Procurement Manager

$90,000 - $130,000/Yr

Specialized Fabrication Equipment Group - Newberg, OR

Full-time - Mid Level

Newberg, OR

About the position

The Procurement Manager at Specialized Fabrication Equipment Group LLC is responsible for leading the procurement function within the organization. This role focuses on developing strong supplier relationships, managing procurement operations, and ensuring optimal quality and cost efficiency in material delivery. The manager will mentor a team of procurement professionals and implement robust procurement strategies to support the company's operational goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive procurement strategies tailored to organizational needs, including make-buy analyses and domestic/global sourcing initiatives.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers, ensuring alignment with cost, quality, and delivery goals.
• Negotiate contracts to secure optimal terms, pricing, and payment conditions.
• Cultivate, maintain, and improve relationships with key suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier performance metrics (KPIs) and proactively drive corrective actions.
• Rationalize supplier bases to optimize costs and ensure quality.
• Partner with Planning, Production, Engineering, and Quality to address supplier issues and improve product development processes.
• Support new product launches and design-for-manufacturing initiatives.
• Manage, mentor, and evaluate a team of procurement professionals.
• Oversee training, recruitment, and performance management to build a high-performing team.
• Establish and adjust purchasing policies within ERP systems for efficiency.
• Regularly review and act upon supply chain KPIs, including lead times, on-time delivery, cost savings, and inventory turnover.
• Lead critical shortages process and associated activities to improve production output.
• Lead procurement value stream mapping and process improvement projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of procurement experience in a manufacturing setting, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing, supplier improvement, and global supply chains.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Intuitive, SyteLine) and procurement project management.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Advanced skills in Excel including working knowledge of pivot tables and data mining.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional team leadership skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the metals manufacturing or heavy machining industry.
• License/certification in ASCM: CPIM or CSCP.
• Background in new product development, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), or related disciplines.
• Expertise in inventory management and process optimization.