Director of Procurement

Unified Talent Group • Full-time • Dayton Metropolitan Area, US • 3w ago

Unified Talent Group is seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Procurement to lead all core functions that keep operations running, including purchasing, planning, logistics, warehousing, inventory control, and scheduling. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who thrives on building strong teams, optimizing processes, and driving performance across the entire supply chain.

If you are energized by solving complex problems, improving operational flow, and influencing long-term strategy, this opportunity will allow you to make a meaningful impact.

💼 What You Will Get

Strategic Ownership: Lead all end-to-end supply chain functions from incoming orders to product shipment.
Executive Visibility: Work directly with senior leadership and cross-functional partners.
Impact and Autonomy: Strengthen capacity planning, inventory performance, and on-time delivery.
A Strong Team: Manage professionals across purchasing, scheduling, customer service, warehousing, and inventory control.
Opportunities to Grow: Contribute to long-term planning, continuous improvement, and major operational initiatives.

🌟 What You Will Do

Direct purchasing, material planning, warehousing, logistics, and inventory operations.
Develop and communicate plant capacity status to support scheduling and production.
Improve inventory accuracy, reduce waste, and enhance financial performance.
Build and oversee a cycle counting program that ensures accurate material records.
Mentor and develop your team while setting clear expectations and driving accountability.
Collaborate with internal teams to improve schedule attainment, on-time delivery, and key performance metrics.
Support quality and engineering teams with corrective actions and supplier-related investigations.
Participate in strategic projects, planning efforts, and process improvement initiatives.
Stay informed on market trends, sourcing approaches, and regulatory requirements.

🧠 What You Will Bring

Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of relevant leadership experience.
APICS or similar certification is a plus.
Strong background in supply chain, inventory management, ERP or MRP systems, and capacity planning.
Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage shifting priorities.
Experience with ISO, TS, or similar quality systems.