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Procurement Director
The Champion GSE —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
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- 5 years
- Engineering
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Equipment Maintenance & Fabrication Technician
TechR2 —Pataskala, OH
- From $28 an hour
- Full-time
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- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
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EDISON WELDING INSTITUTE INC —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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Warehouse - Material Handler
EFCO Forming & Shoring Solutions —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Basic math
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Quality Control Technician
Action Group LLC —Blacklick, OH
- $24 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Word processing
- 11+ years
- High school diploma or GED
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Plant Manager
Mauser Packaging Solutions —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Engineering
- Senior level
Machine Operator
S & G Manufacturing Group —Hilliard, OH
- Full-time
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Account Executive
Bloom Energy —Columbus, OH
- $134,500 - $193,500 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
PRESS BRAKE OPERATOR
Ohio Laser, Inc. —Plain City, OH
- $20 - $24 an hour
- 5 years
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
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Research Engineer
Allied Mineral Products Holding, Inc. —Columbus, OH
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- 5 years
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
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Engineer: Mechanical
Dwyer Instruments Inc —Sunbury, OH
- $70,000 - $95,000 a year
- Laboratory experience
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
Technical Machine Operator - Mine Mesh
ITC Manufacturing —Columbus, OH
- $21 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Sr Tooling Engineer
Magna International —Lancaster, OH
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Team management
- Travel
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Procurement Director

The Champion GSE
Columbus, OH

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Job Details

Full-time
8 days ago

Benefits

Paid parental leave
401(k) 3% Match
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Succession planning
Stakeholder engagement
Operations management
Talent management
English
Managing procurement teams
Managing supply chain management teams
Manufacturing facility experience
Team development
Contracts
Negotiating purchasing contracts
Manufacturing
Manufacturing company experience
Mechanical knowledge
Stakeholder relationship building
Stakeholder management

Full Job Description

Position Overview

The Procurement Director plays a pivotal role in leading the procurement function and serves as an integral member of the Site Leader’s management team. This is a hands-on leadership role, not a desk-only management position. The successful candidate will be actively involved in day-to-day purchasing activities, supplier management, issue resolution, and continuous improvement across the manufacturing site. This position carries full responsibility for establishing, leading, and developing the site purchasing team, with a strong focus on engineering cost optimization. In addition, the Procurement Director is responsible for ensuring a dependable supply chain, maintaining strict cost controls, and driving operational excellence. All of these efforts are aimed at improving overall plant performance and creating a seamless, efficient purchasing operation aligned with the company’s strategic goals. The right person will be willing to get involved on the shop floor, work closely with operations, and help solve problems directly.

The role manages a team of 4 to 8 buyers and purchasing professionals and oversees a growing annual purchasing spend of approximately $20M. The Purchasing Director is a key contributor to production continuity, cost competitiveness, and supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities

People Leadership & Team Development (Core Responsibility)

Recruit, hire, onboard, and develop purchasing team members to meet current and future site needs.
Set clear objectives, KPIs, and performance expectations aligned with site goals and USA purchasing strategy.
Lead regular performance reviews, coaching sessions, and individual development plans.
Build and maintain succession plans to ensure continuity and capability within the purchasing organization.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.
Act as a visible leader on the shop floor and a trusted business partner to the Site Leadership Team.

Purchasing Operations & Strategic Sourcing

Lead all day‑to‑day purchasing activities supporting manufacturing and on‑time delivery.
Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans aligned with site requirements and USA purchasing objectives.
Identify, qualify, audit, and develop suppliers to ensure competitiveness, quality, and capacity.
Negotiate and implement long‑term supply agreements (LTAs) and framework contracts.

Purchased Categories

Raw materials (steel, aluminum, and other metals)
Laser cutting, fabrication, welding, and metal forming services
Machining and industrial subcontracting
Commercial off‑the‑shelf components and standard parts
Recurring production and project‑based procurement

Cost, Negotiation & Supplier Performance

Lead supplier negotiations for recurring production and new programs.
Drive cost reduction, productivity, and value‑engineering initiatives.
Monitor supplier KPIs (cost, quality, delivery, responsiveness, capacity).
Proactively manage supply risks and implement mitigation and dual‑sourcing strategies.

Cross‑Functional & US Purchasing Collaboration

Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, and Finance at the site level.
Partner with the USA Purchasing Director to deploy purchasing policies, tools, and best practices.
Contribute to US‑level sourcing initiatives and continuous improvement programs.

Required Qualifications

Experience & Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial engineering, or equivalent engineering knowledge acquired through on-the-job experience.
10+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
5+ years of proven experience managing and developing purchasing teams.
Strong experience with direct materials, metals procurement, and industrial subcontracting.

Skills & Competencies

Strong people manager with experience in hiring, performance management, and succession planning.
Hands‑on, operational leadership style with strong plant presence.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Solid understanding of metal‑mechanical manufacturing processes.
Data‑driven, structured, and results‑oriented.
Comfortable operating in a matrix organization.

Additional Requirements

Fluent in English.
Ability to travel occasionally within the United States.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary based on experience
Performance‑based bonus
Comprehensive benefits package

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) 3% Match
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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