Director, Purchasing & Supply Chain – Americas

Tenneco; Northville (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco is seeking a Director of Purchasing & Supply Chain, Americas, to lead end-to-end procurement and supply chain across the region. You will direct sourcing, materials planning, inventory, logistics, and supplier performance to ensure cost competitiveness and uninterrupted supply.

You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Commercial teams, drive strategic initiatives, manage a high-performing team, and travel domestically and internationally as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required; Master's degree preferred.
• Progressive leadership experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, materials management, logistics, or manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract management, inventory optimization, planning, logistics, and supply chain risk management.
• Proven track record of driving cost reduction, productivity improvements, working capital optimization, and operational performance.
• Experience developing and executing supply chain strategies that support business growth and customer requirements.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze business performance, manage budgets, and drive measurable results.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to lead organizational change, develop high-performing teams, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the purchasing and supply chain strategy for MRS Americas, ensuring alignment with business objectives for growth, profitability, and operational excellence.
• Direct all sourcing, procurement, supplier management, and contract negotiation activities across the region.
• Oversee end-to-end supply chain operations, including demand planning, materials management, inventory control, logistics, and transportation.
• Drive cost reduction, purchasing productivity, working capital improvements, and inventory optimization initiatives.
• Ensure supply continuity and proactively mitigate supplier, commodity, and supply chain risks.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Finance, Quality, and Commercial teams to support customer requirements, new product launches, and business growth.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supplier performance, service levels, and operational efficiency.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing Purchasing and Supply Chain organization, building talent, succession plans, and organizational capability.
• Serve as a key member of the MRS Americas Leadership Team, influencing strategic decisions and driving cross-functional collaboration to achieve business results.

Job description

Tenneco is seeking a Director of Purchasing & Supply Chain, Americas, to lead end-to-end procurement and supply chain across the region. You will direct sourcing, materials planning, inventory, logistics, and supplier performance to ensure cost competitiveness and uninterrupted supply.

You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Commercial teams, drive strategic initiatives, manage a high-performing team, and travel domestically and internationally as required.