Director, Purchasing NA

Aptar Italia S.P.A.; Town of Mukwonago (WI); On-site; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Aptar is seeking a Senior Director, Purchasing North America to lead and optimize the NAM purchasing function, driving cost, quality, and service improvements across all NAM sites.

The role requires extensive leadership of cross‑functional teams, development of regional strategies, and collaboration with global purchasing leadership. International relocation is available.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional experience, preferably in industrial sector and with strong knowledge of Purchasing.
• Demonstrated leadership and experience managing diverse teams across multiple geographies.
• Strong strategic thinking and collaborative skills; ability to foster innovation and teamwork.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing to align activities and objectives
• Develop and manage vendor relationships
• Identify cost improvement opportunities and drive implementation
• Support onboarding of supplier innovation capabilities within their geography
• Identify and implement vendor solutions, ensuring suppliers’ CI project execution
• Ensure compliance with rules and regulations
• Analyze market trends, recommend sourcing strategies, and anticipate changes in availability and cost
• Establish regional, category, and site metrics; coordinate reporting to NAM management
• Work closely with Aptar's worldwide purchasing group and other regional leaders to develop and implement global purchasing strategies
• Develop overall purchasing strategy for NAM, including market analysis, supplier selection and development, and contract negotiation
• Identify and address current and potential long‑term supply risks; develop mitigation plans
• Actively engage in hiring top talent to fill open positions in Sites and Project & Innovation Purchasing

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Diversity & inclusion

Talent development

Education

Master's degree in business, engineering, or equivalent

Job description

Senior Director, Purchasing North America

Reports to: President, Closures North America and/or the President Beauty NAM, as well as to the Group Purchasing Vice‑President. S/he coordinates with the Global Purchasing Head of Pharma to support addressing Pharma segment needs within NAM. As a member of the Global Aptar Purchasing Committee, s/he actively participates in developing Aptar worldwide purchasing strategies and governance. The position works across all NAM locations to oversee the purchasing organization and ensure high levels of service and satisfaction, considering cost, quality, and production constraints. This is a pivotal position that will shape the purchasing landscape for the region, and will be instrumental in building a leading‑edge purchasing organization, establishing it as a high value‑added function within the region and the Group. We value diversity and inclusion in our leadership and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This position is eligible for international relocation.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with other functional areas such as Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing to ensure alignment of activities and objectives
• Develop and manage vendor relationships
• Identify cost improvement opportunities and drive implementation
• Support onboarding of supplier innovation capabilities within their geography
• Identify and implement vendor solutions, ensuring suppliers’ CI project execution
• Ensure compliance with rules and regulations
• Analyze market trends, recommend sourcing strategies, and anticipate changes in availability and cost
• Establish regional, category, and site metrics; coordinate reporting to NAM management
• Work closely with Aptar's worldwide purchasing group and other regional leaders to develop and implement global purchasing strategies
• Develop overall purchasing strategy for NAM, including market analysis, supplier selection and development, and contract negotiation
• Identify and address current and potential long‑term supply risks; develop mitigation plans
• Actively engage in hiring top talent to fill open positions in Sites and Project & Innovation Purchasing

Executing for Results

• Displays outstanding drive and resiliency.
• Is used to manage under pressure.
• Makes decisions that balance a variety of factors (e.g., cost, risk, short-term vs long-term impact) to achieve an optimal outcome.

Building Relationships and using Influence

• International experience acquired either through relocation or through leadership of multi cultural teams;
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse environment and to adapt when necessary.
• Is capable of creating networks internally.

Education

• Required: Master’s degree in business, engineering, or equivalent

Experience & Skills

• At least 15 years of professional experience, preferably in industrial sector and with strong knowledge of Purchasing
• Demonstrated leadership and experience managing diverse teams across multiple geographies
• Strong strategic thinking and collaborative skills; ability to foster innovation and teamwork
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and professional development
• This role offers significant opportunities for professional growth and leadership. The Vice President will work closely with cross‑functional teams, fostering innovation and collaboration.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $200,000 – $275,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Aptar also offers a variety of benefits, including health, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) match and employer retirement savings contribution, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, company‑paid holidays, and more. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on location, pay class, or other factors.

Aptar is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.