Global Procurement Manager- Electrical

Purchasing Operations & Material Continuity

Lead daily purchasing operations for the Electrical spend category
Prevent shortages impacting production schedules, launches, or customer commitments
Establish clear purchasing priorities aligned to production demand and business needs

Supplier Management & Commercial Ownership

Manage supplier performance related to cost, quality, delivery, responsiveness, and lead time adherence
Lead pricing negotiations, commercial issue resolution, and annual cost improvement initiatives
Develop alternate sources, dual-source strategies, and supplier recovery plans
Build strong supplier relationships while holding accountability to performance standards

Inventory, Planning & KPI Management

Partner with Planning and Operations to balance inventory turns, stock availability, and working capital objectives
Improve supplier on-time delivery, shortage reduction, aged inventory, and purchase price variance metrics
Use ERP/MRP signals to drive disciplined replenishment and procurement timing

Leadership & Team Development

Lead Purchasing Coordinators/Specialists for the Electrical Category
Build accountability, urgency, communication discipline, and execution consistency
Support hiring, onboarding, and growth of the purchasing organization

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Engineering on technical sourcing, alternates, and new product introduction (NPI) launches
Work with Finance on accruals, payment issues, savings tracking, and inventory valuation impacts
Coordinate with Warehouse and Receiving teams on inbound flow and supplier execution issues
Support leadership on escalations, supply constraints, and strategic sourcing initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred
• 6-10+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience
• 2+ years of leadership experience managing teams
• Mechanical, industrial, or engineered-to-order purchasing background preferred
• Strong ERP/MRP experience preferred
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and analytical skills preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting modular manufacturing, fabrication, electrical integration, or industrial systems preferred
• APICS, CPSM, CPM, Lean Six Sigma, or related certifications preferred
• Multi-site purchasing leadership experience preferred

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation and benefits package including:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match (where applicable)
Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects
Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership
Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement