Strategic Procurement Leader

MARSHALLTOWN; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MARSHALLTOWN is seeking a Director of Purchasing in Fayetteville, AR to develop a comprehensive procurement strategy, optimize costs, and align supply chain goals with organizational priorities. The role focuses on supplier relationships, KPI development, and cross‑department collaboration to support company initiatives.

Ideal candidates have a engineering degree and 5+ years of management experience in engineering or procurement, with strong MRP knowledge and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering field, strongly preferred. Related degree, required.
• 5+ years of management experience in the Engineering or Procurement field. Previous experience leading supply chain and/or engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of MRP operating principles, required
• Excellent PC skills utilizing Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong communication skills to effectively negotiate and communicate with suppliers and vendors
• Effective organizational & project management skills through proven experience
• Strong problem solving and criticalthinking skills through proven experience
• Team orientation with ability to be self-directed

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains a robust procurement strategy to minimize cost and inventory positions while maximizing in-stock performance for the Purchasing Department
• Develops and maintains strategic vendor relationships
• Monitors and develops new KPI’s as necessary to ensure that metrics are meeting business requirements
• Interfaces with other departments to ensure adequate support is being provided for other company initiatives
• Responsible for aligning Supply Chainteam, goals, processes, measurements, standards, and efforts with companies primary focus areas
• Other project work, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

MRP knowledge

Vendor relations

Project management

Communication skills

Self-direction

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

MARSHALLTOWN is seeking a Director of Purchasing in Fayetteville, AR to develop a comprehensive procurement strategy, optimize costs, and align supply chain goals with organizational priorities. The role focuses on supplier relationships, KPI development, and cross‑department collaboration to support company initiatives.

Ideal candidates have a engineering degree and 5+ years of management experience in engineering or procurement, with strong MRP knowledge and advanced Excel skills.