Director of Sourcing & Purchasing

The HT Group is partnering with a growing automotive aftermarket manufacturer and retailer to hire a Director of Inventory Planning & Purchasing. This leadership position will oversee inventory planning, purchasing, sourcing, and supplier relationships while developing strategies that improve product availability, working capital, profitability, and overall business performance.Location: Wadsworth Ohio (Onstite)Comp: $120-150k base + up to 10% bonusKey Responsibilities:Lead and develop a team of purchasing and inventory professionals, establishing clear goals, priorities, processes, and performance expectations.Develop and execute inventory planning, purchasing, and replenishment strategies aligned with sales forecasts, customer demand, and financial objectives.Manage strategic supplier relationships, including negotiations, business reviews, performance expectations, and corrective actions.Monitor inventory levels and performance, balancing product availability, carrying costs, inventory turns, and excess or obsolete inventory.Partner with Sales, Finance, Operations, and Product teams to improve forecasting, demand planning, and overall supply chain performance.Establish and monitor KPIs to identify opportunities for improved availability, margins, efficiency, and working capital.Identify and mitigate supplier, sourcing, tariff, and supply continuity risks.Drive process improvements and leverage technology, automation, and AI to improve purchasing and inventory efficiency.Qualifications10+ years of progressive experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, inventory planning, or supply chain.Proven experience leading and developing teams.Strong experience with high-SKU inventory environments, demand forecasting, and supplier management.Strong knowledge of tariffs and their impact on purchasing, sourcing, and product costs required.Experience in the automotive industry or a strong personal interest in automotive products preferred.Strong financial, analytical, negotiation, and leadership skills.Experience developing KPIs and performance-management processes.Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Finance, or related field preferred.Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.Experience with an MRP, demand planning, or purchasing ERP system.