Director of Procurement
g.s. Precision, Inc.
Description
G.S. Precision manufactures critical components for the Aerospace and Defense industries. With 700 employees across four integrated locations totaling 230,000 sq. ft., we draw on 60+ years of experience and cutting-edge technology to deliver consistent, high-quality results.
Our Mission & Values: To provide a proud, caring, and safe environment that allows our team to thrive in delivering value to our customers. We encourage creative thinking and problem solving. We grow our company through open communication, strong leadership, and continuous improvement that benefits our customers, employees, their families, and our communities.
Our Vision: To be the most trusted global partner in precision manufacturing and assembly of highly engineered mission critical products, recognized for our commitment to innovation, quality, and ability to enable our customers success.
Generate Sustained Profitability
We offer a competitive benefits package, which includes but not limited to:
- Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Care Coverage (Starting the Next Full Month After Hire)
- Paid Holidays starting on Day ONE
- Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Company Paid Short-Term Disability
- 401 (k) Matching Retirement Plan
- Employer Funded Health Reimbursement Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Dependent Care Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Educational Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Safety Shoe Allowance
- Prescription Safety Glasses Program
- Shift Differentials for 2nd and 3rd Shifts
- Bereavement Leave
Director of Procurement
On-Site Brattleboro, VT
Department: Procurement / Supply Chain
Position Summary
The Director of Procurement provides strategic and operational leadership for the organization’s end-to-end procurement, purchasing, and material planning functions. This role is accountable for ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and risk-mitigated acquisition of raw materials, components, and services critical to business operations.
As a key member of the leadership team, the Director drives enterprise-wide procurement strategy, strengthens supplier partnerships, and ensures operational continuity through disciplined execution and forward-looking planning. This role plays a pivotal part in aligning procurement activities with organizational objectives, enabling growth, profitability, and customer success.
Key Responsibilities
Executive & Strategic Leadership
- Define and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with corporate objectives, production requirements, and market dynamics
- Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on cost drivers, market conditions, and risk mitigation
- Lead long-term planning initiatives to ensure material availability, cost competitiveness, and operational resilience
- Identify and implement enterprise-level cost optimization and efficiency initiatives
Supplier Strategy & Commercial Leadership
- Establish and lead a high-performing supplier network to meet quality, delivery, cost, and compliance expectations
- Own executive-level supplier relationships and strategic partnerships
- Lead complex negotiations, contracts, and commercial agreements to deliver optimal business outcomes
- Implement and oversee supplier performance frameworks, including KPIs, scorecards, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Drive resolution of critical supplier issues and ensure accountability
Operational Excellence
- Provide oversight of purchasing, material planning, and inventory strategies to support production and customer commitments
- Ensure seamless coordination of procurement activities, including outsourcing services and external processing
- Optimize inventory and material flow to balance service levels, cost, and working capital
- Lead process standardization, system optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Establish and enforce procurement policies, governance, and best practices
Financial & Performance Management
- Own procurement-related budgets and financial performance
- Drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality and supply reliability
- Monitor, spend, analyze variances, and deliver measurable savings and value creation
- Report on procurement performance to executive leadership
Risk, Compliance & Governance
- Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to supplier performance, market volatility, and material availability
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory standards
- Champion ethical sourcing practices and sustainability initiatives
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Sales, and Program Management to align procurement with business priorities
- Support new product introduction and scaling efforts through early supplier engagement
- Influence enterprise decision-making as a key operational leader
Leadership & Organizational Development
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing procurement and planning organization
- Establish clear goals, accountability, and performance expectations
- Develop organizational capability in negotiation, sourcing strategy, and supplier management
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and operational excellence
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Business, Operations, or related field (Masters preferred)
- 10+ years of progressive experience in procurement, purchasing, or related functions
- 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience in regulated industries (aerospace & defense strongly preferred)
- Demonstrated success in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cost management
- Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets and performance metrics
- Deep understanding of material planning, risk mitigation, and operational requirements
Core Competencies
- Executive-level negotiation and relationship management
- Strategic thinking with strong operational execution
- Advanced analytical and decision-making skills
- Effective leadership, communication, and influence across all organizational levels
- Results-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement
- High level of organization and attention to detail
- Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and data-driven decision making
Impact of the Role
The Director of Procurement is a critical leader responsible for driving operational continuity, improving profitability, and strengthening the organization’s procurement function. This role directly influences business performance through strategic sourcing, cost leadership, and supplier excellence.
Come join our team!
G.S. Precision is committed to Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and to be in compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.