Director, Purchasing NA

Senior Director, Purchasing North America Reports to: President, Closures North America and/or the President Beauty NAM, as well as to the Group Purchasing Vice‑President. S/he coordinates with the Global Purchasing Head of Pharma to support addressing Pharma segment needs within NAM. As a member of the Global Aptar Purchasing Committee, s/he actively participates in developing Aptar worldwide purchasing strategies and governance. The position works across all NAM locations to oversee the purchasing organization and ensure high levels of service and satisfaction, considering cost, quality, and production constraints. This is a pivotal position that will shape the purchasing landscape for the region, and will be instrumental in building a leading‑edge purchasing organization, establishing it as a high value‑added function within the region and the Group. We value diversity and inclusion in our leadership and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This position is eligible for international relocation.

Responsibilities

Liaise with other functional areas such as 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 their geography

Identify and implement vendor solutions, ensuring suppliers’ CI project execution

Ensure compliance with 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 Aptar's 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 and development, and contract negotiation

Identify and address current and potential long‑term supply risks; develop mitigation plans

Actively engage in hiring top talent to fill open positions in Sites and Project & Innovation Purchasing

Executing for Results

Displays outstanding drive and resiliency.

Is used to manage under pressure.

Makes decisions that balance a variety of factors (e.g., cost, risk, short-term vs long-term impact) to achieve an optimal outcome.

Building Relationships and using Influence

International experience acquired either through relocation or through leadership of multi cultural teams;

Ability to work effectively in a diverse environment and to adapt when necessary.

Is capable of creating networks internally.

Education

Required: Master’s degree in business, engineering, or equivalent

Experience & Skills

At least 15 years of professional experience, preferably in industrial sector and with strong knowledge of Purchasing

Demonstrated leadership and experience 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

This role offers significant opportunities for professional growth and leadership. The Vice President will work closely with cross‑functional teams, fostering innovation and collaboration.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $200,000 – $275,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Aptar also offers a variety of benefits, including health, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) match and employer retirement savings contribution, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, company‑paid holidays, and more. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on location, pay class, or other factors.

Aptar is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.

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