Director of Supply Chain & Procurement
About The Position
Fasteners Direct is seeking a high-impact operational leader to elevate our supply chain and procurement function as we continue scaling toward ambitious revenue and profitability goals. This role is designed for a strategic, hands-on leader who can improve material availability, strengthen inventory discipline, drive vendor performance, and build the structure and accountability needed to support long-term growth. Reporting directly to the COO, this position will play a critical role in helping drive the company toward its long-term revenue and EBITDA objectives. The ideal candidate is a proactive, hands-on leader who is comfortable creating structure, solving problems, driving accountability, and leading meaningful operational improvement in a growing business environment. Fasteners Direct is a growing industrial distribution organization focused on operational excellence, customer service, and long-term scalable growth.
Requirements
- 7–10+ years of progressive experience in procurement, supply chain, inventory management, or operational leadership
- Experience leading purchasing, sourcing, inventory control, or supply chain functions within a distribution, industrial, manufacturing, or related environment
- Proven ability to improve operational performance, create accountability, and lead through change
- Strong understanding of inventory strategy, vendor management, forecasting, purchasing processes, and supply chain planning
- Experience managing domestic and international suppliers, including long lead times, freight, and vendor performance challenges
- Strong ERP and data-driven decision-making experience; Prophet 21, Epicor, NetSuite, Infor, or similar systems preferred
- Ability to work cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, Finance, Customer Service, and Executive Leadership
- Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and leadership skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience in industrial distribution, fasteners, metals, or related product categories preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead and improve overall supply chain and procurement performance across the organization
- Support the company's long-term EBITDA and revenue growth goals through operational and supply chain leadership
- Drive material availability, inventory accuracy, and vendor accountability to support customer commitments and operational efficiency
- Develop scalable purchasing, inventory control, and supply chain processes aligned with long-term growth objectives
- Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Finance, Customer Service, and Leadership to improve planning, execution, and service levels
- Lead vendor negotiations related to pricing, lead times, freight, service expectations, and strategic sourcing opportunities
- Improve visibility into inventory performance, purchasing trends, landed cost, and supply chain metrics
- Build accountability, structure, and performance standards across the procurement function
- Lead and develop a team consisting of a Demand Buyer, Procurement Supervisor, and Buying Associate
- Identify operational risks, supply chain gaps, and process improvement opportunities before they impact customers or profitability
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Profit Sharing program
- High level of visibility and influence within the organization
- Opportunity to directly impact company growth, operational performance, and long-term strategy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
