Director, Purchasing NA

Senior Director, Purchasing North America Reports to: President, Closures North America, the Group Purchasing Vice‑President and sits on both sector Leadership Teams. Coordinates with the Global Purchasing Head of Pharma to support Pharma segment needs within NAM and actively participates in the Global Aptar Purchasing Committee. Location: Flexible – preferred to be near an Aptar NA site (eligible for international relocation). Aptar values diversity and inclusion and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Responsibilities Liaise with Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing to ensure alignment of activities and objectives. Develop and manage vendor relationships. Identify cost improvement opportunities and drive implementation. Support onboarding of supplier innovation capabilities within the region. Ensure suppliers execute continuous improvement (CI) projects. Ensure compliance with all rules and regulations. Analyze market trends, recommend sourcing strategies, and anticipate changes in availability and cost. Establish regional, category, and site metrics; coordinate reporting to NAM management. Work closely with the worldwide purchasing group and other regional leaders to develop and implement global purchasing strategies. Develop overall purchasing strategy for NAM, including market analysis, supplier selection, development, and contract negotiation. Identify and address current and potential long‑term supply risks; develop mitigation plans. Actively engage in hiring top talent for Sites and Project & Innovation Purchasing. Core Competencies Displays outstanding drive and resiliency. Manages under pressure. Makes balanced decisions (cost, risk, short‑term vs. long‑term impact) to achieve optimal outcomes. Relationship Management International experience through relocation or leadership of multicultural teams. Effective work in a diverse environment and adaptability. Capability to create internal networks. Qualifications Education : Master’s degree in business, engineering, or equivalent. At least 15 years of professional experience, preferably in the industrial sector with strong purchasing knowledge. Demonstrated leadership managing diverse teams across multiple geographies. Strong strategic thinking and collaborative skills; ability to foster innovation and teamwork. Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and professional development. Opportunities for significant professional growth and leadership. Benefits Competitive base salary and performance‑based bonus plan. 401(k) & retirement savings plan with employer contributions. Health, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, and wellness plan. Generous paid maternity/paternity leave. Innovative benefits plan including flexible spending accounts, EAP, and education assistance. Aptar is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. Salary Range In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $200,000 – $275,000. Final offer may vary based on experience and geographic location. #J-18808-Ljbffr