What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Purchasing position at Leeds Professional Resources?
A nationally recognized, member-driven supply chain and purchasing organization is seeking a Director, Purchasing to lead strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and category management across critical food and packaging products. This organization supports a large, multi-site restaurant network and operates at significant national scale.
This role is responsible for driving cost optimization, ensuring continuity of supply, strengthening supplier partnerships, and leading a team of purchasing professionals in a complex, high-volume environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations across assigned product categories
- Develop supply strategies to optimize cost, quality, and distribution efficiency
- Build and manage supplier relationships and evaluate sourcing options
- Lead, mentor, and develop Purchasing Managers and team members
- Analyze market trends, cost drivers, and supply risks to inform purchasing strategies
- Partner cross-functionally with supply chain, operations, and stakeholders on key initiatives
- Drive continuous improvement in purchasing processes, tools, and performance metrics
Qualifications & Experience
- 8 years of progressive experience in purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain leadership
- Experience negotiating complex supplier agreements and managing national or multi-site supply chains
- Background in food service, CPG, manufacturing, distribution, or consumer products preferred
- Proven people leadership experience
- Strong commercial, analytical, and strategic capabilities
- Bachelor’s degree required
Interested in learning more? Apply or reach out to explore this opportunity further.
Salary : $125,000 - $140,000