Director of Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain

Venteksolutions; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventek Solutions LLC, based in Charleston, SC, is seeking a Director of Supply Chain to lead strategic procurement initiatives onsite at our corporate office. The role emphasizes cost savings, supplier relationships, contract governance, and cross-functional collaboration to support profitability.

The ideal candidate has extensive commodity management and procurement leadership experience, with a strong track record in plastics/resins and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7–10 years in procurement or supply chain with at least 3 years in leadership.
• Experience with third-party procurement groups (GPOs, 3PL, etc.).
• Strong contract negotiation, supplier management, and cost-control skills.
• Plastics/resins industry experience preferred.
• Proficiency in procurement software, ERP, and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives to cut costs.
• Lead vendor negotiations for favorable pricing and terms.
• Oversee contract management for legal/financial compliance.
• Analyze market trends and supplier performance to reduce costs.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, and production.
• Establish procurement KPIs to measure performance.
• Develop risk management strategies for disruptions.
• Use data analytics and technology to improve decisions.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor negotiations

Contract management

Cost control

Leadership

Supplier management

Data analytics

Risk management

Procurement software

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain management, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

ERP systems

Data analytics tools

Job description

Ventek Solutions LLC, based in Charleston, SC, is seeking a Director of Supply Chain to lead strategic procurement initiatives onsite at our corporate office. The role emphasizes cost savings, supplier relationships, contract governance, and cross-functional collaboration to support profitability.

The ideal candidate has extensive commodity management and procurement leadership experience, with a strong track record in plastics/resins and data-driven decision making.