Director of Purchasing Elk Point

JOB DESCRIPTION
Director of Purchasing TBA-HR-FJ-279

REPORTS TO: VP of Supply Chain PAY: Salary

POSITION Full Time FLSA CLASS Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT Purchasing SHIFT Day

JOB SUMMARY:

The Director of Purchasing is responsible for leading Thermo Bond’s purchasing and strategic sourcing
activities in alignment with organizational goals and operational requirements. This role will oversee
supplier strategy, cost management, and procurement processes to ensure reliable supply,
competitive pricing, and scalability to support company growth.

This position will initially be hands-on in executing day-to-day purchasing activities, including issuing
purchase orders and managing supplier communications, while building and implementing
procurement strategies, systems, and processes. Over time, the Director of Purchasing will transition
focus toward supplier development, strategic sourcing, and team leadership.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsibility for managing and developing the purchasing team

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads purchasing and strategic sourcing activities in alignment with Thermo Bond’s

operational and financial objectives.

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for key commodities and supplier categories.

• Builds and manages supplier relationships to improve cost, quality, delivery performance, and

supply continuity.

• Leads supplier negotiations, including pricing, terms, and long-term agreements.

• Identifies and drives cost reduction initiatives, supplier consolidation opportunities, and value

improvement projects.

• Establishes and maintains supplier performance metrics and scorecards.

• Collaborates with engineering, production, and inventory teams to support material selection,

sourcing decisions, and production requirements.

• Supports demand planning and inventory strategies to align purchasing with production

schedules and business needs.

• Ensures purchasing documents are complete, accurate, and aligned with appropriate terms

and conditions.

• Maintains awareness of market conditions, material availability, and supply chain risks.

• Participates in sourcing events including RFQs, supplier evaluations, and cost analysis.

• Issues purchase orders and manage supplier communications as needed to support day-to-

day operations.

• Following up with suppliers on lead times, back orders, and delivery commitments.

• Works with inventory and production teams to resolve urgent or “hot” material requirements.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Director of Purchasing TBA-HR-FJ-279

• Provides updates to internal stakeholders on order status, risks, and supply constraints.

• Develops and improves purchasing processes, systems, and standard work.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  

REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional

teams.

• Proven negotiation skills with experience managing supplier relationships.

• Strategic thinking with the ability to balance short-term execution and long-term planning.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate cost structures, supplier proposals, and

market trends.

• Organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Understanding of purchasing procedures, sourcing practices, and supplier management.

• Ability to work cross-functionally with production, engineering, and inventory teams.

• Proficiency with ERP systems and purchasing tools.

TRAVEL, HOURS OF WORK, & SUPERVISION:
This position normally requires the individual to be physically present at one or more TBB
manufacturing location Monday through Friday; hours may occasionally be extended as deemed
necessary. This position will report to their team leader.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Professional certifications such as CPSM or APICS/ASCM are preferred.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, or a related field

preferred

• 7 years of purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing,

construction, or industrial environment required

• Experience leading sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and cost reduction programs

required

• Experience working with ERP systems and material planning processes required

• Prior leadership or team development experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (including but not limited to):

• Must be able to fulfill the physical requirements of the position, which include but are not

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Director of Purchasing TBA-HR-FJ-279

• Must be able to access all areas of the facility to determine purchasing needs.

Revision Date Author Description

3/17/26 JB Original Release