Global Purchasing Director — Strategic Sourcing & Inventory

Jobot; Mahwah (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

PTO

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Director of Purchasing in Mahwah, NJ, to lead strategic sourcing, supplier performance, and inventory management for a global supply network. This senior role requires strong negotiation, analytical, and cross-functional leadership to optimize cost, service, and supply continuity.

The position emphasizes international supplier relationships, dual sourcing, and import strategy development within a food manufacturing and distribution context.

Qualifications

• Experience managing international supplier relationships with a focus on balancing cost and reliability.
• Strong analytical skills in inventory and demand forecasting for supply optimization.
• Effective negotiation skills for securing favorable supplier terms; attention to detail and organizational skills; proactive cross-functional collaboration and adaptability for broader responsibilities including import operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team managing vendor relations and procurement, focusing on pricing and contract negotiations.
• Maintain inventory levels and prevent stockouts through data-driven planning.
• Improve inventory turns and working capital efficiency.
• Develop dual sourcing and monitor global supply risks; visit suppliers for compliance.
• Align supply with customer demand with Sales and QA; ensure food safety compliance.
• Explore import strategy development and lead import operations as responsibilities expand.

Skills

International sourcing

Inventory forecasting

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Director of Purchasing in Mahwah, NJ, to lead strategic sourcing, supplier performance, and inventory management for a global supply network. This senior role requires strong negotiation, analytical, and cross-functional leadership to optimize cost, service, and supply continuity.

The position emphasizes international supplier relationships, dual sourcing, and import strategy development within a food manufacturing and distribution context.