Procurement Manager

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead sourcing, supplier management, and procurement strategy across a diverse portfolio of materials and goods. This is a newly created leadership position offering the opportunity to help shape procurement processes, influence long-term sourcing strategies, and contribute to the continued growth of the organization.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, skilled negotiator, and collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role will partner closely with supply chain, operations, technical, and commercial teams to ensure supply continuity, cost optimization, and supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement and sourcing strategies in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify alternative suppliers to strengthen supply chain resilience.
• Monitor market conditions, commodity trends, and supply risks to proactively manage cost, availability, and business continuity.
• Build strong partnerships with operations, supply chain, technical, and commercial stakeholders to support business objectives.
• Lead supplier relationship management activities, including performance reviews, audits, and ongoing evaluations.
• Establish and track supplier scorecards and key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast demand and align procurement plans with production requirements.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, terms, and conditions that deliver favorable outcomes for the organization.
• Support multiple manufacturing locations by coordinating material flow and maintaining effective communication across teams.
• Contribute to the development and scalability of procurement functions, processes, and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; equivalent experience will also be considered.
• 5+ years of procurement experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Previous people leadership or management experience required.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven success improving supplier performance, cost effectiveness, quality, and delivery results.ce is highly preferred.
• Experience working with ERP systems; SAP S/4
  
  HANA experience highly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with high-SKU product environments is a strong plus.
• Procurement experience involving chemicals, raw materials, or highly technical manufacturing categories is highly desirable.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

• Newly created role with significant visibility and influence across the organization.
• Opportunity to help build, scale, and mature procurement processes and capabilities.
• Exposure to a complex manufacturing environment with a broad supplier network and large-scale operations.
• Chance to leverage modern tools, systems, and technology to drive operational efficiencies.
• Limited travel required (approximately 10%) for supplier visits and audits.