Jobs · Supply Chain · Louisiana

Procurement Manager

Laitram Machinery · New Orleans, LA · 3 wk ago
Supply ChainFull-time

Job Responsibilities

  • Lead the transformation of the procurement function into a more strategic, best-in-class organization
  • Develop the procurement team, strengthen organizational design, and build capabilities across regions
  • Lead hiring, coaching, and talent development efforts to build a stronger strategic sourcing organization
  • Standardize procurement and sourcing processes, tools, and workflows to improve consistency, efficiency, and scalability
  • Shift the function from transactional purchasing to strategic sourcing, category management, and long-term supplier strategy
  • Establish a disciplined operating rhythm with metrics, reviews, and action planning to strengthen accountability
  • Partner closely with manufacturing, engineering, service, planning, and operations to align procurement with business priorities
  • Ensure material availability for production and service parts to support schedules and customer commitments
  • Balance production and service parts priorities in a high-mix, low-volume environment using clear rules and escalation paths
  • Improve supply continuity through strong sourcing strategies, supplier planning, dual sourcing, and other risk-reduction practices
  • Lead strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cost-reduction efforts across global categories
  • Identify opportunities for global sourcing and supplier consolidation across the U.S., Asia, Europe, and LATAM
  • Improve inventory, logistics, and service levels by using data to reduce expedites, emergency freight, and stockouts
  • Strengthen supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, and responsiveness through scorecards, reviews, and corrective actions
  • Use ERP data, dashboards, and analytics to improve decision-making, visibility, and aftermarket profitability

Requirements

  • 15+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain
  • 7+ years of experience leading procurement teams or functions
  • Experience transforming procurement processes, tools, or operating models
  • Proven track record of delivering cost savings, improving supply continuity, and elevating supplier performance
  • Strong leadership, relationship-building, and cross-functional influence skills
  • Experience with ERP systems and comfort working with data and reporting

Preferred Requirements

  • Manufacturing experience
  • Service parts or aftermarket supply chain experience
  • Experience with spare parts pricing or margin optimization
  • Familiarity with inventory optimization and demand forecasting best practices
  • Experience with Power BI, advanced Excel, or analytics dashboards

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