Director, Corporate Procurement

Basic Function

Responsible for leading OCC’s corporate procurement and strategic sourcing functions across all company locations. Develops and executes sourcing strategies that strengthen supplier partnerships, reduce supply chain risk and improve cost competitiveness. Leads procurement personnel while collaborating with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Product Management and Finance to ensure suppliers support current production needs, new product introductions and long-term business growth.

• Develop and execute corporate sourcing strategies.
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes for assigned categories (e.g., IT, facilities, raw materials, MRO, services).
• Lead supplier selection and qualification activities.
• Source and evaluate suppliers to ensure high quality, timely delivery, and competitive pricing. Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers to maximize value.
• Conduct supplier business reviews.
• Develop alternate sourcing strategies.
• Draft, review, and manage purchase orders, contracts, and service agreements.
• Work with internal departments to forecast demand and align procurement strategy with business goals.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and relevant regulations.
• Analyze market trends to identify new sourcing opportunities or risks.
• Participate in cost‑saving and process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records in procurement systems (e.g., ERP software).

• Reduce supply chain disruptions.
• Partner with Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing and Quality to support new product introduction (NPI) and new product qualification.
• Identify and qualify suppliers capable of meeting new product specification.
• Coordinate supplier qualification activities.
• Support prototype and pilot production.
• Ensure suppliers meet all quality and regulatory requirements before production release.

• Maintain compliance with SOX, ISO, customer requirements and applicable regulatory standards.
• Ensure supplier compliance.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Maintain procurement documentation.
• Develop procurement policies and procedures.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company authority levels.
• Manage potential supply chain risk to OCC: supply continuity planning, oversight of sole‑source situations, tariff impacts, business continuity.

• Provide leadership coaching and performance management for procurement personnel located at all three facilities.
• Standardize procurement processes, procedures and best practices across all locations.
• Develop department goals, KPIs and procurement metrics.
• Identify talent development opportunities and succession planning.
• Foster collaboration among procurement personnel at each location.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to include engineering, product management, manufacturing, quality, planning, sales and finance.

• Managerial:
  Provides strategic and operational leadership for procurement personnel across multiple manufacturing locations. Responsible for developing procurement strategy, departmental budgets, supplier relationships, compliance programs, and continuous improvement activities.
• Communication:
  Communicates with fellow managers and leaders in other departments to understand procurement needs and expectations across all three locations.
• Confidentiality:
  High level of confidentiality required regarding corporate initiatives, customer matters and employee issues.
• Financial:
  Operates and manages a fiscally responsible team and maintains reasonable expenses; evaluates potential returns on investment before committing to purchases. Responds to the Finance team’s request for information in a timely and accurate manner.
• Judgment:
  Errors can impact the efficiency of on‑time orders, general quality and employee morale.
• Compliance:
  Responsible for SOX and ISO compliance as it pertains to the team’s work processes; understands, follows and administers corporate policies. Compliant with operational…