Procurement Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the procurement department, including the management of buyer assignments, workload distribution, performance evaluation, hiring, training, and development.

• Create and implement sourcing strategies that align with current production needs and support long-term growth objectives.

• Assess supplier capacity and identify additional or alternative sources to mitigate supply risks.

• Streamline supplier spending by consolidating orders and implementing blanket orders, long-term agreements, kanban systems, and vendor-managed inventory.

• Negotiate supplier pricing, lead times, payment terms, capacity commitments, and other commercial and contractual agreements.

• Oversee supplier contracts, including renewals, compliance, pricing adjustments, and long-term agreements.

• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering to identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers.

• Monitor supplier performance regarding delivery, quality, cost, and commercial aspects, while initiating corrective measures as needed.

• Develop risk mitigation strategies for supply chain vulnerabilities related to single-source suppliers, long-lead components, supplier financial stability, and geographic concentration.

• Manage procurement cost performance and track savings achieved.

• Establish and report on procurement and supplier performance metrics.

• Maintain purchasing and supplier data within ERP systems, supporting material planning and resolving shortages.

• Act as a representative for Procurement in cross-functional planning, program reviews, and executive meetings.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant education and experience.

• At least 5 years of experience in managing a procurement department or buyer team directly.

• Proven experience in scaling procurement operations and overseeing supplier capacity, consolidation, and purchasing efficiency.

• Experience in a low-volume, high-mix, high-complexity manufacturing environment such as medical capital equipment, semiconductor equipment, aerospace, or defense.

• Strong background in contract negotiation encompassing pricing, lead times, capacity commitments, and commercial terms.

• Familiarity with regulated quality systems, such as ISO 13485 or FDA 21 CFR Part 820.

• Practical experience with ERP and MRP systems, including purchase order management, lead-time maintenance, material planning, and shortage reporting.

• Excellent data analysis skills with the capability to assess spending, supplier delivery, costs, and performance metrics.

• Ability to convert production demand into material requirements, procurement workload, and supplier capacity needs.

• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, negotiation, and decision-making capabilities.

• Competence in effectively managing changing priorities and multiple tasks.

• Experience in implementing blanket orders, vendor-managed inventory, or supplier kanban systems.

• Proficiency in developing procurement or supply chain reports and dashboards.

• Formal training or certification in problem-solving methodologies such as A3, 8D, or Six Sigma.

• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, or APICS CSCP are preferred.

• Experience in participating in SIOP or S&OP processes.

• Experience in sourcing engineered-to-order assemblies, machined structures, and long-lead capital components.

• Mandarin language skills are not required, but would be an asset!

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary package.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Engaging work environment with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.