Director, Procurement
Core
Lead global direct Procurement function, coordinating S&OP, managing vendor relationships, and driving cost optimization for raw materials.
Role type
Director, Procurement
Builds
Raw material supply plans, vendor contracts, and inventory strategies for a direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand.
Domain
Home goods / Textiles / E-commerce
Required skills
Global supply planning, Vendor relationship management, Contract negotiation, Cost optimization, S&OP process leadership, Team leadership, MRP software proficiency, Oracle Netsuite or SAP experience, Logistics problem solving
Preferred skills
MRP implementation, AI tooling for forecasting, Managing international teams (Asia/India), Mandarin fluency, Supply Chain certifications (CPSM, CSCP)
Technologies
Oracle Netsuite, SAP, MRP software
Responsibilities
Align cross-functional stakeholders on seasonal demand plans and raw material inventory strategies; Manage core raw material vendors and negotiate pricing; Drive cost-saving initiatives while maintaining quality; Lead digital procurement and supply planning upgrades; Mentor international procurement and supply planning teams; Enable business transformation through vendor accountability for product launches (via careerplan.io/jobs/8007074003-director-procurement-at-ruggable)
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & team management