Director of Purchasing

Kimmel & Associates • Denver, CO

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

Our client is a growing organization operating at the intersection of construction, manufacturing, and supply chain logistics, focused on delivering high-quality building solutions through operational excellence, strategic sourcing, and scalable processes. The Director of Purchasing will lead purchasing strategy, supplier relationships, procurement operations, and cost management across the organization. The role will develop a scalable procurement function, strengthen supplier partnerships, improve purchasing processes, and ensure materials and resources are available to support operational goals.

This is a hybrid position based in Buena Vista, Colorado. Candidates located in Denver or Colorado Springs may also be considered and should be prepared to travel to Buena Vista as needed. The role partners with operations, manufacturing, construction, finance, and leadership teams and leads the purchasing team as the organization grows.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or strategic sourcing.
• Demonstrated success negotiating pricing, contracts, and purchasing terms.
• Strong understanding of supply chain operations, material procurement, inventory management, and vendor performance.
• Experience developing and implementing purchasing processes and best practices.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate costs, margins, and procurement opportunities.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing purchasing or supply chain professionals.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills and ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution in a growing organization.
• Proficiency with ERP, purchasing, inventory management, and Microsoft Office systems.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment with regular presence in Buena Vista, Colorado.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing supplier and vendor relationships in a construction, manufacturing, building products, or related environment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company's overall purchasing and procurement strategy.
• Lead supplier sourcing, selection, negotiation, and relationship management.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key vendors and suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, contracts, lead times, and service agreements.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities while maintaining quality and reliability.
• Develop purchasing processes, policies, controls, and performance metrics.
• Monitor market conditions, material availability, pricing trends, and supply chain risks.
• Partner with operations, manufacturing, construction, finance, and leadership teams to align purchasing with business needs.
• Improve forecasting, inventory planning, purchasing efficiency, and material availability.
• Evaluate supplier performance and address quality, delivery, pricing, or service issues.
• Develop contingency strategies to mitigate supply chain disruptions.
• Lead and develop the purchasing team as the organization grows.
• Analyze purchasing data and provide leadership with actionable insights on spending, savings, supplier performance, and procurement risks.
• Support long-term business planning and organizational growth through strategic procurement initiatives.

Benefits

• $130,000–$170,000 base salary, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Opportunity to play a key leadership role within a growing organization.
• Direct impact on purchasing strategy, supplier relationships, and operational performance.
• Collaborative and innovative company culture.
• Long-term career growth and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed