Strategic Purchasing Leader: Drive Cost Savings & Sourcing

Paycom - ATS; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking a Director of Purchasing to lead strategic sourcing, negotiate with suppliers, and secure favorable terms to support company growth.

You will manage spends, analyze market trends, implement procurement best practices, and build a high-performance team while ensuring compliance, governance and cost savings.

The role requires 7–10 years in purchasing, a BS in supply chain management or business, and demonstrated leadership and data-analysis capabilities.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of purchasing experience.
• BS in supply chain management or business field.
• Experience negotiating and managing supplier contracts.
• Strong analytical, leadership and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms.
• Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services.
• Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries.
• Track and report key metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with purchasing policies.

Skills

Negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Procurement software

Education

BS in supply chain management

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Contract management software

Job description

Paycom - ATS is seeking a Director of Purchasing to lead strategic sourcing, negotiate with suppliers, and secure favorable terms to support company growth.

You will manage spends, analyze market trends, implement procurement best practices, and build a high-performance team while ensuring compliance, governance and cost savings.

The role requires 7–10 years in purchasing, a BS in supply chain management or business, and demonstrated leadership and data-analysis capabilities.