Director of Purchasing

About the company

Brio Water Technology, a Home Organizers, Inc. company, is a market leading water products brand that has helped millions stay hydrated through its unique and innovative product line. We offer full home water solutions designed to elevate the way people hydrate, combining sophisticated technology with modern, top tier design to deliver exceptional performance, customer satisfaction, and enhanced functionality.

About the role

The Director of Purchasing is a senior leadership role responsible for developing and executing the organization's procurement strategy, managing supplier relationships, and overseeing the end-to-end purchasing function. This individual will drive cost savings, source new suppliers,  ensure supply chain continuity, and align purchasing activities with broader organizational goals. The Director of Purchasing leads a team of procurement professionals and collaborates cross-functionally with Product Development, Finance, Warehousing, and other departments.

What you'll do

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with organizational objectives and financial targets.
• Establish and continuously improve purchasing policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Partner with executive leadership to support long-range planning, budgeting, and capital expenditure decisions.
• Drive innovation in procurement processes through technology, automation, and data analytics.

Supplier & Vendor Management

• Identify, evaluate, and manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Negotiate and administer contracts, pricing agreements, and master service agreements with key vendors.
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and develop scorecards to track KPIs.
• Mitigate supply chain risk through supplier diversification, contingency planning, and risk assessments.

Cost Management & Financial Oversight

• Lead cost reduction initiatives and track savings against established targets.
• Oversee the annual purchasing budget and provide regular reporting to senior leadership.
• Analyze spend data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for consolidation or savings.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with financial controls and audit requirements.
• Develop key metrics to rescue expenses and improve effectiveness

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (required).
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• CPSM, CPM, or CSCP certification is a plus.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive purchasing/procurement experience.
• At least 5 years in a managerial or director-level role with direct team oversight.
• Demonstrated success negotiating high-value contracts and managing complex supplier relationships.
• Experience importing product from Asia and other parts of the world.
• Experience in the water industry is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen with experience in spend analysis and budgeting.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Sage, NetSuite, etc.) and procurement platforms.
• Proven ability to lead organizational change and drive continuous improvement.
• High integrity, with a commitment to ethical sourcing and compliance.  
• Mandarin proficiency is preferred.

Benefits / Perks

We believe in recognizing and rewarding our employees for a job well done. We offer growth potential for motivated individuals, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• and More!