Red Rover Recruitment · 5 hours ago
Head of Purchasing
Wixom, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$130K/yr - $150K/yr
7+ years expRed Rover Recruitment is representing a leading contract manufacturer in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, seeking a Head of Purchasing to lead their procurement team. This senior leadership position will oversee all purchasing activities, focusing on optimizing the supply chain and fostering strong relationships with suppliers.
Human Resources
Hiring Manager
Bradley Levitt
Responsibilities
Lead sourcing efforts to identify and secure reliable suppliers for materials and services
Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with company objectives and market trends
Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure quality and reliability
Conduct regular evaluations and audits to assess supplier performance and compliance
Manage and mentor the procurement team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth
Facilitate training programs to enhance sourcing and negotiation skills within the team
Identify cost-saving opportunities and lead initiatives to achieve procurement efficiencies
Develop negotiation strategies and lead contract negotiations to secure favorable terms
Work closely with operations, finance, and quality assurance teams to ensure alignment of procurement activities with business needs
Facilitate cross-functional evaluations of new suppliers and materials
Ensure procurement activities comply with industry standards and regulations
Manage corrective actions for non-conforming materials and address supplier-related disruptions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field
7 - 10 years of progressive experience in procurement, supply chain, or related fields, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Demonstrated expertise in global sourcing, strategic supplier negotiations, and managing procurement operations at scale
Proficiency in leveraging digital tools, data analytics, and ERP systems to drive procurement efficiency
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills with a proven ability to influence at all organizational levels
Experience managing procurement budgets exceeding $100 million annually
Preferred
MBA or equivalent advanced degree
Industry experience in chemicals, contract manufacturing, or household cleaning products
Company
Red Rover Recruitment
Red Rover Recruitment is an innovative recruitment company focused on fostering corporate social responsibility.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase