What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Purchasing position at Cincinnati Incorporated?
Director of Purchasing (Job ID: 1205).
Cincinnati Incorporated is a privately owned industrial machine manufacturer that has been a staple in the fabrication industry since the late 1890s. We pride ourselves on a hard day’s work and quality. Our employees have shaped the reputation and culture at CI with their uncompromising integrity, focus, and innovation. The icing on top of the cake: we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Are you ready for your career at CI?
Position Summary and Purpose: The Director of Purchasing is responsible for developing and executing strategic
procurement initiatives to optimize cost, quality, and efficiency across the supply chain. This role leads the purchasing team in sourcing, vendor management, contract negotiations, and procurement planning to ensure seamless operations and alignment
with company goals. The Director will collaborate closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and other key stakeholders to drive data-driven purchasing decisions that enhance productivity and profitability.
procurement initiatives to optimize cost, quality, and efficiency across the supply chain. This role leads the purchasing team in sourcing, vendor management, contract negotiations, and procurement planning to ensure seamless operations and alignment
with company goals. The Director will collaborate closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and other key stakeholders to drive data-driven purchasing decisions that enhance productivity and profitability.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Strategic Sourcing & Procurement: Develop and implement purchasing strategies that align with business objectives, ensuring cost savings, quality improvement, and risk mitigation.
- Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with key suppliers, negotiating contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms and ensure supplier performance meets company standards.
- Cost Optimization: Analyze procurement data and market trends to identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements while maintaining quality and service levels.
- Operational Excellence: Lead initiatives to improve purchasing processes, standardize procurement policies, and enhance purchasing systems to streamline operations and ensure compliance.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to forecast demand, manage inventory levels, and support production planning.
- Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and mentor a high-performing purchasing team, fostering a results-oriented and data-driven culture.
- Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements, company policies, and industry best practices related to
procurement and supplier management. - Continuous Improvement: Utilize Lean and Six Sigma principles to drive process improvements in purchasing, supplier management, and cost control.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
- Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), or similar certification is preferred.
- 7 years of procurement and supply chain experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record of achieving cost savings and supplier performance improvements.
- Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
- Data-driven mindset with proficiency in procurement analytics, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong leadership and team development skills, with the ability to drive performance and accountability.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to effectively collaborate across departments and with external suppliers.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical demands: Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Work environment: Office environment with occasional visits to supplier locations and operational sites.The employee is occasionally exposed to non-air-conditioned temperatures in the manufacturing area, and occasionally moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can be loud at times when in the manufacturing facility. Occasional Travel (<15%).
EOE including Disabilities/Vets
**This role does not offer sponsorship employment benefits and being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. You must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or recent lawful permanent resident to apply.
Some more amazing benefits offered by Cincinnati Incorporated:
✓ Paid Vacations
✓ Paid Holiday and Personal Days
✓ Medical Insurance (including HSA)
✓ Dental Insurance
✓ Vision Insurance
✓ Accident Insurance
✓ Life Insurance: AD&D
✓ Disability Insurance
✓ Generous 401K Employer Match
✓ Flexible Spending Account
✓ Tuition Reimbursement
✓ Employee Assistance Program
✓ Parental Leave
✓ Bonus Incentive Program
