Procurement Manager

Fanatics Commerce • Winona, MN

19d • Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Manager leads end-to-end procurement operations, sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, and purchasing team performance across assigned categories and business functions. Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, the role works with internal partners and external suppliers to support production continuity, inventory optimization, cost reduction, and long-term supply chain objectives. The manager is expected to deliver measurable business and fan impact through leadership and execution, using data, automation, and AI-enabled insights.

The role oversees procurement operations and supplier management, develops sourcing strategies, and leads a team of Procurement Analysts, Associate Buyers, Buyers, and Senior Buyers. It also coordinates supplier onboarding, new product commercialization, material transitions, sourcing approvals, and issue resolution across functions. The position is onsite in Winona, Minnesota.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Strategic Sourcing, including supplier negotiations, sourcing initiatives, inventory planning, and procurement operations.
• At least 3 years of leadership or team management experience, including coaching, developing, and performance-managing procurement professionals at multiple levels.
• Strong ERP/MRP systems knowledge and advanced Excel skills, with the ability to analyze purchasing data and inventory signals.
• Advanced negotiation and supplier management capabilities, including experience managing pricing, lead times, freight, payment terms, and contracts with strategic suppliers.
• Experience in manufacturing, consumer products, or production-driven environments, with an understanding of supply chain risk and operational continuity.
• Ability to manage complex operational priorities, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and drive accountability across teams and supplier partners.
• Process improvement and operational discipline, including experience developing KPIs, standardizing reporting, and executing continuous improvement initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Operations, Planning, Logistics, Product Development, Engineering, Compliance, Finance, Sales, and Customer Service to align procurement with operational and commercial priorities.
• Lead supplier onboarding, new product commercialization, material transitions, and sourcing approvals with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Influence internal teams and suppliers to maintain supply continuity and meet performance standards.
• Oversee and develop Procurement Analysts, Associate Buyers, Buyers, and Senior Buyers through workload management, coaching, performance management, and career development.
• Develop team capabilities, improve processes, establish KPIs, and standardize reporting.
• Support production continuity and inventory optimization so products reach fans on time across channels.
• Resolve supplier performance issues, shortages, quality concerns, freight delays, and operational disruptions that could affect product availability or customer service.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for cost reduction, supplier diversification, risk mitigation, and operational continuity.
• Monitor market conditions, material trends, freight impacts, and global supply chain risks to inform decisions.
• Drive procurement system enhancements, process improvements, and operational efficiencies.
• Support supplier consolidation, alternative sourcing, and new supplier development to strengthen the supply base and reduce single-source dependency.
• Manage daily procurement operations, purchasing activities, and supplier management across assigned categories.
• Monitor MRP, forecasts, inventory levels, and supplier performance to identify and address production continuity risks.
• Maintain purchasing data integrity, system accuracy, policy compliance, and documentation standards.
• Support budget planning, cost savings, inventory management, and working capital improvement efforts.
• Apply AI and technology, and use data and digital tools, to improve efficiency, quality, decisions, and performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed