Procurement Manager
Join an industry leader within their manufacturing niche. Global role, ample room for internal advancement opportunity.
Our client is a well-established global manufacturing organization seeking a strategic and results-driven Procurement Manager to join its supply chain team. This position will play a critical role in developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, driving cost savings initiatives, and ensuring supply continuity across multiple manufacturing operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys partnering with technical, operational, and commercial stakeholders while making a measurable impact on business performance.
Job Description
Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives across assigned spend categories. Identify and qualify new suppliers to improve cost, quality, service, and risk mitigation. Lead supplier negotiations, contract discussions, and commercial agreements. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while managing supplier performance metrics. Monitor market trends, commodity movements, and material availability to support informed purchasing decisions. Drive continuous cost reduction and value improvement programs. Analyze spend data and procurement performance to identify opportunities for optimization. Partner closely with manufacturing, engineering, product development, and commercial teams. Support forecasting activities and long-term supply planning efforts. Develop supplier scorecards and KPI reporting to measure performance and accountability. Ensure continuity of supply and proactively manage procurement-related risks.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
Bachelor's degree. 5+ years of procurement, sourcing, or purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment. Proven experience developing and implementing sourcing strategies. Strong supplier relationship management experience. Demonstrated success negotiating contracts and supplier agreements. Experience achieving measurable cost savings and process improvements. Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate spend, supplier performance, and market trends. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
What's on Offer
Base salary targeting $85,000 - $100,000, with flexibility for highly qualified candidates. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. 401(k) with company match. Life and disability insurance. Paid parental leave. Additional wellness and voluntary benefit offerings. Strong long-term career growth potential within a stable manufacturing organization.