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RRD provides a complete portfolio of marketing, packaging, print and business services to the world’s most respected brands, including 92% of the Fortune 100. The company’s proprietary technology, advanced data analytics and established expertise fuel organizational decision-making, from strategy through execution. With operations in 30 countries and over 35,000 employees, global organizations and regulated industries trust RRD to reduce complexity and drive audience connections across the entire customer journey.
Job Description
This role reports to the Director of Paper Services on the Direct Materials Procurement team and will be responsible for developing category strategies supporting our packaging, retail, and commercial print plants. This role will work closely with business stakeholders to understand business priorities to develop and execute category strategies to reduce total cost of ownership and ensure supply continuity.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for developing, communicating and implementing strategies for assigned categories
- Build relationships to partner with key internal stakeholders to understand strategic direction and business priorities in order to develop and execute effective strategies to achieve business objectives
- Achieve business requirements while effectively capturing value (i.e. cost improvements, risk mitigation, supply continuity, cost avoidance, process improvements, supplier management)
- Develop and sustain strategic relationships with key suppliers
- Research, evaluate and qualify new suppliers as business needs require and to ensure competitive advantages
- Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using cost models and benchmarking tools
- Ability to conduct successful market analysis, sourcing events, negotiations, and contract execution
- Negotiate supplier agreements with Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Service Level Agreements (SLA), appropriate price protection, and continuous improvement efficiencies
- Additional responsibilities as required to achieve business objectives
Qualifications
- 5+ years of strategic experience in direct materials procurement required
- An in-depth knowledge of folding carton board and substrate (plastics) applications and specifications required
- Bachelor degree in business management or supply chain required
- Demonstrated ability to build strategic partnerships and collaborate across multiple internal teams and with suppliers
- Project management experience with high volume throughput
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data and identify potential opportunities that align with strategies
- Excellent communication skills with ability to respond to sensitive issues with professionalism
- Proficient in Google (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Able to travel occasionally as needed to support business requirements
- Familiarity with specific grades and calipers: SBS (Solid Bleached Sulfate), CUK/SUS (Coated Unbleached Kraft), CRB/WLC (Recycled Board), containerboard, and synthetic/rigid plastic substrates (polystyrene, polypropylene, PET, PVC).
- Understanding of mill vs. merchant/converter distribution dynamics, lead times, allocation management, and converting plant yield/waste factors.
- Experience establishing and running formal Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), supplier scorecards
- Collaboration with Plant Operations, Estimating and other key stakeholders
- Familiarity with enterprise ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP)
Additional Information
RRD's current salary range for this role is $78,700 to $125900 / year. The salary range may be adjusted based on the applicable geographic location of the hired employee, and the range may change in the future. At RRD, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift and location. Depending on the role, in addition to base salary, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. RRD’s benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.
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RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans
At RRD, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools during interviews to ensure an authentic and secure experience. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain a transparent and equitable hiring process.
All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.
RRD provides a complete portfolio of marketing, packaging, print and business services to the world’s most respected brands, including 92% of the Fortune 100. The company’s proprietary technology, advanced data analytics and established expertise fuel organizational decision-making, from strategy through execution. With operations in 30 countries and over 35,000 employees, global organizations and regulated industries trust RRD to reduce complexity and drive audience connections across the entire customer journey.
Job Description
This role reports to the Director of Paper Services on the Direct Materials Procurement team and will be responsible for developing category strategies supporting our packaging, retail, and commercial print plants. This role will work closely with business stakeholders to understand business priorities to develop and execute category strategies to reduce total cost of ownership and ensure supply continuity.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for developing, communicating and implementing strategies for assigned categories
- Build relationships to partner with key internal stakeholders to understand strategic direction and business priorities in order to develop and execute effective strategies to achieve business objectives
- Achieve business requirements while effectively capturing value (i.e. cost improvements, risk mitigation, supply continuity, cost avoidance, process improvements, supplier management)
- Develop and sustain strategic relationships with key suppliers
- Research, evaluate and qualify new suppliers as business needs require and to ensure competitive advantages
- Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using cost models and benchmarking tools
- Ability to conduct successful market analysis, sourcing events, negotiations, and contract execution
- Negotiate supplier agreements with Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Service Level Agreements (SLA), appropriate price protection, and continuous improvement efficiencies
- Additional responsibilities as required to achieve business objectives
Qualifications
- 5+ years of strategic experience in direct materials procurement required
- An in-depth knowledge of folding carton board and substrate (plastics) applications and specifications required
- Bachelor degree in business management or supply chain required
- Demonstrated ability to build strategic partnerships and collaborate across multiple internal teams and with suppliers
- Project management experience with high volume throughput
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data and identify potential opportunities that align with strategies
- Excellent communication skills with ability to respond to sensitive issues with professionalism
- Proficient in Google (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Able to travel occasionally as needed to support business requirements
- Familiarity with specific grades and calipers: SBS (Solid Bleached Sulfate), CUK/SUS (Coated Unbleached Kraft), CRB/WLC (Recycled Board), containerboard, and synthetic/rigid plastic substrates (polystyrene, polypropylene, PET, PVC).
- Understanding of mill vs. merchant/converter distribution dynamics, lead times, allocation management, and converting plant yield/waste factors.
- Experience establishing and running formal Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), supplier scorecards
- Collaboration with Plant Operations, Estimating and other key stakeholders
- Familiarity with enterprise ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP)
Additional Information
RRD's current salary range for this role is $78,700 to $125900 / year. The salary range may be adjusted based on the applicable geographic location of the hired employee, and the range may change in the future. At RRD, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift and location. Depending on the role, in addition to base salary, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. RRD’s benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.
#LI-CP
#Remote
RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans
At RRD, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools during interviews to ensure an authentic and secure experience. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain a transparent and equitable hiring process.
All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.
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Who's Hiring
- Augmentis31A
- IPG1
- ASML1
- IMCD1
- IREN1
Top Industries Hiring
- Staffing & Recruiting
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote director of materials jobs.
- 7 or more years of materials management or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar enterprise platforms
- Demonstrated experience managing procurement, planning, and inventory control functions
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, business, or a related field
- APICS CPIM or CSCP certification or equivalent professional credential
- Experience leading cross-functional teams including buyers, planners, and warehouse staff
Tips for Your Remote Director of Materials Job Search
Prove you can lead materials teams remotely
Remote employers want evidence you've directed procurement, inventory, or vendor workflows without daily on-site oversight. Quantify outcomes from past roles, such as lead time reductions or cost savings, and frame them around independent execution and cross-functional coordination done asynchronously.
Demonstrate async communication in your application
Remote director of materials roles depend on clear written communication across procurement, finance, and operations teams. Write your cover letter and responses to job application prompts in a way that shows you can convey complex supply chain decisions concisely in writing, since that's how you'll work every day.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote director of materials openings from across the country in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through location-filtered results on general job sites.
Highlight your ERP and procurement platform fluency
Remote materials leadership runs on systems like SAP, Oracle, or Coupa, since there's no warehouse floor to walk. Call out the specific platforms you've used to manage supplier data, purchase orders, and inventory levels, and describe how you used them to make decisions without being on-site.
Remote Director of Materials Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote director of materials job?
Target companies with distributed supply chain or operations teams, since these organizations are built to manage materials leadership without on-site oversight. Remote employers screen for demonstrated self-direction, strong written communication for async coordination, and fluency with ERP systems and procurement platforms. Candidates who can show measurable inventory or cost outcomes in previous roles, and who have managed cross-functional vendor relationships without daily in-person contact, stand out most.
Which companies hire remote director of materialss?
Companies hiring remote director of materialss right now include Augmentis, IPG, and ASML, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first manufacturers, distributed consumer goods brands, and industrial technology firms are the most consistent sources of these openings.
Can you get a remote director of materials job with no experience?
Yes, but remote director of materials roles are senior positions, so direct experience in materials management or supply chain leadership is typically expected. That said, candidates coming from adjacent roles like procurement manager or supply chain analyst can break in by demonstrating measurable results, proficiency with ERP systems, and a clear record of managing vendor relationships independently without on-site supervision.
Do you need a degree for remote director of materials jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers prioritize demonstrated supply chain outcomes, ERP proficiency, and leadership experience over a specific credential. A degree in supply chain, operations, or engineering is common and can strengthen an application, but candidates who show a strong history of managing materials budgets, reducing lead times, and coordinating distributed vendor networks are competitive regardless of educational background.
Which industries hire the most remote director of materialss?
The sectors hiring the most remote director of materialss are Staffing & Recruiting, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These industries rely on distributed operations and global supplier networks that make remote materials leadership both practical and common.
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