Job Number: 2772
Job Title: Director of Purchasing
Closest Metropolitan Area: Indianapolis, IN, United States
Location Type: Metal Processor/Distributor
Metal Type: Flat Roll
Compensation Range: $175K+ Total
- Lead all purchasing, procurement, and sourcing activities while developing strategies that support profitability, inventory optimization, and customer satisfaction.
- Build and manage strategic relationships with mills and suppliers, negotiating pricing, contracts, allocation, and long-term supply agreements.
- Analyze market trends, commodity pricing, customer demand, and inventory levels to develop accurate forecasts and purchasing plans.
- 7+ years of progressive purchasing, procurement, or supply chain leadership experience, preferably within metals distribution or manufacturing required
- Must have strong analytical, negotiation, and forecasting skills with the ability to make strategic purchasing decisions.
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