Senior Procurement Manager

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

📋 Description

• Directly oversee and cultivate the development of Buyers and other procurement staff.

• Set team priorities, distribute workloads, and define procurement goals.

• Provide leadership oversight across various manufacturing sites or regional operations.

• Mentor and coach team members to facilitate professional growth and succession planning.

• Ensure the alignment of procurement strategies, standardization of processes, and sharing of best practices across sites.

• Collaborate with site leadership teams to address operational priorities, manage inventory, and ensure supply continuity initiatives.

• Promote accountability, standardization, and ongoing improvement within procurement processes.

• Assist with performance management activities, including goal setting, feedback provision, and development planning.

• Formulate and implement procurement strategies that align with the company's objectives.

• Lead competitive sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and contract management tasks.

• Identify opportunities for cost savings, cost avoidance, and value enhancement.

• Analyze market trends, supply risks, tariffs, and commodity impacts to inform sourcing decisions.

• Facilitate dual sourcing and supply continuity efforts to reduce operational risks.

• Manage strategic supplier relationships and performance metrics related to quality, delivery, cost, and service.

• Conduct supplier business reviews and initiate corrective actions as necessary.

• Collaborate with Quality and Operations regarding supplier claims, nonconformances, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Assist with supplier onboarding, compliance documentation, and risk assessments.

• Negotiate commercial terms, payment conditions, and service agreements.

• Ensure procurement activities are compliant with internal controls, approval authorities, and purchasing policies.

• Support vendor master governance and ensure compliance with procurement systems.

• Ensure that requisition, purchase order, and contract processes are followed correctly.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or a related field.

• 7–10+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain.

• Preferred experience in managing procurement activities across multiple sites or regional operations.

• Experience in negotiating supplier agreements and managing strategic supplier relationships.

• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with SAP and procurement platforms such as Ariba is preferred.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

• Proficient in building relationships and effectively interacting with all levels of the organization.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive base salary.

• Full Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance coverage.

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with full vesting and company matching.

• Engaging role within the packaging and paper industry.

• Opportunities for professional advancement.