Director of Procurement

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Procurement
Location: Muscle Shoals, AL (Hybrid considered)
Department: Procurement
Reports To: President
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Type: Full-time

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)

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.

Company Description

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.