Manager, Procurement

Jpw Industries • La Vergne, TN

112d

About The Position

The Procurement Manager will primarily focus on developing and executing a robust sourcing strategy for both direct and indirect spend across North America. This role emphasizes achieving cost efficiencies, timely acquisition of goods and services, risk mitigation, and fostering strong vendor relationships through effective sourcing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of procurement experience with a strong focus on sourcing.
• Proven track record in achieving cost savings and enhancing supplier portfolios through effective sourcing.
• Strong negotiation skills, particularly in supplier sourcing.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• ERP experience required (SAP Preferred).
• Must be able to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Must have good organizational skills, be efficient, dependable, and trustworthy.
• Maintain a positive attitude and professional approach with all team members.
• Must be able to travel globally: 30% travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Implement sourcing tactics across a range of categories, including finished goods, raw materials, components, and indirect spend, to achieve optimal value.
• Establish, manage, and optimize relationships with both new and existing suppliers through rigorous sourcing activities, including contract negotiations and performance evaluations.
• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive sourcing strategy for North America, in alignment with global supply chain goals.
• Proactively identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to improve product quality, cost-efficiency, and supply chain resilience.
• Understand engineering specifications, how they translate into supplier capability requirements and how specifications can impact quality and costs.
• Conduct RFQs to receive quotes and award business to suppliers.
• Coordinate design reviews and lead communications with Engineering and Suppliers to assure products meet all technical, quality and performance requirements.
• Negotiate component cost, tooling costs, minimum order quantity, lead times, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Perform buy analysis as needed and use Total Cost Ownership principles.
• Leverage sourcing initiatives to identify cost-saving opportunities and operate within budget constraints.
• Streamline sourcing and procurement processes to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
• Utilize sourcing strategies to evaluate and mitigate supplier-related risks, specific to changing market conditions.
• Develop and manage a procurement team specialized in sourcing, ensuring alignment with overall organizational objectives.
• Ensure that all sourcing and procurement activities comply with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies.
• Coordinate closely with internal departments such as Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Legal to integrate sourcing requirements.
• Develop and monitor sourcing-specific key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the success of procurement operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree