Procurement Manager - Component Sourcing

United States·Mahwahmid

OperationsProcurement ManagerSupply Chain ManagerProcurement & Purchasing

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Overview

We are seeking a highly driven Procurement Manager to lead supplier negotiations, optimize vendor relationships, and drive meaningful cost savings across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement sourcing strategies to optimize supply, improve quality, and maximize value across logistics, freight, packaging, and distribution.

Requirements Summary

Demonstrated experience negotiating supplier contracts and commercial agreements. Strong knowledge of procurement, logistics, and inventory management.

Technical Tools

excel

About the Role

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Serve as the primary point of contact for negotiations with vendors, taking ownership of pricing discussions and challenging existing cost structures to drive continuous savings
Proactively identify, vet, and onboard new suppliers to diversify and strengthen the vendor base, reducing single-source risk
Foreign travel (25%) to conduct in-person supplier negotiations, factory audits, and production trials, and to build direct relationships with vendor leadership teams
Partner closely with local vendor contacts and, where applicable, on-the-ground teams to ensure alignment on quality, cost, and delivery expectations
Lead pricing renegotiations with existing suppliers on a recurring basis, using market and commodity data to challenge quotes and benchmark against alternative vendors
Represent Chefman at trade shows such as the Canton Fair and Hong Kong Electronics Fair to scout new suppliers, materials, and manufacturing technologies

Lead end-to-end component sourcing for electrical, mechanical, and electronic parts (motors, heating elements, PCBs, plastics, metals) used in kitchen appliance manufacturing, from initial specification through supplier qualification and production readiness
Partner with product development and engineering teams to identify component requirements early in the design cycle, ensuring sourcing strategies align with cost targets, quality standards, and launch timelines
Work hands-on with engineering to build genuine technical fluency in the components you're sourcing, so negotiations are grounded in real product knowledge, not just commercial terms
Evaluate and qualify component suppliers through technical assessments, factory audits, and production trials, maintaining an approved vendor list and driving continuous supplier performance improvement
Monitor component supply markets, track commodity pricing trends, and proactively manage supply risk through dual sourcing, safety stock strategies, and alternate vendor development
Set and enforce quality standards, inspection procedures, and manufacturing SOPs to protect product reliability

Develop and implement sourcing strategies across logistics, freight, packaging, and distribution to optimize supply, improve quality, and maximize value
Manage procurement for long-term freight and shipping arrangements, including small parcel carriers, trucking providers, and ocean freight
Own and execute sourcing strategies for capital expenditures across warehousing facilities, including automation equipment, utilities, engineering services, forklifts, warehouse vehicles, and other site investments
Negotiate renewals of software and service agreements to ensure competitive pricing and reduce vendor fragmentation
Anticipate and manage sourcing barriers and supply challenges while proactively identifying spend and savings opportunities
Develop negotiation strategies, scopes of work, and executive summaries for key procurement initiatives

Requirements

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Demonstrated experience negotiating supplier contracts and commercial agreements, ideally including direct negotiation with foreign based manufacturers
Proven ability to independently identify and onboard new suppliers, and to take ownership of pricing negotiations without significant oversight
Strong knowledge of procurement, logistics, and inventory management
Experience leading supplier onboarding processes including audits, capability assessments, and production trials
Familiarity with manufacturing processes related to electrical appliances or consumer products
Advanced Excel skills with strong cost modeling and financial analysis capabilities
Strong understanding of P&L impact and year-over-year cost savings metrics
A genuinely assertive, hardball negotiating style, comfortable pushing back hard, escalating when necessary, walking away from a bad deal, or using leverage decisively when the situation calls for it. This applies wherever the negotiation is happening, not just in one country or context
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to drive initiatives independently
Willingness and ability to travel internationally (approximately 25%)

Nice to Have

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Hands-on experience sourcing electrical, mechanical, or electronic components within consumer products, kitchen appliances, or a related manufacturing environment
Extensive experience working directly with Asia-based component suppliers and manufacturers
Familiarity with commodity markets relevant to appliance manufacturing (motors, heating elements, PCBs, plastics, metals)
Experience managing domestic capital projects or facility-related vendor contracts in addition to overseas component sourcing

Salary Range (commensurate with experience)

$180,000—$200,000 USD