Director of Procurement

Director of Procurement

Location: Lake Orion, Michigan (In-Person)

Salary: $95,000–$105,000 annually

Position Overview

The Director of Procurement is responsible for developing and executing the organization’s card acquisition and purchasing strategy. This role oversees sourcing, vendor relationships, pricing strategy, and inventory acquisition to ensure a consistent, cost-effective supply of cards aligned with business objectives.

This is a full-time, in-person leadership role based in Lake Orion, Michigan, requiring a strong blend of market knowledge, negotiation skills, and operational execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive card procurement and buying strategy
• Source cards through distributors, direct partners, secondary markets, and strategic channels
• Build and manage relationships with suppliers, vendors, and strategic partners
• Negotiate pricing, terms, volume discounts, and purchasing agreements
• Monitor market trends, pricing fluctuations, and demand signals to optimize buying decisions
• Collaborate with operations, inventory, and finance teams to align purchasing with demand planning and cash flow
• Oversee purchasing schedules, order volumes, and inventory acquisition targets
• Identify new sourcing opportunities and partnerships to expand supply and reduce risk
• Ensure accurate documentation, purchasing controls, and vendor compliance
• Continuously improve procurement processes for efficiency, scalability, and margin optimization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7–10 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or purchasing leadership
• Experience developing buying strategies in dynamic or market-driven environments
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret market data and pricing trends
• Comfortable making high-volume or high-value purchasing decisions
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• In-person leadership experience preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $95,000–$105,000
• In-person role with direct ownership over sourcing strategy and partnerships
• High-impact leadership position influencing margins and supply stability
• Collaborative executive and operations team
• Comprehensive benefits package (details provided during the interview process)

Work Environment

• Full-time, in-person position based in Lake Orion, Michigan