Procurement Manager

The Procurement Manager leads end-to-end procurement and supply chain activities for a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, overseeing strategic sourcing, supplier management, production planning, warehousing, and logistics. This role drives cost optimization, supply reliability, and operational excellence while building and scaling the supply chain organization to support a growing global manufacturer of highly engineered cable products.

• Lead procurement activities across assigned categories, including sourcing, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies that support operational goals, cost optimization, and long-term business objectives.
• Identify and execute cost-saving opportunities through total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis and cross-functional collaboration.
• Manage supplier relationships and maintain strong market knowledge of materials, equipment, and industrial service providers.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives and group-wide agreements in partnership with Corporate Procurement teams.
• Monitor market trends, pricing, and supply risks, and ensure compliance with procurement policies and contract terms.
• Own production planning and scheduling in coordination with Operations to align materials and capacity with demand.
• Lead receiving, warehousing, and shipping operations, including inbound and outbound logistics, freight and carrier management, and on-time delivery performance.
• Manage inventory levels, cycle counts, and warehouse accuracy across raw materials, work in progress (WIP), and finished goods.
• Supervise, coach, and develop the planning, warehousing, and shipping/receiving team across shifts.
• Ensure compliance with safety, Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). export, and customs requirements in all logistics and warehouse activities.
• Drive warehouse layout optimization and process improvements to support growing production volumes.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality Control/Quality Assurance, and other internal stakeholders to align supply chain activities with plant needs.
• Utilize ERP systems and procurement/planning tools to manage purchasing, inventory, and logistics activities, including reporting and data analysis.
• Support and lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance supply chain efficiency, supplier performance, and operational reliability.
• Build out and scale the supply chain organization, including processes, systems, and team capabilities, as the facility grows.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Logistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of combined procurement, planning, and/or logistics or warehouse experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience in procurement management, including sourcing strategies and supplier management.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, warehouse management, and logistics in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, with SAP experience preferred.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams in a supply chain or warehouse environment.

• MBA or other postgraduate degree is preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CPIM, CSCP, or APICS are a plus.
• Experience purchasing synthetic polymers and metals, such as copper and aluminum, is preferred.
• Experience with total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis and cost optimization initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision‑making skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional…