Procurement Manager

Permanent, onsite position located in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.

About the role

Shape the future of the procurement department by driving strategic innovation and fostering a culture of ownership. Transform Procurement from a transactional cost center into a competitive advantage by managing the entire sourcing, negotiation, and supplier relationship lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Procurement Strategy & Planning
  • Develop, implement, and maintain both long-term and short-term procurement strategies.
  • Monitor purchasing patterns and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Identify opportunities for cost reduction, operational efficiency, and process improvement.
  • Ensure procurement initiatives align with organizational priorities and business objectives.
  • Conduct market intelligence research to stay ahead of industry trends, pricing shifts, and potential risks.
• Supplier & Contract Management
  • Evaluate, select, and manage suppliers based on quality, reliability, performance, and cost.
  • Negotiate contracts, pricing structures, terms, and service level agreements to support company goals.
  • Build and maintain strong, collaborative supplier relationships and ensure alignment with SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) practices.
  • Ensure supplier compliance with ISO standards, governmental regulations, and internal purchasing policies.
• Inventory & Supply Chain Management
  • Monitor inventory levels to ensure product availability while minimizing carrying costs, optimizing networking capital.
  • Forecast material requirements and work with suppliers, production, and logistics to prevent shortages or delays.
  • Oversee all aspects of international incoming freight operations, ensuring compliance with customs regulations and timely clearance of shipments.
  • Manage relationships with logistics and warehousing partners and implement controls to prevent inventory loss.
• Risk Management
  • Develop contingency plans for supply chain disruptions, tariff impacts, and material shortages.
  • Ensure strong processes exist for contract management, supplier performance, and compliance.
• Budgeting & Cost Control
  • Develop and manage the procurement department budget and track all procurement expenditures.
  • Analyze spending trends, identify cost-saving opportunities, and drive total cost reduction initiatives.
  • Maintain supplier scorecards and performance metrics to support continuous improvement.
• Team Leadership & Development
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of procurement professionals and buyers.
  • Set team goals, KPIs, and performance expectations; provide coaching and feedback.
  • Foster a high-performance, collaborative, and continuously improving team culture.
  • Build training programs to keep the team current on procurement best practices and market trends.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work with Production, Engineering, Finance, Quality, Sales, and other departments to align procurement activities with operational and budgetary requirements.
  • Extend interaction with the centralized shared services of the Schunk group.
  • Ensure that procurement supports production schedules and aligns with internal process requirements.

Requirements

• Education & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field.
  • At least 5 years of strategic-level experience in a procurement management role.
  • Experience with import operations and supply chain management.
• Skills & Competencies
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret complex data.
  • Result-focused leader with a high achievement rate.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills for vendor management.
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and key commodities.
  • Proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and CRM platforms. SAP is a plus.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Benefits

• Three formal bonus programs.
• Generous PTO plan and paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with a 3% of salary company-provided contribution that is paid bi-weekly to your account and 100% vested immediately.
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance and Flex Spending Account Program.
• Company-Paid Benefits including Short and Long-Term Disability, Life/AD&D Insurance for you and every family member.

Pay

$100,000 - $110,000 per year.

Schedule

Onsite Monday to Friday.