Global Supply Chain & Purchasing Director

Wolverine Advanced Materials, LLC; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Wolverine Advanced Materials is seeking a Supply Chain & Purchasing Director to lead the Purchasing and Estimating teams and drive global sourcing strategies across China, India, Europe, and the Americas. The role reports to the COO and shapes supplier contracts, tariff strategies, and cross-functional collaboration.

The position is primarily office-based with occasional manufacturing visits, requiring a Bachelor's degree and strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Proven ability to negotiate and manage supplier contracts through full life cycle.
• Experience sourcing in high‑volatility markets; knowledge of tariffs, import/export duties, and TIB programs.
• Direct experience managing purchasing and supplier relationships across China, India, and/or Europe.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to present to leadership.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet, word processing, and standard business software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Purchasing and Estimating teams.
• Create, negotiate, and manage supplier and vendor contracts — terms, pricing, service levels, and renewal/exit provisions — in partnership with Legal and Finance.
• Chair the Procurement Committee and monitor supplier quality performance across all plant locations.
• Track tariff, trade policy, and duty developments, including Temporary Importation Bond (TIB) programs, and adjust sourcing strategy accordingly.
• Manage purchasing activity across international markets, adapting to local regulatory, logistics, and geopolitical conditions.
• Prepare market analysis to drive cost savings and quality/delivery performance goals.
• Partner cross-functionally on new product development programs.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Sourcing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Wolverine Advanced Materials is seeking a Supply Chain & Purchasing Director to lead the Purchasing and Estimating teams and drive global sourcing strategies across China, India, Europe, and the Americas. The role reports to the COO and shapes supplier contracts, tariff strategies, and cross-functional collaboration.

The position is primarily office-based with occasional manufacturing visits, requiring a Bachelor's degree and strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.