Strategic Procurement Manager

The Strategic Procurement Manager position is based in the United States and offers the opportunity to shape procurement strategy within a fast-growing technology environment focused on expanding high-quality connectivity solutions.

Accountabilities

• Drive end-to-end procurement initiatives, improve sourcing strategies, and ensure suppliers and internal teams are aligned with business objectives.
• Create and execute procurement strategies to ensure critical materials, hardware, and resources are sourced efficiently and delivered on schedule.
• Develop and maintain supplier management frameworks, including dashboards to monitor performance, service levels, exceptions, and improvement opportunities.
• Negotiate supplier agreements, manage contracts, and ensure strong vendor relationships aligned with operational goals.
• Create and optimize procurement processes, including standard operating procedures that improve consistency, quality, and efficiency.
• Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies, including multi-sourcing approaches and contingency planning.
• Maintain supplier performance, financial stability, and market conditions to ensure supply continuity.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive accountability, improve workflows, and support business expansion initiatives.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in strategic procurement, supply chain operations, and vendor management.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and lead complex initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills with practical experience managing sourcing strategies, contracts, and procurement systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of experience in strategic procurement, sourcing, and program management.
• 8+ years of experience applying supply chain principles, managing vendor negotiations, and overseeing contracts.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies, competitive bidding processes, and supplier risk mitigation plans.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive initiatives without direct authority.
• Experience working with telecommunications inventory or similar technical supply environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with SAP MM (Materials Management) is a plus.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple priorities.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary range of $136,000 - $198,000, plus bonus opportunities and benefits.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to contribute to the growth of a rapidly expanding technology organization.
• Collaborative environment working with supply chain, business, and operational teams.
• Health and wellness benefits package.
• Inclusive workplace culture focused on growth, belonging, and equal opportunity.
• Opportunity to influence procurement strategy and build scalable processes with significant business impact.