Procurement Manager

About the role

The Procurement Manager leads the procurement function to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply of materials for manufacturing operations. This role develops and executes procurement strategies, manages supplier performance, and partners cross-functionally to support production requirements. The position also drives continuous improvement initiatives to optimize inventory, reduce costs, and strengthen supply chain performance.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives while maintaining product quality and supply continuity.
• Collaborate with Planning, Operations, Engineering, and Manufacturing to ensure material availability supports production schedules.
• Analyze purchasing trends, supplier performance, and market conditions to identify opportunities for improvement and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Manage procurement activities to optimize inventory levels while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Develop contingency plans to reduce supplier risk and improve supply continuity.
• Support new product introductions through supplier sourcing, qualification, and procurement planning.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, contractual requirements, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Provide leadership and direction for the procurement function by coaching and developing the Buyer while building a high-performing procurement organization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve procurement processes, supplier performance, and operational efficiency.
• Prepare and present procurement metrics, supplier scorecards, savings initiatives, and performance reports to leadership.

Required skills

• Procurement
• Supply chain management
• Manufacturing operations
• Supplier management
• Negotiation
• MRP/ERP systems
• Inventory management
• Production planning
• Data analysis

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Equivalent directly related work experience

Benefits

• Mental health support
• Life & disability insurance
• Private health insurance
• Telemedicine
• Company pension plan
• Employee discounts
• Flexible working hours
• Paid sick leave
• Remote work