Strategic Purchasing Director

EA Talent Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EA Talent Solutions has identified a Nassau County-based wholesale distributor seeking a Director of Purchasing to lead the purchasing department and own performance. You will manage a team of buyers, oversee expediting, and drive SOPs and tooling to improve service levels while controlling costs.

The role demands building robust processes, partnering with Operations, Sales, and Finance, and delivering measurable improvements in fill rates, on-time delivery, and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5–10 years purchasing experience, including at least 3 years managing a team.
• Proven leadership and building accountable teams.
• Own the processes and performance of a function, not just purchasing tasks.
• Strong analytical aptitude with actionable solutions.
• Advanced Excel skills: filters, pivot tables, large data sets.
• Experience with domestic and overseas suppliers and import processes.
• History of improving processes and introducing tools that reduce manual work.
• Detail oriented, organized, with clear communication.
• Calm and adaptable, able to lead through change.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing team and expediting to meet service levels and costs.
• Set goals, measure performance, coach and develop staff.
• Own operating metrics, PO flow, and vendor payment issues.
• Develop SOPs and introduce automation to reduce manual work.
• Coordinate with Operations, Sales, Finance on demand and terms.

Skills

Leadership

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Vendor management

Import/Export knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

EA Talent Solutions has identified a Nassau County-based wholesale distributor seeking a Director of Purchasing to lead the purchasing department and own performance. You will manage a team of buyers, oversee expediting, and drive SOPs and tooling to improve service levels while controlling costs.

The role demands building robust processes, partnering with Operations, Sales, and Finance, and delivering measurable improvements in fill rates, on-time delivery, and supplier performance.