Procurement Manager

About the role

The Procurement Manager leads purchasing activities in support of production and operational requirements at the Business Unit level. This role includes team resource development, supplier management, and driving procurement best practices and processes. The Procurement Manager acts as the primary escalation point for issues, builds positive relationships with internal and external customers, and supports corporate strategic initiatives for Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor a team of dedicated Buyers, providing training to support standardized processes and lead buying initiatives.
• Partner with leadership to ensure buying practices and processes meet customer needs and cost targets.
• Assign buying resources across the business unit to balance workload and meet customer demand.
• Responsible for transactional approvals such as POs, credit card requests, PPV approvals, pre-payment approvals, supplier qualification approvals, and inventory adjustments.
• Act as the primary local escalation point for part shortages and issues impacting delivery commitments to customers.
• Serve as the primary interface between Buyers and the Planning team to ensure coordinated and aligned activity for optimum impact.
• Build positive relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Work with the Supply Chain team to drive local cost reduction activities and inventory reduction plans in support of EBITDA targets.
• Track supplier performance and lead supplier improvement plans (quality, delivery, and service) in support of regional KPIs.
• Maintain relationships with key suppliers, leveraging them for continuous improvement in product costing, quality, delivery, and service.
• Lead business reviews with suppliers on a regular basis.
• Drive material strategies in PFEP (Plan for Every Part)/VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) and contract adherence.
• Review KPI performance with team members, hold regular 1:1s, identify actions, follow up, and recognize success.
• Participate in new tools/processes UAT and act as a Superuser.
• Participate in developing and implementing SOPs/Desk Instructions.
• Stand in for the Director of Supply Chain in their absence.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Supply Chain.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in operations, Inventory, or Purchasing Management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5-10 years of planning/buying experience, preferably within the electronics industry.
• Proficiency in operating a computer using Windows-based systems and related software.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office, including Excel (v-lookups, data filters, pivot tables, etc.).
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• ERP system experience within a Supply Chain environment, including buying and inventory.
• Excellent analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated strong leadership experience with excellent people skills.
• Certification or enrollment in APICs or PMAC is preferred.
• Lean Supply Chain experience would be beneficial.
• Practical industry experience in a multi-location environment, preferably in a complex manufacturing setting.
• Dedicated and professional attitude, willing to learn in a high-change/high-pace environment.
• Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and thrives on autonomy and continuous improvement challenges.

Pay

The anticipated starting pay for new hires in this position is between $90,000-$130,000 USD per year. Full-time employees are also eligible for performance-based bonuses and benefits.