Strategic Procurement Manager

Location: Raymond, OH | Contract-to-Hire | Onsite (potential to have 1 remote day)

About The Role

We're seeking a Strategic Procurement Manager to lead sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, and cost reduction initiatives for a high-value automotive commodities portfolio. This role is ideal for a procurement professional who enjoys supplier negotiations, market analysis, and driving business results.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities and suppliers.
• Lead supplier selection activities for new product development programs.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and cost reduction initiatives to achieve annual savings goals.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships focused on quality, cost, and delivery.
• Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and industry developments to support sourcing decisions.
• Manage multiple projects while ensuring accurate supplier data, quotations, and BOM maintenance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and mentor junior team members.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• Previous purchasing, procurement, or sourcing experience.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred:

• Automotive purchasing experience.
• Experience working with suppliers in a manufacturing environment.
• Project management or leadership experience.

Schedule

Monday-Friday | 7:30 AM-4:30 PM

Pay

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $33.65/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)