Tie Down · 8 hours ago
Director of Supply Chain & Purchasing
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$135K/yr - $165K/yr
5+ years expTie Down Engineering is a family-owned powerhouse in custom metal fabrication, engineering, and trailer components. They are seeking a strategic and hands-on leader to oversee the entire supply chain, focusing on metals sourcing and MRO procurement to drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
IndustrialIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead strategic sourcing and purchasing of coil steel and other metals — negotiate competitive pricing, terms, and reliable supply from domestic and international sources
Own the full MRO procurement program — source and manage indirect spend including production consumables, tooling, machine spares, maintenance supplies, facility services, safety equipment, and capital project support
Build and strengthen long-term relationships with both metals suppliers and MRO vendors — drive continuous improvement in quality, delivery, cost, and service across both categories
Identify and execute cost-reduction and optimization opportunities across direct materials and MRO spend — deliver measurable savings without compromising production uptime or quality
Maintain disciplined, cash-flow-efficient inventory for both raw metals and critical MRO items — ensure production and maintenance teams have what they need without tying up excess capital
Develop and execute the end-to-end supply chain strategy for both direct and indirect categories, partnering closely with Tie Down’s in-house business analytics and Power BI team to build advanced dashboards, forecast accurately, track KPIs, identify savings opportunities, and turn data into multimillion-dollar impact
Leverage ERP data, Power BI visualizations, and analytics team support to deliver clear, actionable reporting on metals pricing, MRO spend trends, supplier performance, inventory turns, and cost savings
Resolve disruptions quickly — whether it’s steel delivery delays, quality issues, or urgent MRO part shortages — and keep both production and facility operations running smoothly
Collaborate tightly with manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, finance, and leadership to align supply plans with aggressive growth and operational reliability goals
Lead and mentor a high-performance supply chain team — develop talent and build a data-driven, results-focused culture
Ensure full compliance with regulations, import requirements, and industry standards across all sourcing categories
Qualification
Required
5+ years of progressive purchasing/supply chain leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Strong background in strategic metals sourcing (coil steel, sheet, durable materials) and significant hands-on experience managing MRO/indirect procurement in a large facility
Proven success negotiating contracts and partnerships — both with metals mills/suppliers and MRO vendors — to secure cost-effective, reliable supply
Strong proficiency with robust ERP systems (Visual Manufacturing, SAP MM, Epicor, or similar) + solid data analytics experience; excitement to collaborate with our in-house Power BI and business analytics team to drive decisions and savings
Stable career history with consistent advancement and increasing leadership scope
Experience leading cross-functional projects requiring excellent interpersonal, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
Deep knowledge of supply chain fundamentals across direct materials and indirect/MRO categories — sourcing, inventory control, supplier management, cost optimization
Sharp analytical mindset with creative problem-solving; comfortable handling large data sets and multiple high-priority initiatives
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, modeling, forecasting) + strong Microsoft Office proficiency
Exceptional communicator — confident negotiating with suppliers and presenting data-driven insights to senior leadership
Strategic thinker with tactical execution; adaptable and committed to continuous improvement
Preferred
Experience in advanced metal fabrication environments (laser cutting, stamping, roll-forming, robotic welding, powder coating, injection molding)
Familiarity with international freight, tariffs, and import compliance for metals
Background managing MRO categories such as tooling, industrial supplies, maintenance parts, facility services, or capital equipment support
Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (nice to have)
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Company
Tie Down
Tie Down delivers quality control, engineering, welding, tube forming, CNC and production machining services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sloan MacKarvich
Chief Business Officer
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