Director of Purchasing: Strategic Sourcing & Cost Savings

Fluid Motion, LLC; Arlington (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Fluid Motion, LLC is seeking an experienced Director of Purchasing to lead our purchasing organization and support growth across manufacturing operations. This on-site role manages approximately 6,500 SKUs and drives procurement strategies, supplier relationships, and cost reduction.

You will develop policies, oversee ERP implementation, collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Finance, and establish metrics for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years purchasing/procurement experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience.
• Strong experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cost reduction.
• Experience with ERP systems; ERP implementation experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Marine industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Purchasing Department, including team development and performance.
• Develop purchasing strategies, policies, procedures, and budgets.
• Negotiate with suppliers and drive cost savings through competitive bidding and strategic sourcing.
• Manage supplier relationships, pricing, quality, delivery, and performance.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and develop contingency plans.
• Evaluate and implement an ERP system to improve purchasing and inventory processes.
• Monitor market trends, material costs, and regulatory changes affecting procurement.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Finance, and other departments.
• Establish purchasing metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Travel periodically for supplier meetings and industry events.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Cost reduction

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fluid Motion, LLC is seeking an experienced Director of Purchasing to lead our purchasing organization and support growth across manufacturing operations. This on-site role manages approximately 6,500 SKUs and drives procurement strategies, supplier relationships, and cost reduction.

You will develop policies, oversee ERP implementation, collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Finance, and establish metrics for continuous improvement.