Director of Sourcing & Procurement

ICS Corporation; West Deptford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ICS Corporation in West Deptford, NJ (family-owned) is seeking a strategic Director of Sourcing & Procurement to lead procurement strategy, supplier partnerships, and supply chain initiatives for our manufacturing operations. You will develop sourcing strategies, conduct spend analyses, negotiate terms, and build SRM programs to reduce costs while ensuring quality and timely material supply.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of procurement leadership, experience in manufacturing, and outstanding

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent in a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive procurement, sourcing, and supplier management experience are required.
• Proven leadership in procurement transformation, process improvement, or strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management, inventory planning, strategic sourcing, and purchasing best practices.
• Experience managing procurement budgets, CAPEX, and large-scale purchasing projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
• Extensive supplier sourcing, contract negotiation, vendor management, and procurement compliance experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company’s strategic sourcing and procurement strategy aligned with business goals.
• Lead purchasing for raw materials, production supplies, equipment, packaging, indirect spend, and capex.
• Conduct spend analyses to identify cost savings and develop a strategic sourcing roadmap.
• Lead RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, supplier evaluations, and competitive bidding processes.
• Analyze market conditions, supplier capabilities, and industry trends to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Develop business cases and executive recommendations for vendor selection and contract awards.
• Negotiate supplier agreements, pricing, SLAs, rebates, and terms to minimize total cost of ownership.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships and qualify new vendors.
• Establish and lead SRM programs with supplier scorecards and quarterly business reviews.
• Develop and monitor KPIs for cost savings, supplier performance, contract compliance, and inventory optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship management

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Finance

Job description

About Us

ICS Corporation is a family-owned direct mail marketing company located in West Deptford, New Jersey. Since 1965, IC¡s has partnered with some of the nation's leading organizations to deliver innovative direct mail and marketing solutions. For more than 60 years, our success has been built on exceptional service, attention to detail, and a commitment to exceeding client expectations.

Job Summary

ICS Corporation is seeking a strategic and results-driven Director of Sourcing & Procurement to lead the organization's procurement strategy, supplier partnerships, and supply chain initiatives. This individual is responsible for developing sourcing strategies, optimizing vendor performance, reducing costs, mitigating supply chain risk, and ensuring the timely procurement of materials, equipment, and services that support our manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company's strategic sourcing and procurement strategy in alignment with organizational goals and long-term business objectives.
• Lead purchasing activities for raw materials, production supplies, equipment, packaging, indirect spend, and capital expenditures.
• Conduct enterprise-wide spend analyses to identify cost-saving opportunities and develop a strategic sourcing roadmap focused on supplier optimization, risk mitigation, and process improvements.
• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives, including Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Quotation (RFQs), supplier evaluations, and competitive bidding processes.
• Analyze market conditions, supplier capabilities, commodity trends, and industry developments to identify sourcing opportunities and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Develop business cases and executive recommendations to support vendor selection, contract awards, and sourcing decisions.
• Negotiate supplier agreements, pricing, service level agreements (SLAs), rebates, and commercial terms to achieve the lowest total cost of ownership while maintaining quality and service standards.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers while identifying and qualifying new vendors that support the company's operational and growth objectives.
• Establish and lead Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programs, including supplier scorecards, performance evaluations, quarterly business reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and monitor key procurement performance indicators (KPIs), including cost savings, supplier performance, contract compliance, inventory optimization, and procurement cycle times.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Finance
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, and supplier management.
• Proven experience leading procurement transformation, process improvement, or strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management, inventory planning, strategic sourcing, and purchasing best practices.
• Demonstrated experience managing procurement budgets, capital expenditures, and large-scale purchasing projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
• Extensive experience in supplier sourcing, contract negotiation, vendor management, and procurement compliance.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment is preferred