Director, Supplier Management

National-Safety-Apparel; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K Plan with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

National Safety Apparel (NSA) is seeking a strategic Director of Supplier Management to lead supplier strategy, sourcing initiatives, and supplier performance across global operations. The role focuses on building partnerships, ensuring reliable supply, and optimizing costs through effective sourcing and inventory management practices.

The position requires 7–10 years in supplier management or related fields, 3+ years of leadership, and strong ERP/MRP knowledge. Travel about 20–30% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Master's degree or advanced certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supplier management and sourcing strategy.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and strategic partners.
• Negotiate supplier agreements, pricing, rebates, stocking programs, and performance expectations.
• Drive supplier accountability for quality, service, compliance, and operational performance.
• Manage supplier scorecards and ongoing performance reviews.
• Lead sourcing activities supporting new product development.
• Identify and execute re-sourcing opportunities to improve cost and supplier stability.
• Develop dual-sourcing strategies for critical materials.
• Partner with Finance to ensure accurate product costing.
• Analyze purchasing trends and demand patterns to support inventory optimization.

Skills

Supplier management

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

ERP/MRP

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

DIRECTOR OF SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT

Location: Cleveland, OH Area

Reports To: Executive Vice President of Operations

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $120K-$150K plus an annual bonus opportunity up to 15%

Position Summary

National Safety Apparel (NSA) is seeking a strategic and results-driven Director of Supplier Management to lead supplier strategy, sourcing initiatives, and supplier performance across our global operations. This role is responsible for developing strong supplier partnerships, ensuring reliable supply, optimizing costs, and supporting business growth through effective sourcing and inventory management practices.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Management & Strategic Sourcing

• Develop and execute NSA's supplier management and sourcing strategy.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and strategic partners.
• Negotiate supplier agreements, pricing, rebates, stocking programs, and performance expectations.
• Drive supplier accountability for quality, service, compliance, and operational performance.
• Manage supplier scorecards and ongoing performance reviews.

Supply Chain & Procurement

• Lead sourcing activities supporting new product development.
• Identify and execute re-sourcing opportunities to improve cost, availability, supplier stability, and country-of-origin strategies.
• Develop dual-sourcing strategies for critical materials to reduce supply risk.
• Partner with Supply Chain Operations and Finance to ensure accurate product costing.
• Analyze purchasing trends, supplier forecasts, and seasonal demand patterns to support inventory optimization.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 supplier qualification and review requirements.
• Utilize reporting and analytics to drive supplier performance and continuous improvement.
• Support cost savings and operational efficiency initiatives across the supply chain.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Master's degree or advanced certification preferred.

Experience

• 7-10 years of experience in supplier management, procurement, sourcing, or supply chain leadership.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and supply chain processes.
• Experience with purchase planning, forecasting, inventory management, and supplier performance management.
• Demonstrated success negotiating supplier agreements and building strategic supplier partnerships.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and drive measurable business results.

Success Factors

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
• Effective negotiator and relationship builder.
• Data-driven decision maker.
• Results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Agile, resourceful, and adaptable in a changing environment.
• Collaborative leader who works effectively across departments.

Travel

• Approximately 20-30% travel required.

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based environment.
• Occasional time spent in manufacturing, warehouse, and distribution facilities.

Benefits we offer:

• Medical
• HSA Plan
• Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Protection Insurance
• Voluntary Legal Insurance
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Company Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Bereavement
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time

Equal Opportunity Employer

National Safety Apparel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law.

Recruitment Partnership Notice

Staffing Solutions Enterprises is the exclusive recruiting partner for National Safety Apparel and is conducting the search for this position on NSA's behalf. Qualified candidates will be considered for direct employment with National Safety Apparel.