Procurement Manager

As a Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing procurement processes within the organization. Your responsibilities will include purchasing, supply chain management, and bottleneck analysis. The primary goal is to ensure timely procurement of materials and seamless coordination with suppliers to support operational effectiveness and customer satisfaction.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead and manage a team responsible for purchasing activities.
• Set clear performance goals, provide guidance, coaching, and training to team members.
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment, encouraging teamwork, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Analyze, initiate, and implement procurement efforts to ensure on-time delivery of materials and products.
• Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to secure favorable agreements aligned with company objectives.
• Issue production job orders to the manufacturing floor based on current customer order backlog and available production resources.
• Proactively identify bottlenecks or areas that could delay supply chain movement, delay production, or significantly impact supply commitments.
• Take action to prevent delays, involving other departments and management as necessary to resolve procurement or supply chain issues.
• Stay updated on materials, alternative suppliers, and industry trends to identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiency.
• Utilize ERP software, data analytics, and reporting tools to track procurement performance, supplier lead times, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Analyze data and generate reports on supplier performance, purchase order accuracy, and forecast accuracy, making recommendations for process improvements.
• Present reports and findings to senior management, highlighting areas for improvement in procurement strategies and making informed decisions.
• Identify areas for process improvement within procurement functions.
• Develop and implement streamlined procurement processes, best practices, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and productivity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize procurement techniques, such as vendor selection, safety stock calculations, and lead time reduction strategies.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education: Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations management, business administration, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze market trends and identify procurement opportunities.
• Solid understanding of supply chain principles, including procurement, production, and logistics.
• Proficient in data analytics tools and software for procurement performance analysis and supplier management.
• Strategic thinker and problem solver.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across various departments.
• Familiarity with procurement tools and ERP systems.
• High level of integrity, intellectual honesty, and self-awareness.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Experience:

• Proven experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain roles.
• Strong knowledge of procurement methodologies, supplier negotiation, and demand planning.
• Proficiency in procurement software, ERP systems, and data analysis tools.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve operational goals.