Director of Purchasing - OPEX Corporation : Job Details

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$160,000.00/yr - $190,000.00/yr

Director of Purchasing

Position Summary

OPEX Corporation is currently looking for a Director of Purchasing who will be a strategic leader responsible for developing and executing the company's procurement vision to ensure cost-effective, timely, and high-quality sourcing of goods and services. This role will oversee all purchasing activities, supplier negotiations, and contract management, while fostering strong cross-functional collaboration across operations, finance, legal, and product teams. The Director will play a pivotal role in driving operational efficiency, mitigating supply chain risk, and contributing to the organization's long-term growth through sustainable and scalable procurement practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing purchasing team
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with business goals
• Partner with engineering and R&D to source components critical to automation systems, robotics, and precision assemblies.
• Lead sourcing strategies for electronic, electromechanical, and automation-specific parts
• Manage supplier selection, evaluation, and performance tracking
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and supply chain efficiencies
• Negotiate and manage long-term contracts with key suppliers
• Maintain ERP systems and ensure data integrity
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, R&D, and Legal
• Monitor market trends and risk factors impacting material availability and cost

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills
• Proficiency with procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
• Some light travel to suppliers and other OPEX business sites will be required

Preferred:

• MBA or CPSM/CPM certification
• Experience in manufacturing, technology, or distribution industries
• Familiarity with sustainable procurement and global sourcing strategies
• Will be working in a manufacturing/warehouse/office environment
• Most work will be performed in a cube/office environment but will be required to travel throughout the manufacturing facility as required

Company Overview

OPEX Corporation is a recognized global technology leader in high-speed mailroom automation, document imaging, and warehouse automation. Since 1973, OPEX systems have provided performance enhancing workflow solutions and cost-effective results to thousands of organizations around the world.

From its humble beginnings in a leased warehouse in southern New Jersey, OPEX's global workforce now has over 1,600 employees. OPEX features more than 700,000 square feet of engineering, manufacturing, warehouse, product assembly and office space. OPEX offices are located in Moorestown, NJ and Plano, TX as well as the U.K., France, Germany and Australia.

Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Full medical, dental and vision with low employee contribution rates
• Paid holidays and PTO allowance
• 401k with matching and profit sharing
• Basic life insurance, short term and long-term disability
• On-site fitness facility

OPEX Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and protected veteran status.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelDirector

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionPurchasing
• IndustriesAutomation Machinery Manufacturing

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