Assistant Director, Purchasing

Position Overview

The Assistant Director of Purchasing reports to the Director of Purchasing and is responsible for daily leadership, coordination, and performance of the Purchasing organization. The role provides direct leadership to Purchasing Managers and Strategic Sourcing Managers, ensures effective execution of procurement, sourcing, supplier performance, and material delivery activities, and supports strategic sourcing initiatives and process improvements across Engineering, Product Management, Planning, Manufacturing, Project Management, Operations, and Finance.

• Provide direct supervision of Purchasing Managers and Strategic Sourcing Managers.
• Translate purchasing strategies and organizational objectives into actionable department plans.
• Monitor and drive departmental performance against procurement, supplier, delivery, inventory, and operational KPIs.
• Ensure alignment between Buyer and Expediting teams to support manufacturing schedules and customer commitments.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives including supplier selection, qualification, development, and risk mitigation activities.
• Escalate and resolve critical supplier, delivery, quality, and commercial issues.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to establish priorities and resolve material constraints.
• Champion ERP/MRP utilization, data integrity, reporting accuracy, and system improvements.
• Develop and maintain purchasing policies, procedures, standard work, and training programs.
• Support budget planning, cost reduction initiatives, and total cost of ownership objectives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and ISO requirements.
• Serve as acting department leader in the absence of the Director.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by TAS.

• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Advanced knowledge of procurement, sourcing, supply chain, and materials management principles.
• Deep understanding of supplier relationship management and strategic sourcing.
• Comprehensive ERP/MRP systems knowledge and data analysis capabilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong decision‑making, problem‑solving, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Change management and continuous improvement leadership.
• Business acumen and operational planning capabilities.
• Ability to drive accountability and results through subordinate leaders.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university. Extensive relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• 7 years working in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain.
• 5 years managing and developing teams.
• Hands‑on experience in engineer‑to‑order and make‑to‑order manufacturing.

• 7+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain.
• 5+ years of direct people leadership across purchasing or manufacturing teams.
• Experience in Lean principles, ISO‑regulated environments, and strategic sourcing.
• Professional certification (APICS, CPSM, or CPM) preferred.

Position is at least 80% to 95% at a desk working with a computer. The incumbent must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Other physical activities include use of fingers, sitting, stooping, bending, crouching, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions.

Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision necessary to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal, and conduct extensive reading.

TAS Energy Inc. guarantees equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.