Director of Co-Manufacturing, Procurement

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Create and implement procurement strategies for both new developments and existing product portfolios.

• Enhance procurement processes to improve efficiency while reducing costs, lead times, and minimum order quantities (MOQs).

• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers to establish strong vendor partnerships.

• Sustain vendor relationships with a focus on quality, transparency, and operational efficiency.

• Develop and oversee material replenishment strategies to boost inventory turnover, ensure timely customer deliveries, and minimize lead times.

• Track market trends, supplier performance, and economic factors to mitigate risks in the supply chain.

• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers.

• Enhance purchasing efficiency and supplier performance through the optimization of MRP, supplier KPIs, and vendor management practices.

• Monitor supplier scrap rates and implement corrective actions as necessary.

• Manage the resolution of product quality and on-time delivery challenges.

• Coordinate and monitor open orders and shipping delays with vendors.

• Oversee purchase order execution, master data management, bill of materials (BOM) creation, supplier records, and expenditure tracking.

• Direct procurement processes and budget management while achieving both short- and long-term objectives.

• Inspire, mentor, and develop a team dedicated to operational excellence.

• Collaborate with finance, logistics, commercial, and internal teams to cultivate a top-tier supply chain that supports growth both domestically and internationally.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of leadership experience in global supply chain management.

• Extensive knowledge in managing end-to-end global supply chains, procurement, sourcing, and quality operations within an omni-channel framework.

• Demonstrated success in building, launching, and maintaining collaborative relationships with both domestic and international contract manufacturers.

• Practical experience in scaling operations utilizing ERP, WMS, and e-commerce systems.

• Ability to confidently present strategic recommendations and influence executive leadership.

• Strong business acumen in areas such as inventory management, financial forecasting, return on investment (ROI), and expenditure management.

• Preferred experience in the omni-channel beauty industry, particularly in fragrance, makeup, and/or skincare.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Business Management, or a related discipline is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity employer policy.

• The EEO policy covers compensation, training, working conditions, transfers, job assignments, benefits, layoffs, and terminations.