Procurement Manager

Position Summary

The Manager of Procurement will play a critical role in overseeing both the procurement and supply chain functions within the organization. This role will require a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, analytical abilities, and a deep understanding of procurement, logistics, and inventory management processes. The Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategies that optimize costs, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure the availability of materials and services to support business objectives.

About the Role

Hybrid - Massillon OH - RealTruck ARE - 400 Nave Rd SE Massillon, OH 44646

Core Functions

• Manage and develop Procurement strategy, engaged with commodity market trends.
• Analyze data, process flows, and supply chain functions to maximize resources.
• Conduct a corporate RFQ tied to gathering product information, estimated annual usages, SOP timing, and merging the details with an approved supplier list.
• Assign ownership and accountability for process issues and corrections.
• Monitor and evaluate activities that assure supply-chain volume flow that protects manufacturing operations.
• Establish supplier manufacturing capacity requirements.
• Manage supply chain activities by establishing expectations for processes and responsibilities.
• Create, develop, and manage a purchasing strategy that will develop and improve relationships with the current supply base, as well as develop new potential suppliers.
• Prepare and maintain yearly purchasing business plans and budget.
• Determine supply chain KPIs, i.e., PPV, competitive pricing, on-time delivery, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain cost control, promote cost savings, and provide leadership in support of goals and VA/VE.
• Proactively analyze and identify system utilization concerns and process improvements.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a related field required. Master’s degree preferred. 5+ years of related experience required. 2+ years in a leadership role required.
• Experience: Strong background in commodity management. Experience working in a multinational company is preferred. ERP experience preferred.

Skills, Abilities, And Knowledge

• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, emphasizing Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Written and verbal communication skills in English. Spanish preferred.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret reports and various data sources.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of database software and manufacturing processes.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary, company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, disability, 401(k) with company match, and more. Additional perks include wellbeing days, parental leave, educational reimbursement, referral bonuses, and exclusive employee discounts.

Supervisor Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, evaluates, and directs the employees within the department function. Has direct reports.

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.
• Visual Acuity: Close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

Working Conditions

This position operates in a professional office environment. This position will occasionally visit a manufacturing plant setting.