Procurement Manager

Location:

La Vergne, TN

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As our Procurement Manager, you will play a critical role in driving strategic sourcing and procurement excellence across JPW’s North American operations. Acting as the key liaison between our U.S.

-based New Product Development and Product Management teams and our Asia-based Strategic Sourcing organization, you will ensure alignment on engineering requirements, cost targets, commercial priorities, and supplier capabilities. This role will also provide sourcing leadership for JPW’s domestic manufacturing operations and contribute to the development of future global sourcing strategies.

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for North America in alignment with global supply chain goals.
• Serve as the primary interface between U.S. NPD teams and Asia Strategic Sourcing to ensure requirements are clearly defined and understood.
• Support supplier evaluation, quoting, negotiation, and business award processes in partnership with Asia sourcing teams.
• Collaborate with Project Leads, Product Managers, and Engineering to define sourcing requirements and ensure manufacturability early in the design cycle.
• Manage relationships with key North American suppliers and identify new sourcing opportunities as needed.
• Provide guidance and leadership to buyers at JPW’s domestic manufacturing facilities.
• Lead sourcing initiatives for components, materials, and services supporting production operations.
• Conduct RFQs, lead quote analysis, and award business using total cost of ownership principles.
• Negotiate pricing, tooling costs, MOQs, lead times, and delivery schedules.
• Drive supplier development, onboarding, and continuous improvement in quality, delivery, and cost.
• Identify sourcing risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance sourcing efficiency and compliance.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Product Management, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Legal to support overall business goals.
• Track and report procurement KPIs, including cost savings, supplier performance, and on-time delivery.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field required; MBA preferred.

• Minimum of 7 years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience.
• Proven success in supplier negotiation, cost optimization, and strategic sourcing execution.
• Experience supporting engineering-driven product development (NPD preferred).
• Industry knowledge of machinery, woodworking, metalworking, power tools, or industrial equipment strongly preferred.
• Hands‑on sourcing experience in Asia (Taiwan, Mainland China, Vietnam, Thailand) highly desirable.
• Experience working with global suppliers and manufacturing operations.
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen with excellent negotiation skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and supplier capabilities.
• ERP experience required; SAP preferred.
• Exceptional communication and relationship‑building skills across all levels of the organization.
• Highly organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to travel globally up to 30%?

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What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay + Annual Bonuses
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, telehealth, and more from Day 1
• Retirement Plans & Employer Contributions
• Generous PTO + Paid Holidays
• Career Development & Learning Opportunities
• Team Member Appreciation Events
• A Culture That Values Integrity, Teamwork & Innovation

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Machinery Manufacturing

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JPW Industries is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected status.