Director​/of Purchasing

As part of an international mid‑sized corporation with ambitious growth plans, an innovative mindset and high customer focus, NDS is looking for highly motivated and team‑oriented individuals with eagerness to join our journey from good to great.

• Lead the Purchasing organization for Global NDS Group Operations
• Develop & Govern sustainable processes to assure purchased goods have lowest market prices while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
• Provide commodity intelligence and develop both long‑ and short‑term strategies within each commodity.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with other functions across the companyli>
• Align and execute according to company objectives in the area of procurement.

• Develop a world‑class purchasing organization by investing in talent, processes & systems.
• Define and implement sourcing and purchasing strategies aligned with company goals for cost, quality and delivery.
• Manage Global Water Suppliers.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage key suppliers to ensure performance, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives (Global Excellence) through strategic sourcing, process improvement, and value engineering.
• Monitor market trends, pricing, and material availability to mitigate risks.
• Build/develop team with category‑specific expertise.
• Maintain contingency planning program. The program must conduct risk assessments, then design and manage adequate measures to address supply and price risk for all commodities.
• Deliver bottom‑line business results for Global Water business.
• Develop and drive cross‑regional optimization and standardization of processes.
• Implement best practices, digital tools, and standardized procedures across the purchasing organization.

• 10+ years professional experience in global commodity management and strategic sourcing.
• Experienced in team management and senior leadership reporting.
• Strong technical and commercial understanding of the product category.
• Deep understanding of commodity cost drivers and market information analysis skills.
• Willingness to travel (30%).
• Strong communication and facilitation skills / stakeholder management.
• Execution focus.
• Experience working in matrix organizations.
• Understanding of leading cross‑functional complex projects.
• Strong internal and external customer centricity.
• Experience in OZ Principle and managing by OKR preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field required.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role managing a global or multi‑site procurement team.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments (preferably automotive, plastics, or components).

• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
• Expertise in category management, cost modeling, and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, D365, Syspro or similar).
• Understanding of compliance and ethical sourcing standards, including FCPA and supplier code of conduct.
• Proficiency in data analytics and KPI tracking to measure supplier performance and purchasing effectiveness.

• Strategic thinker with ability to align purchasing strategy to business goals.
• Strong influencing and collaboration skills across global functions (operations, finance, engineering, etc.).
• Proven ability to develop talent, foster accountability, and build high‑performing teams.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrates integrity, financial discipline, and results orientation.

NDS, a proud member of NORMA Group, is a market leader for solutions in Storm Water Management, Efficient Landscape Irrigation, and Flow Management for residential and commercial markets. Enjoy Speed. Adapt Fast. Don’t’ hesitate – take action, apply today and join our team!