Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

About the role

Be part of building something extraordinary at HSP US: Building the Future of Energy. HSP US is rapidly expanding as we establish a world-class manufacturing and operations hub in Charlotte, North Carolina. As we scale, we are hiring a Procurement Manager to drive procurement excellence supporting the production of high-voltage bushings.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead both tactical execution and strategic direction of procurement, while overseeing large-scale SAP S/4HANA implementation and transformation initiatives to drive standardization, efficiency, and scalability.

• Lead purchasing activities for resins, machined components, and engineered parts used in bushing production.

• Execute sourcing and procurement strategies to ensure material availability, cost control, and supplier reliability.

• Identify, onboard, and manage suppliers capable of meeting technical, quality, and delivery requirements for high-voltage applications.

• Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships focused on: On-time delivery (OTD), Quality performance, Cost competitiveness.

• Evaluate supplier performance through KPIs, scorecards, and structured reviews.

• Lead supplier issue resolution, including corrective actions and escalation management.

• Drive continuous improvement across supplier base to improve lead times, reliability, and cost efficiency.

• Collaborate closely with operations, engineering, and quality teams to ensure alignment on material requirements and specifications.

• Manage procurement execution and data integrity within SAP S/4HANA, including: Purchase order creation and management, Supplier master setup and governance, Source list and contract management, MRP alignment and inventory coordination, Utilize advanced Excel analytics to support: Spend analysis, Supplier performance tracking, Forecast validation and reporting.

• Ensure compliance with procurement processes, policies, and audit requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred)

• 7–10+ years of progressive procurement experience, including both tactical execution and strategic sourcing in a manufacturing environment

• Demonstrated success leading end-to-end procurement functions, with accountability for cost, quality, delivery, and supplier performance

• Advanced, hands-on expertise with SAP S/4HANA (REQUIRED), including deep knowledge of: Materials Management (MM), Purchasing and Supplier Management, MRP planning and integration, Vendor master data and governance, Proven experience leading or supporting large-scale SAP S/4HANA implementations, rollouts, or system optimizations

• Strong understanding of end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes and ability to improve workflows through system and process enhancements

• Experience managing supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and performance management programs using KPIs and scorecards

• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth or greenfield environment, building processes from the ground up

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with advanced Excel capabilities (spend analysis, forecasting, reporting)

• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, technical drawings, and engineered materials

• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams

• Hands-on, execution-driven mindset with the ability to balance strategic initiatives and daily operational demands

Qualifications

• Hands-on, execution-driven mindset with the ability to balance strategic initiatives and daily operational demands

Skills

• Hands-on, execution-driven mindset with the ability to balance strategic initiatives and daily operational demands

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