Manager, Global Procurement

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What You'll Do Procurement Leadership Lead, coach, and develop a team of up to six Procurement Specialists. Establish team goals, performance metrics, and development plans.

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Responsibilities

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Lead, coach, and develop a team of up to six Procurement Specialists.
Establish team goals, performance metrics, and development plans.
Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer service excellence.
Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with company growth objectives and operational requirements.
Ensure compliance with company policies, procurement procedures, and ethical sourcing standards.

Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for direct and indirect materials, capital equipment, and services.
Lead supplier negotiations to secure favorable pricing, contract terms, and long-term partnerships.
Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities and value-engineering initiatives.
Manage supplier performance through scorecards, business reviews, and continuous improvement programs.
Evaluate market trends, commodity fluctuations, and supply risks to proactively mitigate disruptions.

Oversee purchasing activities to ensure timely delivery of materials and services supporting production and customer commitments.
Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Finance teams to support business objectives.
Analyze spend data and procurement metrics to improve supplier performance, inventory levels, and cost efficiency.
Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and business expansion initiatives.
Ensure data accuracy and effective utilization of ERP/MRP systems.

Identify opportunities to streamline procurement processes and improve operational efficiency.
Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cost savings, supplier performance, inventory management, and service levels.
Lead special projects and strategic supply chain initiatives as needed.

Requirements

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Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
7+ years of progressive procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
3+ years of experience leading and developing procurement teams.
Demonstrated success negotiating supplier contracts and managing strategic supplier relationships.
Strong understanding of strategic sourcing, procurement operations, inventory management, and supply chain best practices.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems; SAP experience is a plus.
Exceptional negotiation, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.