Virginia Transformer Corp ยท 5 days ago
Director of Purchasing
Roanoke, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expVirginia Transformer Corp is the largest U.S.-owned producer of power transformers in North America, currently seeking two senior Purchasing leaders to enhance their supply chain organization. The roles require extensive experience in supply chain purchasing within engineered manufacturing environments, focusing on developing and executing purchasing strategies and managing supplier performance.
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Hiring Manager
Kyle Vorst, SPHR
Responsibilities
Lead strategic and tactical purchasing activities across assigned commodities and suppliers
Own sourcing strategy, supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management
Drive cost reduction initiatives including PPV, value engineering, and supplier consolidation
Ensure supply continuity for long-lead, engineered, and critical components
Build and maintain a high-performing, qualified supplier base (domestic and international)
Establish and monitor supplier KPIs including on-time delivery, quality, cost, and responsiveness
Lead supplier performance reviews and corrective action plans
Partner with Quality and Engineering on supplier audits, FAIs, and continuous improvement
Partner with Planning and Operations to balance inventory levels, lead times, and service requirements
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to capacity, material shortages, and geopolitical factors
Support demand variability in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment
Work closely with Engineering on BOM accuracy, design changes, and make vs. buy decisions
Collaborate with Manufacturing and Operations to align purchasing strategies with production needs
Support Sales, Project Management, and Program teams on customer-driven requirements
Lead, mentor, and develop Buyers and Purchasing Managers as assigned
Establish standard work, purchasing processes, and best practices across the organization
Drive accountability, rigor, and execution discipline within the purchasing function
Leverage ERP systems and purchasing data to drive informed decision-making
Improve purchasing processes, documentation, and compliance controls
Support audits, compliance, and internal governance requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of progressive experience in purchasing or supply chain, with demonstrated ownership of sourcing and supplier strategy
Experience in engineered, industrial, or heavy manufacturing environments
Proven ability to manage complex supplier relationships and negotiate commercial agreements
Strong understanding of purchasing fundamentals including PPV, lead times, inventory, and supplier risk
Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams
Preferred
Experience in electrical equipment, transformers, power, or industrial manufacturing
Experience managing purchasing teams in a multi-site environment
Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
Exposure to international sourcing and global supply chains
Company
Virginia Transformer Corp
Virginia Transformer is an engineering company that manufactures transformers.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Prabhat Jain
Chief Executive Officer
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