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Director of Procurement

Michael Page
  • Lowell, MA
  • $160,000–$185,000 Per Year
11 days ago

Job Description

  • Lead all procurement and buying activities supporting manufacturing operations and customer programs.
  • Manage, coach, and develop a team of buyers while driving accountability and performance metrics.
  • Build and strengthen relationships with key distributors, manufacturers, and strategic suppliers.
  • Negotiate pricing, lead times, inventory agreements, and commercial terms to support business objectives.
  • Partner closely with planning, production, engineering, and leadership teams to proactively prevent material shortages.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance supply chain performance, visibility, and operational efficiency.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Build and lead procurement strategy for a growing manufacturing operationDirect impact on production, supplier performance, and business results

A successful Director of Procurement must have:

  • 10+ years of procurement experience within a manufacturing environment.
  • Minimum 5+ years of direct people management or procurement leadership experience.
  • Strong ERP/MRP experience focused on procurement, planning, and materials management.
  • Proven supplier negotiation and relationship management expertise.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen / U.S. Person

Our client is a well-established manufacturing organization with a history of stability, operational excellence, and customer partnerships. The business supports a diverse range of technically demanding industries, creating an environment where supply chain leaders can make a visible impact while working with complex products and global suppliers.

  • Competitive salary ranging from $160,000 to $185,000.
  • Opportunity to lead and elevate an established procurement organization
  • High visibility with site leadership and direct influence on business performance
  • Blend of strategic leadership and hands-on supply chain problem solving
  • Diverse supplier base and complex manufacturing environment

Interested? Apply today.

Numbers & Facts

LocationLowell, MA
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$160,000–$185,000 Per Year
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1976
Websitehttp://www.michaelpage.com/

About Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the Americas, UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and Africa.

In the US, we focus on the areas of:

  • Advisory
  • Banking and Financial Services
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Engineering and Manufacturing
  • Healthcare & Life Sciences
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Legal
  • Marketing
  • Page Personnel Office Support
  • Oil and Gas
  • Procurement and Supply Chain
  • Real Estate and Construction
  • Sales

Skills

  • Business Supportunmatched
  • Coachingunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Distribution Channelunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
  • Materials Managementunmatched
  • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • People Managementunmatched
  • Performance Metricsunmatched
  • Pricingunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Procurement Planningunmatched
  • Procurement Strategyunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)unmatched
  • Supply Chainunmatched
  • United States Citizenunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Planningunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched

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