Director of Procurement
10+ years
Muscle Shoals, AL
Full-time
Hybrid
1 month ago
About the role
Director of Procurement
Altius is a manufacturing and supply chain company built for customers who care about execution. We source, manufacture, and deliver engineered fasteners, fabricated components, machined parts, and Class C supply programs for OEMs across HVAC, automotive, elevator, and industrial markets. Our operations include U.S.-based manufacturing, global sourcing, VMI, kitting, and 3PL services — all focused on reliability, speed, and cost control.
About the Role:
We’re seeking a sharp, motivated professional with 5–10 years of procurement experience in manufacturing or OEM supply. You’ll bring proven expertise in vendor development, strategic sourcing, and cost analysis, along with a growth-oriented mindset and the ability to translate data into decisive action.
This role reports directly to the president and offers hybrid flexibility based in Muscle Shoals, AL. You’ll lead a team of procurement, sourcing, and material planning professionals dedicated to supplier performance, cost savings, inventory management, and long-term supply stability.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Procurement Leadership
Supplier Development & Sourcing Strategy
Data-Driven Procurement Management
Team Leadership & Talent Development
What You Bring
Altius is a manufacturing and supply chain company built for customers who care about execution. We source, manufacture, and deliver engineered fasteners, fabricated components, machined parts, and Class C supply programs for OEMs across HVAC, automotive, elevator, and industrial markets. Our operations include U.S.-based manufacturing, global sourcing, VMI, kitting, and 3PL services — all focused on reliability, speed, and cost control.
About the Role:
We’re seeking a sharp, motivated professional with 5–10 years of procurement experience in manufacturing or OEM supply. You’ll bring proven expertise in vendor development, strategic sourcing, and cost analysis, along with a growth-oriented mindset and the ability to translate data into decisive action.
This role reports directly to the president and offers hybrid flexibility based in Muscle Shoals, AL. You’ll lead a team of procurement, sourcing, and material planning professionals dedicated to supplier performance, cost savings, inventory management, and long-term supply stability.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Procurement Leadership
- Own the procurement strategy for direct materials
- Align sourcing practices with corporate goals and operational needs
- Analyze markets, cost drivers, and supplier capabilities to support strategic objectives
Supplier Development & Sourcing Strategy
- Build, maintain, and expand high-performing supplier partnerships
- Negotiate long-term supply agreements focused on cost, quality, and delivery
- Identify and onboard competitive suppliers, including in low-cost regions
- Apply total cost of ownership and risk analysis to vendor selection
Data-Driven Procurement Management
- Leverage ERP and analytics tools to monitor procurement KPIs and supplier performance
- Build reporting dashboards that highlight savings, inventory targets, efficiency, and risk mitigation opportunities
- Ensure procurement decisions are supported by actionable data insights
Team Leadership & Talent Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team
- Set clear KPIs, accountability, and development paths
- Cultivate a culture of solutions, execution, and continuous improvement
What You Bring
- 5–10 years of procurement experience in a manufacturing or OEM supplier environment
- Strong background in direct materials sourcing— fasteners and Class C components experience a plus
- Expertise in vendor development, negotiation, and cost analysis
- Strong analytical and ERP skills, with ability to translate data into strategy
- Growth-oriented leadership style: detail-focused yet strategic
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
- CPM, CPSM, or equivalent procurement certification preferred
- Willingness to travel up to 20% (domestic/international)
Skills
Machinery Manufacturing