Director of Procurement

Senior Director of Procurement

Global Sourcing & Manufacturing | Cabinets, Countertops, Flooring, Tile & Stone

We are seeking a Senior Director of Procurement to lead and scale our global sourcing and procurement strategy across manufacturing partners in Asia. This executive role is responsible for end-to-end procurement leadership, including supplier strategy, manufacturing sourcing, quality assurance, logistics and shipping, risk mitigation, redundancy planning, and high-stakes commercial negotiations. This role involves managing a sourcing and procurement team currently based in China.

Senior Director of Procurement

Global Sourcing & Manufacturing | Cabinets, Countertops, Flooring, Tile & Stone

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Director of Procurement to lead and scale our global sourcing and procurement strategy across manufacturing partners in Asia. This executive role is responsible for end-to-end procurement leadership, including supplier strategy, manufacturing sourcing, quality assurance, logistics and shipping, risk mitigation, redundancy planning, and high-stakes commercial negotiations. This role involves managing a sourcing and procurement team currently based in China. The ideal candidate brings their deep experience in building materials and finishes, a strong on-the-ground understanding of Asian manufacturing, and a proven ability to balance cost, quality, speed, and resilience in complex global supply chains.

Key Responsibilities

Global Procurement & Sourcing Strategy

Own and execute a global procurement strategy for cabinets, countertops, flooring, tile, and sinks

Maintain and expand a developed and diversified supplier base across Asia and US manufacturers.

Drive long‑term sourcing strategies that balance cost optimization, quality, capacity, and risk

Manufacturing & Supplier Management

Identify, qualify, onboard, and manage overseas manufacturers and vendors

Lead factory audits, capability assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives

Establish and enforce supplier scorecards covering quality, delivery, cost, and compliance

Quality & Compliance

Oversee global quality standards, inspection programs, and corrective action processes

Ensure compliance with company specifications, regulatory requirements, and ethical sourcing standards

Partner with internal QA/QC teams to reduce defects, claims, and rework

Logistics, Shipping & Risk Management

Collaborate with logistics teams to optimize shipping modes, lead times, and landed cost

Develop redundancy and contingency plans to mitigate geopolitical, operational, and supply disruptions

Proactively assess and manage supplier, country, and logistics risk

Negotiations & Commercial Leadership

Lead high‑value supplier negotiations, including pricing, MOQs, capacity commitments, tooling, and payment terms

Structure contracts that protect quality, supply continuity, and long‑term partnership value

Drive year‑over‑year cost improvement while maintaining product integrity

Leadership & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership, product, operations, quality, and finance teams

Build, mentor, and lead high‑performing procurement and sourcing teams

Provide executive‑level reporting on sourcing performance, risk exposure, and opportunities

Qualifications & Experience

15+ years of progressive experience in global procurement, sourcing, or supply chain leadership

Proven specialization in manufactured building products, specifically, cabinets, countertops, flooring, tile, and/or stone

Extensive hands‑on sourcing experience in major Asian manufacturing countries such as China, Vietnam, Korea, Cambodia, and Thailand

Strong background in factory sourcing, quality systems, and international logistics

Expert negotiator with a track record of securing favorable long‑term supplier agreements

Demonstrated experience managing supply chain risk, redundancy, and continuity planning

Ability to travel internationally as required

Strong professional references required

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer sponsorship (US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or other valid work authorization)

Preferred Attributes

Experience working directly with overseas factories and on‑site teams

Familiarity with U.S. commercial construction supply chains

Experience with flooring, cabinets, countertops, materials & installation requirements

Strong financial acumen and understanding of landed cost modeling

High integrity, cultural intelligence, and a relationship‑driven leadership style

Why Join Us

High‑level impact on a global sourcing platform

Opportunity to grow the business and build on existing resilient, best‑in‑class procurement operations

Direct influence on product quality, margin performance, and supply continuity

Collaborative leadership team with long‑term growth vision

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