Procurement Director

Accountants One has  a company that we have worked with over the past decade.  The company is very stable and has been in business for over 50 years. They have hired their entire accounting department through us.  This is a private company that has 30+ employees. 

A growing Newnan-based wholesale distributor serving customers throughout North America is seeking a Procurement Director to lead strategic sourcing and purchasing initiatives, strengthen supplier partnerships, and optimize the supply chain to support continued growth and operational excellence.

The Procurement Director is a senior leader responsible for overseeing the organization's strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, purchasing operations, and inventory procurement. This role manages the entire procurement lifecycle to ensure a reliable supply of products, reduce costs, mitigate supply chain risks, and drive continuous process improvements while collaborating with executive leadership, sales, and operations.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Lead vendor selection, contract negotiations, and supplier relationship management.
• Manage purchasing activities to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of inventory and supplies.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with operations to optimize inventory planning and replenishment.
• Analyze market trends, commodity pricing, and supply chain risks to support purchasing decisions.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and service standards.
• Evaluate supplier performance through key performance indicators and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop procurement policies, procedures, and best practices to improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with finance on budgeting, forecasting, and inventory valuation.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, and applicable regulations.
• Prepare reports and present procurement metrics, supplier performance, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Purchasing, Operations Management, or a related field required.
• 8+ years of progressive procurement, purchasing, or strategic sourcing experience, including leadership responsibility.
• Experience leading vendor negotiations, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
• Strong background in inventory planning, purchasing, and supply chain management.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives that reduce costs and improve supplier performance.
• Experience analyzing commodity pricing, market trends, and supply chain risks.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing procurement teams.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and cost-saving initiatives.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to executive leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced distribution or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in wholesale distribution, industrial products, automotive, or manufacturing environments preferred.

Send resumes cindycannon@accountantsone.com