Strategic Sourcing & Purchasing Director

SEC Group; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SEC Group is seeking a Purchasing Director to lead the organization’s purchasing and sourcing activities, including strategic sourcing, supplier management, cost optimization, and contract negotiations. The role focuses on securing supply continuity, mitigating risk, and driving improvements while aligning with business objectives.

The position requires strong leadership, 5+ years in purchasing or sourcing, ERP/MRP systems experience, and ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, or strategic sourcing experience.
• Strong experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiations.
• Proven leadership experience managing purchasing or supply chain teams.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems; SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with business objectives and cost targets.
• Lead strategic sourcing activities, including supplier identification, evaluation, selection, and negotiation.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance, including cost, quality, delivery, and service levels.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, pricing agreements, and commercial terms.
• Identify and execute cost reduction and value improvement opportunities across the supply base.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure purchasing readiness for new products and projects.
• Develop supplier capabilities through performance management and supplier development initiatives.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks via evaluations and contingency planning.
• Monitor market conditions and external factors impacting strategies.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and integrations related to purchasing.
• Drive continuous improvement across purchasing processes, systems, and supplier performance.
• Lead, develop, and mentor purchasing personnel with performance management.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with regulations and company policies.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Establish and monitor purchasing KPIs and report to leadership.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Contract negotiations

Leadership

Cost optimization

Forecasting

Stakeholder influence

Project management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

SAP

Job description

SEC Group is seeking a Purchasing Director to lead the organization’s purchasing and sourcing activities, including strategic sourcing, supplier management, cost optimization, and contract negotiations. The role focuses on securing supply continuity, mitigating risk, and driving improvements while aligning with business objectives.

The position requires strong leadership, 5+ years in purchasing or sourcing, ERP/MRP systems experience, and ability to influence cross-functional teams.