The Procurement Manager will oversee sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing activities to ensure the organization receives high-quality goods and services at the right time and best value. This role manages purchasing staff, partners with internal departments to understand requirements, and drives improvements in procurement efficiency and effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
Develop procurement strategies and policies aligned with organizational goals
Identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers while negotiating favorable contracts and terms
Prepare delivery and shortage reports for internal and external stakeholders
Support leadership in meeting working capital targets
Implement risk management procedures to ensure continuity of supply
Maintain and update the Approved Supplier List across all supplier tiers
Train purchasing team members on tools, systems, and procedures
Participate in system improvement projects involving ERP, scanning tools, portals, and quality systems
Support quality and engineering teams with component analysis and risk reduction
Collaborate with engineering on insourcing activities
Approve purchase orders and ensure technical requirements are communicated to suppliers
Comply with all security, safety, and company policies
Experience and Skills Requirements
5 to 7 years of experience in supply chain, supplier management, or procurement
Strong negotiation skills and experience securing favorable supplier terms
Ability to select, evaluate, and manage suppliers for quality and reliability
Adaptable, motivated, and results oriented
Ability to analyze data, track metrics, and perform cost analysis
Experience working with cross-functional teams
Solid financial understanding and cost-conscious decision making
Willingness to learn and apply lean manufacturing principles such as 5S, Kanban, pull systems, and value stream mapping
Understanding of demand management, procurement, supplier relations, MRP, capacity evaluation, S&OP, master scheduling, performance measurement, quality control, and continuous improvement
Physical Requirements
Frequent sitting, standing, and walking throughout the workday
Ability to lift and move materials under 50 lbs
Education Requirements
Bachelorâs degree in a technical discipline required
Salary-
$120k-$145k
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