Director of Procurement

GS Precision Inc•Brattleboro, VT

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Procurement provides strategic and operational leadership for the organization’s end-to-end procurement, purchasing, and material planning functions. This role is accountable for ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and risk-mitigated acquisition of raw materials, components, and services critical to business operations. As a key member of the leadership team, the Director drives enterprise-wide procurement strategy, strengthens supplier partnerships, and ensures operational continuity through disciplined execution and forward-looking planning. This role plays a pivotal part in aligning procurement activities with organizational objectives, enabling growth, profitability, and customer success.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Business, Operations, or related field (Masters preferred)
10+ years of progressive experience in procurement, purchasing, or related functions
5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience in regulated industries (aerospace & defense strongly preferred)
Demonstrated success in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cost management
Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets and performance metrics
Deep understanding of material planning, risk mitigation, and operational requirements
Executive-level negotiation and relationship management
Strategic thinking with strong operational execution
Advanced analytical and decision-making skills
Effective leadership, communication, and influence across all organizational levels
Results-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement
High level of organization and attention to detail
Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and data-driven decision making

Responsibilities

Define and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with corporate objectives, production requirements, and market dynamics
Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on cost drivers, market conditions, and risk mitigation
Lead long-term planning initiatives to ensure material availability, cost competitiveness, and operational resilience
Identify and implement enterprise-level cost optimization and efficiency initiatives
Establish and lead a high-performing supplier network to meet quality, delivery, cost, and compliance expectations
Own executive-level supplier relationships and strategic partnerships
Lead complex negotiations, contracts, and commercial agreements to deliver optimal business outcomes
Implement and oversee supplier performance frameworks, including KPIs, scorecards, and continuous improvement initiatives
Drive resolution of critical supplier issues and ensure accountability
Provide oversight of purchasing, material planning, and inventory strategies to support production and customer commitments
Ensure seamless coordination of procurement activities, including outsourcing services and external processing
Optimize inventory and material flow to balance service levels, cost, and working capital
Lead process standardization, system optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives
Establish and enforce procurement policies, governance, and best practices
Own procurement-related budgets and financial performance
Drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality and supply reliability
Monitor, spend, analyze variances, and deliver measurable savings and value creation
Report on procurement performance to executive leadership
Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to supplier performance, market volatility, and material availability
Ensure compliance with internal policies, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory standards
Champion ethical sourcing practices and sustainability initiatives
Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Sales, and Program Management to align procurement with business priorities
Support new product introduction and scaling efforts through early supplier engagement
Influence enterprise decision-making as a key operational leader
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing procurement and planning organization
Establish clear goals, accountability, and performance expectations
Develop organizational capability in negotiation, sourcing strategy, and supplier management
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and operational excellence

Benefits

Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Care Coverage (Starting the Next Full Month After Hire)
Paid Holidays starting on Day ONE
Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Company Paid Short-Term Disability
401 (k) Matching Retirement Plan
Employer Funded Health Reimbursement Account
Flexible Spending Account
Generous Paid Time Off
Dependent Care Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Educational Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus
Safety Shoe Allowance
Prescription Safety Glasses Program
Shift Differentials for 2nd and 3rd Shifts
Bereavement Leave