Director of Purchasing

location_onGreensboro, North CarolinaacutePermanentDirector of Purchasing | Consumer Products Manufacturing | $120K–$150K+I'm partnering with a growing consumer products manufacturer to identify a Director of Purchasing who can drive sourcing excellence, strengthen supplier partnerships, and deliver meaningful cost savings across a diverse product portfolio.This is a high-impact leadership role reporting directly to the VP of Purchasing and leading a team responsible for sourcing raw materials and ingredients supporting hundreds of products. The ideal candidate brings deep purchasing expertise from food, beauty, personal care, or cosmetics consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturing environments.Compensation$160,000–$180,000 target salaryFlexibility for exceptional candidatesRelocation assistance availableNo travel requiredWhat You'll DoLead a team of purchasing professionals responsible for global sourcing and procurement activitiesDevelop and execute sourcing strategies for raw materials, ingredients, and packaging componentsDrive supplier negotiations, cost-reduction initiatives, and procurement efficienciesManage relationships with domestic and international suppliers, including significant sourcing activity throughout AsiaOversee purchasing support for a portfolio of 600+ consumer productsPartner with executive leadership to improve operational performance and supply continuityEstablish stronger processes, accountability, and purchasing best practices across the organizationWhat We're Looking ForLeadership experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or supply chain managementProven track record sourcing raw materials and ingredients within consumer product manufacturingExperience in food, beauty, cosmetics, personal care, skincare, health & wellness, or related CPG manufacturing environmentsHistory of delivering measurable cost savings and supplier performance improvementsStrong vendor negotiation and strategic sourcing expertiseExperience managing purchasing teams and global supplier networksMandarin language skills are a plusDegree not required for candidates with relevant experienceWhy Consider This Opportunity?Executive-facing position with direct exposure to the VP, CEO, and senior leadership teamOpportunity to rebuild and elevate a critical function that has operated without dedicated leadership for several yearsSignificant influence over purchasing strategy, supplier performance, and cost managementIdeal for a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced consumer goods manufacturing environmentsPay Details: $160,000.00 to $200,000.00 per yearSearch managed by: Jessica Young Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledMilitary connected talent encouraged to applyTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:The California Fair Chance ActLos Angeles City Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for EmployersSan Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceMassachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.