Job Description
Job description Fasteners Direct is seeking a high-impact operational leader to elevate our supply chain and procurement function as we continue scaling toward ambitious revenue and profitability goals. This role is designed for a strategic, hands-on leader who can improve material availability, strengthen inventory discipline, drive vendor performance, and build the structure and accountability needed to support long-term growth. Reporting directly to the COO, this position will play a critical role in helping drive the company toward its long-term revenue and EBITDA objectives. The ideal candidate is a proactive, hands-on leader who is comfortable creating structure, solving problems, driving accountability, and leading meaningful operational improvement in a growing business environment. Fasteners Direct is a growing industrial distribution organization focused on operational excellence, customer service, and long-term scalable growth.
CompensationBenefits Salary:
$115,000-$125,000 per year Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off and holidays Profit Sharing program High level of visibility and influence within the organization Opportunity to directly impact company growth, operational performance, and long-term strategy Full-time, onsite leadership position based in Upstate New York Key Responsibilities Lead and improve overall supply chain and procurement performance across the organization Support the company's long-term EBITDA and revenue growth goals through operational and supply chain leadership Drive material availability, inventory accuracy, and vendor accountability to support customer commitments and operational efficiency Develop scalable purchasing, inventory control, and supply chain processes aligned with long-term growth objectives Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Finance, Customer Service, and Leadership to improve planning, execution, and service levels Lead vendor negotiations related to pricing, lead times, freight, service expectations, and strategic sourcing opportunities Improve visibility into inventory performance, purchasing trends, landed cost, and supply chain metrics Build accountability, structure, and performance standards across the procurement function Lead and develop a team consisting of a Demand Buyer, Procurement Supervisor, and Buying Associate Identify operational risks, supply chain gaps, and process improvement opportunities before they impact customers or profitability QualificationsExperience 7-10+ years of progressive experience in procurement, supply chain, inventory management, or operational leadership Experience leading purchasing, sourcing, inventory control, or supply chain functions within a distribution, industrial, manufacturing, or related environment Proven ability to improve operational performance, create accountability, and lead through change Strong understanding of inventory strategy, vendor management, forecasting, purchasing processes, and supply chain planning Experience managing domestic and international suppliers, including long lead times, freight, and vendor performance challenges Strong ERP and data-driven decision-making experience; Prophet 21, Epicor, NetSuite, Infor, or similar systems preferred Ability to work cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, Finance, Customer Service, and Executive Leadership Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and leadership skills Experience in industrial distribution, fasteners, metals, or related product categories preferred Why Join Fasteners Direct Opportunity to make a measurable impact in a highly visible leadership role reporting directly to the COO Ability to help shape and modernize the company's supply chain and procurement strategy during a critical growth phase Collaborative, cross-functional leadership environment with direct influence on operational and financial performance Position designed to drive meaningful improvements tied directly to revenue growth, customer service, inventory performance, and EBITDA goals Growth-oriented organization where strong leaders can create real operational change without excessive corporate bureaucracy Opportunity to strengthen systems, improve operational consistency, and help shape the future direction of the supply chain organization Today If you are a strategic, hands-on supply chain leader looking for an opportunity to drive operational improvement and help shape the future of a growing organization, we encourage you to apply today. Keywords supply-chain supply-management logistics-and-procurement cabinet-construction-materials-hardware reporting-and-disclosure adaptive-project-management-and-reporting ebitda objectives-and-key-results environment-health-and-safety-hsse ecology-environment warehousing-and-distribution distribution-and-storage clubs-organizations operational-excellence vision-care vision-insurance time-and-attendance paid-time-off holidays-seasonal-events sales-growth operational-efficiency inventory-control inventory-management maintenance-repair-and-operations-mro planning-and-forecasting electrical-engineering-and-planning planning-and-design vendor-negotiation pricing strategic-sourcing process-improvement vendor-management supplier-management financial-forecasting enterprise-resource-planning-erp food-enterprise-resource-planning-erp medical-devices-enterprise-resource-planning-erp prophet netsuite netsuite-erp infor financial-performance
