Global Sourcing & Procurement Director

'47; Westwood (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Company is seeking a Director of Purchasing to drive strategic, ethical procurement across a global manufacturing network. The role leads a high-performing Buyer/Planner team and optimizes the full order lifecycle from forecast to delivery.

The position emphasizes supplier vetting, CSR compliance, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration with Supply Chain leadership to maintain profitability and on-time performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics or related field.
• 8–10 years in international purchasing and global supply chain management.
• 4+ years of direct leadership experience in procurement/planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead Buyer/Planner teams; define KPIs and performance metrics.
• Standardize PO entry, WIP tracking, and receipts across global networks.
• Oversee vendor invoice processing, audits, and adherence to payment terms.
• Manage end-to-end lifecycle from demand forecasting to warehouse receipt.
• Coordinate weekly PO distribution to match capacity with forecast.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Vendor management

ERP/MRP proficiency

Financial negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems

MRP modules

Procurement software

Job description

Unknown Company is seeking a Director of Purchasing to drive strategic, ethical procurement across a global manufacturing network. The role leads a high-performing Buyer/Planner team and optimizes the full order lifecycle from forecast to delivery.

The position emphasizes supplier vetting, CSR compliance, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration with Supply Chain leadership to maintain profitability and on-time performance.