaboration, and ownership drive everything we do. Here, your work makes a difference.

Opportunities to learn, grow, and lead.

Training Programs

Drive excellence in production with advanced training.

Innovation Environment

Ensure the highest standards in everything we deliver

EXPLORE OUR DEPARTMENTS

ENGINEERING

Design, develop and optimize solutions

MANUFACTURING

Drive excellence in production and processes

QUALITY

Ensure the highest standards in everything

CORPORATE

Support and enhance operational efficiency

Join the Nexform Team

We are always looking for talented and passionate individuals to join our team.

Position:Director of Purchasing

Location: Remote

Job Id:121

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Director of Purchasing

Reports to: CEO

Nexform is hiring a results-oriented Director of Purchasing to lead direct material, indirect material, and freight sourcing across the Americas. You will own the sourcing strategy and the purchasing budget, lead a team of two, direct supplier negotiations, and deliver cost savings without compromising quality, on-time delivery, or continuity of supply.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Program Management, and Finance to keep production supplied and to set the direction for strategic sourcing across the region.

The position is hybrid, with weekly travel between our facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Set the sourcing strategy for direct materials, indirect materials, and freight across the Americas, aligned with business and program priorities.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of two purchasing professionals.
• Own supplier selection, RFQ strategy, and final negotiation of major supply agreements.
• Lead sourcing for indirect categories, including MRO, services, supplies, and capital equipment.
• Own freight and logistics sourcing, including carrier selection, rate negotiations, and mode optimization.
• Hold the supply base accountable for quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Set and deliver annual cost-reduction and value-engineering targets.
• Own the purchasing budget and carry P&L accountability for direct, indirect, and freight spend.
• Monitor commodity markets and pricing exposure, and shape pricing strategy accordingly.
• Direct sourcing readiness for new product launches and program milestones.
• Own supply risk mitigation planning and lead resolution of major supply disruptions.
• Partner across functions to meet operational and customer commitments.
• Own purchasing policy, controls, reporting, and ERP data integrity across the function.

Preferred Category Experience

• Fiber, nonwoven, and textile materials, including PET and PP fibers
• Aluminum foil, thin-gauge aluminum sheet, and plastic film
• Thermoforming

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or a comparable field; an advanced degree is a plus.
• At least 10 years in purchasing, sourcing, or procurement within manufacturing, including direct people-leadership experience.
• Proven success negotiating and managing high-value supplier agreements.
• Experience owning a departmental budget with P&L accountability for material spend.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving ability, with the communication skills to present to senior leadership.
• Comfortable working in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills.
• Able to set priorities across a portfolio of commodities and programs in a fast-moving environment.

Preferred

• Purchasing leadership experience in automotive or industrial manufacturing.
• Experience sourcing indirect categories and negotiating freight or logistics contracts.
• Exposure to fibers, nonwovens, foams, aluminum foil, film, or molded parts.
• Familiarity with thermoforming
• Hands-on use of ERP/MRP platforms.
• CPSM, CPSD, APICS, or a comparable professional credential.

Who we are

NexForm, headquartered in Battle Creek, Michigan, is a vertically integrated manufacturer of engineered fiber solutions for automotive thermal and noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) applications. We design and produce lightweight, durable components for leading OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers, with operations in the U.S. and Mexico. Backed by Crest Rock, NexForm is focused on growth through innovation, expanded capabilities, and operational excellence.

NexForm offers competitive compensation and benefits package (including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, Rx, life insurance, disability coverage, 401K and company match, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement eligibility, etc.)

NexForm is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At NexForm, we take pride in our diverse team. Our organization is made up of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, races, beliefs, and experiences, all united by a shared goal of making a positive impact. We’ve seen firsthand the strength that equity brings and believe everyone should have equal opportunities to grow, succeed, and live with purpose.

Engineering smarter industrial solutions
through advanced fiber technology