Procurement Director Jobs in Ohio
Procurement Director jobs in Ohio draw consistent demand across manufacturing, healthcare, defense contracting, and public-sector organizations, with openings at every level from newly promoted managers stepping into their first director role through seasoned executives overseeing enterprise-wide supply chains. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor the hiring market, and established employers such as Nationwide, Procter and Gamble, and the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center maintain ongoing procurement leadership needs. The most sought-after specialties include strategic sourcing, supplier diversity, and indirect spend management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Summary
The Senior Director of Procurement is responsible for approximately $200M spend associated with food ingredients. This position will work closely with plant leadership, Transportation, Finance, Quality, and Regulatory to reduce costs and source quality products.
This position will be experienced in procurement strategy and bring a level of business acumen within the organization. Responsibilities will also include the strategy, process and execution of gross margin expansion initiatives by way of Direct Material negotiated purchase price variance price/cost savings, negotiated payment terms and overall contract negotiation while meeting service objectives to ensure high performance on lead times, supplier quality and on-time delivery.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Strategically develop and implement category / supply chain strategies to deliver maximum value, leverage, and standardization.
- Build and Drive Supplier Relationship Management including QBR cadence, scale up opportunities, cost modeling
- Strong understanding of commodities and their impact on overall product margins
- Within the scope of the strategic sourcing process, drive cost out of the supply chain by managing the following: Category and negotiation strategies including Terms and Conditions, Supplier selection/de-selection, evaluation and rationalization of Supply chain solutions, including vendor managed inventory (VMI), supplier consignment, safety stock levels, etc.
- Employ total cost of ownership (TCO), “should be” costing, commodity benchmarking, and low-cost country sourcing methodologies to drive materials’ savings initiatives in line with gross margin plans and overall business objectives.
- Create 3 year pipeline of Strategic Savings projects
- Deliver year-over-year cost savings and productivity.
- Lead product development category strategies in line with corporate initiatives to improve supply chain efficiencies and reduce the total cost of supply chain management.
- Provide category support to New Product Teams as required to meet target costs and establish program cost models.
- Understand and pay attention to changing macro-economic, geo-political, supply/demand, and technology trends as potential influencers to commodity supply and cost.
- Develop ongoing planning to reflect changes in the supplier and industry landscape, matching the needs of the organization, and communicate this information on an ongoing basis.
- Negotiate and execute purchase orders or supplier contracts as needed to support critical business needs.
- Establish and maintain measurable key performance metrics for all levels of procurement activities to include but not limited to supplier performance, supplier quality, internal order placement performance, buyer activity levels, financial (AP) performance, and material shortage elimination.
- Manage material flow to ensure inventory is maintained at the optimum level to support on-time customer deliveries while keeping inventory levels at the appropriate levels.
- Manage all activities that develop relationships with suppliers.
- Develop an overall supplier base that creates and sustains a competitive advantage, via market exploitation, leveraging spend, and leveraging of technologies.
- Strategically develop and implement procurement strategy to reduce costs, create better payment terms, and create vendor reduction and standardization.
- Qualify new and existing vendors (which could be through RFPs) to assure competitive pricing, credit terms, and quality.
- Provide strategic and tactical leadership of direct material procurement through project coordination, effective negotiations, and procurement best practices.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Production/Operations Management, or Engineering or equivalent business experience.
- 7-10 years of progressive experience in Purchasing & Sourcing with extensive experience in fresh products and ingredients, preferably in a strategic setting in a mid-to-large size organization.
- SAP Knowledge and understanding of Operational reporting
- Solid track record meeting substantial material cost reduction targets
- ISM (A.P.P. C.P.M.) or APICS (CPIM, CIRM) certification preferred
- Proficiency in the MS Office Suite with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills required
- Ability to coordinate multiple group efforts within the company to achieve objectives.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, with an awareness of deadlines.
- Ability to identify processes needing improvement, and to recommend improvements.
- Excellent contract development and management skills.
- Excellent in negotiation, financial analysis, and project management.
- Functional understanding of both national and international law is it relates to country-of-origin, trade compliance, as well as sourcing with both corporate and social responsibility in mind.
Summary
The Senior Director of Procurement is responsible for approximately $200M spend associated with food ingredients. This position will work closely with plant leadership, Transportation, Finance, Quality, and Regulatory to reduce costs and source quality products.
This position will be experienced in procurement strategy and bring a level of business acumen within the organization. Responsibilities will also include the strategy, process and execution of gross margin expansion initiatives by way of Direct Material negotiated purchase price variance price/cost savings, negotiated payment terms and overall contract negotiation while meeting service objectives to ensure high performance on lead times, supplier quality and on-time delivery.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Strategically develop and implement category / supply chain strategies to deliver maximum value, leverage, and standardization.
- Build and Drive Supplier Relationship Management including QBR cadence, scale up opportunities, cost modeling
- Strong understanding of commodities and their impact on overall product margins
- Within the scope of the strategic sourcing process, drive cost out of the supply chain by managing the following: Category and negotiation strategies including Terms and Conditions, Supplier selection/de-selection, evaluation and rationalization of Supply chain solutions, including vendor managed inventory (VMI), supplier consignment, safety stock levels, etc.
- Employ total cost of ownership (TCO), “should be” costing, commodity benchmarking, and low-cost country sourcing methodologies to drive materials’ savings initiatives in line with gross margin plans and overall business objectives.
- Create 3 year pipeline of Strategic Savings projects
- Deliver year-over-year cost savings and productivity.
- Lead product development category strategies in line with corporate initiatives to improve supply chain efficiencies and reduce the total cost of supply chain management.
- Provide category support to New Product Teams as required to meet target costs and establish program cost models.
- Understand and pay attention to changing macro-economic, geo-political, supply/demand, and technology trends as potential influencers to commodity supply and cost.
- Develop ongoing planning to reflect changes in the supplier and industry landscape, matching the needs of the organization, and communicate this information on an ongoing basis.
- Negotiate and execute purchase orders or supplier contracts as needed to support critical business needs.
- Establish and maintain measurable key performance metrics for all levels of procurement activities to include but not limited to supplier performance, supplier quality, internal order placement performance, buyer activity levels, financial (AP) performance, and material shortage elimination.
- Manage material flow to ensure inventory is maintained at the optimum level to support on-time customer deliveries while keeping inventory levels at the appropriate levels.
- Manage all activities that develop relationships with suppliers.
- Develop an overall supplier base that creates and sustains a competitive advantage, via market exploitation, leveraging spend, and leveraging of technologies.
- Strategically develop and implement procurement strategy to reduce costs, create better payment terms, and create vendor reduction and standardization.
- Qualify new and existing vendors (which could be through RFPs) to assure competitive pricing, credit terms, and quality.
- Provide strategic and tactical leadership of direct material procurement through project coordination, effective negotiations, and procurement best practices.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Production/Operations Management, or Engineering or equivalent business experience.
- 7-10 years of progressive experience in Purchasing & Sourcing with extensive experience in fresh products and ingredients, preferably in a strategic setting in a mid-to-large size organization.
- SAP Knowledge and understanding of Operational reporting
- Solid track record meeting substantial material cost reduction targets
- ISM (A.P.P. C.P.M.) or APICS (CPIM, CIRM) certification preferred
- Proficiency in the MS Office Suite with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills required
- Ability to coordinate multiple group efforts within the company to achieve objectives.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, with an awareness of deadlines.
- Ability to identify processes needing improvement, and to recommend improvements.
- Excellent contract development and management skills.
- Excellent in negotiation, financial analysis, and project management.
- Functional understanding of both national and international law is it relates to country-of-origin, trade compliance, as well as sourcing with both corporate and social responsibility in mind.
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Procurement Director Job Market in Ohio
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- Consulting & Professional Services
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in procurement director jobs across Ohio.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field
- Professional certification such as CPSM, CPPB, or CPPO preferred or required
- Seven or more years of progressive procurement or strategic sourcing experience
- Proven leadership managing cross-functional teams and vendor negotiations
- Experience with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or Workday Procurement
- Strong knowledge of Ohio public procurement regulations for government-sector roles
Procurement Director Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a procurement director in Ohio?
Most procurement directors in Ohio begin with a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or finance, then build experience in buyer or sourcing manager roles before advancing to director level. Ohio does not require a state-issued license for private-sector procurement work, but professional credentials carry real weight: the Certified Professional Public Buyer credential administered through NIGP is often expected for government and public-institution roles in Ohio. Private-sector employers typically want a Certified Professional in Supply Management designation from the Institute for Supply Management.
How much do procurement directors make in Ohio?
Procurement directors in Ohio earn a median of about $134,580 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $93,780 for the lowest 10% to over $216,800 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire procurement directors in Ohio?
Employers hiring procurement directors in Ohio right now include Arhaus, Hexion, and Novus Foods, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Ohio's dense manufacturing base and large public-sector institutions create especially consistent demand for procurement leadership across both industrial and administrative supply chains.
Which Ohio cities have the most procurement director jobs?
Columbus, Massillon, and Cincinnati have the most procurement director openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because of its concentration of corporate headquarters, state government agencies, and major health systems, while Cleveland and Cincinnati generate demand through deep manufacturing, logistics, and regional distribution operations that require experienced procurement leadership at scale.
Are there remote procurement director jobs in Ohio?
Yes, and more than many leadership roles, since procurement work is largely analytical, contract-based, and systems-driven rather than tied to a physical floor. About 50% of procurement director openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how widely the function has shifted to distributed team structures. Strategic sourcing, vendor management, and spend analysis responsibilities are the parts of the role most commonly performed fully remote.
How can I get hired as a procurement director in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a buyer, procurement analyst, or sourcing specialist role at a large Ohio employer and building upward from there. Major Ohio health systems, state agencies, and manufacturers such as those concentrated in the Dayton and Toledo corridors regularly hire entry-level procurement staff and promote internally. Earning a Certified Professional Public Buyer credential while in a junior role signals readiness for director-level responsibility, particularly for candidates targeting Ohio county, municipal, or university procurement offices.
Where can I find and apply to procurement director jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to procurement director jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings from employers actively hiring right now. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.
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