Director of Supply Chain / Purchasing

Specialized Recruiting Group; Ohio; On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Recruiting Group in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Director of Supply Chain & Purchasing to lead multi-year procurement strategies, drive supplier negotiations, and optimize total cost of ownership across aerospace, tooling, or machining categories.

You will partner with Engineering, R&D, Quality and Product Development, oversee a procurement team, and ensure on-time delivery, cost reduction, and strong supplier partnerships in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Mechanical/Industrial Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of procurement and/or supply chain management experience.
• Experience in the Aerospace, Tooling or Precision Machining Industries is preferred.
• Experience with International Purchasing strategies is preferred.
• Strong experience with strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiations.
• Proven ability to drive productivity improvements, cost reduction initiatives, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) strategies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement multi-year procurement and category sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, service, and innovation.
• Lead supplier negotiations, contract management, benchmarking initiatives, and risk mitigation strategies for assigned categories.
• Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships while evaluating supplier performance through scorecards and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, R&D, Product Development, Marketing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to support new product launches and business objectives.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through market analysis, alternative sourcing, and process improvements without compromising quality or service.
• Provide leadership and direction to the procurement team while supporting departmental goals, budgets, and project execution.
• Monitor market and economic trends affecting pricing, delivery, and supplier performance, while ensuring compliance and effective stakeholder communication.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Negotiations

Procurement Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

Cost Reduction

TCO

Contract Negotiations

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Engineering

Tools

ERP Systems

MS Office

Job description

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Job Description

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Located in Cincinnati, OH

Salary: $130-145K

Director of Supply Chain & Purchasing

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Pay: $130-145K

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Mechanical/Industrial Engineering is preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in procurement and/or supply chain management.
• Experience in the Aerospace, Tooling or Precision Machining Industries is preferred.
• Experience with International Purchasing strategies is preferred.
• Strong experience with strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiations.
• Proven ability to drive productivity improvements, cost reduction initiatives, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) strategies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement multi-year procurement and category sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, service, and innovation.
• Lead supplier negotiations, contract management, benchmarking initiatives, and risk mitigation strategies for assigned categories.
• Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships while evaluating supplier performance through scorecards and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, R&D, Product Development, Marketing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to support new product launches and business objectives.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through market analysis, alternative sourcing, and process improvements without compromising quality or service.
• Provide leadership and direction to the procurement team while supporting departmental goals, budgets, and project execution.
• Monitor market and economic trends affecting pricing, delivery, and supplier performance, while ensuring compliance and effective stakeholder communication.

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Express Office: Cincinnati (Northwest)

3551 Springdale Road

Cincinnati, OH 45251