Director of Purchasing
Director of Purchasing
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07-04-2025
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07-04-2025
Job Description
Director of Purchasing (Job ID: 1205.
Cincinnati Incorporatedis a privately owned industrial machine manufacturer thathas been a staple in the fabrication industry since the late 1890s. We pride ourselves on a hard days work and quality. Our employees have shaped the reputation and culture at CI with their uncompromising integrity focus and innovation. The icing on top of the cake: we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package.Are you ready for your career at CI
Position Summary and Purpose:The Director of Purchasing is responsible for developing and executing strategic
procurement initiatives to optimize cost quality and efficiency across the supply chain.This role leads the purchasing team in sourcing vendor management contract negotiations and procurement planning to ensure seamless operations and alignment
with company goals. The Director will collaborate closely with Operations SupplyChain Finance and other key stakeholders to drive datadriven purchasing decisionsthat enhance productivity and profitability.
procurement initiatives to optimize cost quality and efficiency across the supply chain.This role leads the purchasing team in sourcing vendor management contract negotiations and procurement planning to ensure seamless operations and alignment
with company goals. The Director will collaborate closely with Operations SupplyChain Finance and other key stakeholders to drive datadriven purchasing decisionsthat enhance productivity and profitability.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Strategic Sourcing & Procurement: Develop and implement purchasingstrategies that align with business objectives ensuring cost savings qualityimprovement and risk mitigation.
- Supplier Management: Identify evaluate and maintain relationships with keysuppliers negotiating contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms and ensure supplier performance meets company standards.
- Cost Optimization: Analyze procurement data and market trends to identifyopportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements while maintainingquality and service levels.
- Operational Excellence: Lead initiatives to improve purchasing processes standardize procurement policies and enhance purchasing systems to streamline operations and ensure compliance.
- CrossFunctional Collaboration: Work closely with Operations Supply Chain and Finance to forecast demand manage inventory levels and support production planning.
- Team Leadership: Recruit train and mentor a highperforming purchasing team fostering a resultsoriented and datadriven culture.
- Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements company policies and industry best practices related to
procurement and supplier management. - Continuous Improvement: Utilize Lean and Six Sigma principles to drive process improvements in purchasing supplier management and cost control.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration or arelated field. A Masters degree is a plus.
- Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) Certified Professional in SupplyManagement (CPSM) or similar certification is preferred.
- 7 years of procurement and supply chain experience with at least 3 years in aleadership role.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record of achieving cost savings and supplier performance improvements.
- Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
- Datadriven mindset with proficiency in procurement analytics ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong leadership and team development skills with the ability to driveperformance and accountability.
- Excellent communication and relationshipbuilding skills to effectively collaborateacross departments and with external suppliers.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical demands: Employee is frequently required to stand walk sit use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Work environment:Office environment with occasional visits to supplier locations and operational sites.The employee is occasionally exposed to nonairconditioned temperatures in the manufacturing area and occasionally moving mechanical parts fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud at times when in the manufacturing facility. Occasional Travel <15.
EOE including Disabilities/Vets
**This role does not offer sponsorship employment benefits and being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. You must be a U.S. Citizen U.S. National or recent lawful permanent resident to apply.
Some more amazing benefits offered by Cincinnati Incorporated:
Paid Vacations
Paid Holiday and Personal Days
Medical Insurance (including HSA)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Accident Insurance
Life Insurance: AD&D
Disability Insurance
Generous 401K Employer Match
Flexible Spending Account
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Parental Leave
Bonus Incentive Program
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
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