Procurement Manager

Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Procurement Manager to lead our procurement operations and drive supply chain excellence. In this pivotal role, you will develop and source new suppliers, negotiates prices and contracts, and develop supplier transition plans. Direct and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in purchasing and distributing materials, equipment, and supplies in an organization by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. Join us to shape innovative procurement strategies that fuel our growth and operational efficiency.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, directs, and controls activities related to the procurement function.
• Support S and OP integration by ensuring adequate materials delivery, as well as schedule/demand and pricing communication.
• Identifies and manages key supplier selection activities.
• In conjunction with the Director of Quality develops appropriate supplier performance measurements, facilitates consistent measurement, and manages goals.
• Develops, leads, and supports cost reduction initiatives.
• Organizes, supervises, and directs the work of storeroom and central supply personnel engaged in receiving, issuing, and delivering supplies and equipment.
• Prepares instructions regarding purchasing systems and procedures.
• Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability, and prepares market analysis reports.
• Develops a system to evaluate vendor quotations that utilizes appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service.
• Designs, implements, manages, and monitors procurement reporting systems to meet company requirements.
• Recruits and maintains suppliers that provide high quality products and services at a better price while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct.
• Prepares and issues purchase orders and change notices.
• Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Prepares and reviews contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements for legal correctness, price, and acceptability of items to specifications.
• Oversees all activities related to procurement of a commodity, from intent to purchase through delivery of commodity.
• Assigns procurement requests to the appropriate personnel.
• Negotiates or supervises the negotiation of complex requests for equipment, supplies, and services from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Develops and installs clerical and office procedures and practices, and studies work flow, sequence of operations, and office arrangement to determine expediency of installing new or improved office machines.
• Arranges for disposal of surplus materials.
• Consistently, regularly and dependably at work and on time

Requirements

• Proven experience in procurement management within manufacturing or supply chain environments.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-management skills
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills for data-driven decisions
• Knowledge of supply chain, market trends and risk management
• Customer Service and organizational skills
• Leadership and communication skills
• Proficiency in procurement software, ERP systems and advanced Excel
• Experience sourcing parts outside of the US.
• Ability to travel 30% of the time.
• Education - Bachelor's degree preferred or 3-5 related experience

Pay: $80,119.49 - $96,487.99 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person