Seeking a Purchasing and Materials Director to lead procurement, inventory control, and receiving teams in a growing non-automotive manufacturing firm. Responsibilities include sourcing, negotiating with suppliers, developing key vendor relationships, supporting production, guiding Kanban and JIT initiatives, analyzing forecasts, managing supply chain reporting via ERP, driving cost savings, and contract negotiations. Candidates should have 5+ years in materials leadership, strong sourcing and negotiation skills, ERP experience, and proven cost reduction success. A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is preferred. Skills in Kanban, raw material sourcing, and international business are a plus. The role offers competitive salary, benefits, bonus potential, excellent work/life balance, and growth opportunities. Local candidates in Wauseon, Ohio, are preferred, as no relocation package is available. The company has consistent growth and expansion plans.