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