Supply Chain & Purchasing Director

About the Company

Wolverine Advanced Materials is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance materials, specializing in specialty elastomer-coated metals for the automotive and gasket industries. An entity of Center Rock Capital, the company has a global footprint with manufacturing and sales operations across the US, Germany, China, Japan, Brazil, and India.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Purchasing and Estimating teams
• Create, negotiate, and manage supplier and vendor contracts in partnership with Legal and Finance
• Chair the Procurement Committee and monitor supplier quality performance across all plant locations
• Track tariff, trade policy, and duty developments, including Temporary Importation Bond (TIB) programs
• Manage purchasing activity across international markets, adapting to local regulatory and geopolitical conditions
• Prepare market analysis to drive cost savings and quality/delivery performance goals
• Partner cross-functionally on new product development programs

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated experience negotiating and managing commercial supplier contracts through the full life cycle
• Hands-on experience sourcing in high-volatility markets
• Working knowledge of tariffs, import/export duties, and TIB programs
• Direct experience managing purchasing and supplier relationships across China, India, and/or Europe
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Proficiency with spreadsheet, word processing, and standard business software

Preferred Qualifications

• Creative, solutions-oriented approach to challenging sourcing problems
• Results-driven mindset with a track record of hitting goals in dynamic environments