Director of Procurement

Legend Brands, an industry leader and long standing, stable company, combines over 185 years of experience in providing equipment, accessories and chemicals for professional cleaning, facility maintenance, portable environmental control, fire remediation and water damage restoration.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Director of Procurement is responsible for developing and executing purchasing strategies, leading the team in managing vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the company acquires necessary goods and services at the best possible price by analyzing market trends, mitigating risks, and collaborating with stakeholders, requiring strong leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills. 

Supervision Responsibility

Global Strategic Sourcing Buyer, Strategic Buyer, and Buyers.

Essential Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The list below is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing, nor does it constitute an employment agreement, and the duties may change at any time.

Management

• Assist in targeting and establishing departmental goals, utilizing a philosophy of a continuous improvement
• Identify, and where appropriate, develop alternative sourcing strategies including off-shore and on-shore sources of supply.
• Lead cost reduction and transition activities.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, maintaining high levels of personal contact with these organizations.
• Assist in the development and implementation of policy and procedures for the department.
• Assist in the selection and training of departmental staff, including regular performance reviews.
• Plan and assist in the departmental budgeting process including operational expenses, headcount, and capital expenses.
• Build a collaborative culture within the company and Purchasing Department.
• Strategic planning and execution of procuring materials and all other related components for Legend Brands’ companies.
• Supervise purchasing staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Purchasing

• When needed, negotiate and monitor formal supplier agreements and other purchase and supply contracts.
• Leverage corporate wide spending to support “lowest cost of ownership and highest value” by reviewing and analyzing company procurement practices, developing suppliers, and working collaboratively with other departments in the company.
• Train and coach purchasing department in new systems, practices, and approaches to procurement.
• Work in cooperation with the Engineering, Product Development, Manufacturing and QA Departments to develop a robust supply chain for new and existing products.
• Conduct formal requests for quote, tabulate, review and compare bids with specifications to verify conformance; consider the quality of items, services and abilities of the supplier in terms of company needs.
• Evaluate, monitor, select and revise the supplier base based on price, quality, service/support, warranty, and reliability.
• Develop monthly reports and measures on purchasing activities.

Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, certification and/or licensure required. An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered.

Education and Experience  

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Engineering or related field preferred.
• 10 years of procurement, supply chain or related experience required.
• Previous experience in overseas procurement supply chain management preferred. 
• Prior experience with vendor negotiation and managing complex supplier relationships in a regulated environment, strongly preferred. 
• Knowledge of contract management and legal compliance (e.g pricing agreements, terms of service), preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems required.

Certifications

• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) preferred.

Employment Standards

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities (KSA’s) required.

• Knowledge of procurement laws, regulations and policies.
• Working knowledge of procurement methods, terminology, and procedures including contracts, blanket purchase orders, forecasting, consignments, and competitive bids
• Skill in negotiating commodity and service specifications and contracts. 
• Skill in resolving commodity and service specification and contract disputes. 
• Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of others.
• Ability to locate sources of supply and to obtain competitive bids. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors and contractors, employees and managers.
• Ability to prepare technical contracting and purchasing documents and managerial reports.
• Ability to manage concurrent projects.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.

Hiring Range

Between $120K - $137K annually

Benefits

Legend Brands offers an excellent benefits package with comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, leaves of absence, 10 paid holidays, generous paid time off, employer matching 401k PLUS a company-sponsored pension, and more!  

 Additional Considerations

• Legend Brands is an equal opportunity employer that considers all applicants without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
• Candidates must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S., as we are not currently sponsoring or taking over sponsorship of employment Visa's
• All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory pre-employment drug test and background screening.
• Accepting applications through August 31, 2025. Applications will be reviewed as received and on-going interviews will be conducted as necessary.