Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

We are seeking a Procurement Manager to lead sourcing, supplier management, and purchasing operations while ensuring a reliable, cost-effective supply of materials that supports production, inventory, and business growth.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic procurement leader to play a key role in strengthening our supply chain while partnering with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing excellence. You'll have the opportunity to influence procurement strategy, build high-performing supplier partnerships, drive continuous improvement, and make a measurable impact on operational performance and business growth within a growing manufacturing organization.

Position Summary

The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading the procurement function to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply of materials supporting manufacturing operations. This role develops and executes procurement strategies, manages supplier performance, partners cross-functionally to support production requirements, and drives continuous improvement initiatives that optimize inventory, reduce costs, and strengthen supply chain performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies that align with business objectives, manufacturing requirements, and inventory goals.
• Source, negotiate, and manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, delivery, cost, and service expectations are consistently achieved.
• Lead supplier selection, contract negotiations, and ongoing supplier performance management.
• Monitor supplier performance through key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives while maintaining product quality and supply continuity.
• Collaborate with Planning, Operations, Engineering, and Manufacturing to ensure material availability supports production schedules.
• Analyze purchasing trends, supplier performance, and market conditions to identify opportunities for improvement and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Manage procurement activities to optimize inventory levels while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Develop contingency plans to reduce supplier risk and improve supply continuity.
• Support new product introductions through supplier sourcing, qualification, and procurement planning.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, contractual requirements, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Provide leadership and direction for the procurement function by coaching and developing the Buyer while building a high-performing procurement organization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve procurement processes, supplier performance, and operational efficiency.
• Prepare and present procurement metrics, supplier scorecards, savings initiatives, and performance reports to leadership.
• Foster strong cross-functional partnerships to support business priorities and customer requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.