Strategic Purchasing Leader: Sourcing & Savings

Premier Leasing & Rental; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Website CSM Companies, Inc is seeking a Director of Purchasing to lead strategic sourcing, negotiate favorable terms, and drive cost reductions across major categories. You will build supplier partnerships, define procurement processes, and align purchasing with company objectives.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, leadership of a procurement team, and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders to optimize spend and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years experience in purchasing or procurement leadership.
• Proven ability to strategize sourcing and supplier relationships.
• Strong negotiation and data-driven decision making.
• Experience with supplier management software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Devise and use productive sourcing strategies.
• Discover profitable suppliers and initiate partnerships.
• Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of specifications and expectations.
• Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
• Establish department practices and procedures.
• Analyze market and recommend major purchases based on price changes.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Supplier management

Data analysis

Leadership

Market analysis

Decision making

Education

BS in Supply Chain

Tools

Supplier management software

Job description

Website CSM Companies, Inc is seeking a Director of Purchasing to lead strategic sourcing, negotiate favorable terms, and drive cost reductions across major categories. You will build supplier partnerships, define procurement processes, and align purchasing with company objectives.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, leadership of a procurement team, and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders to optimize spend and supplier performance.