Procurement Manager

360 Recruiting Group • Stratford, CT

17h

About The Position

Leading our purchasing function and reporting directly to the President, the Procurement Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of procurement, from strategic domestic/international sourcing and cost savings initiatives to critical supplier quality management (ISO). Duties include: Strategic sourcing and cost management, including developing and executing sourcing plans, negotiating contracts, pricing and terms, and conducting market analysis to identify new sourcing opportunities and trends Supplier and Quality Management, including ISO compliance, ensuring all suppliers drive continuous improvement, supplier audits, and following up with key vendors to assure timely responses New Product Development and Engineering Collaboration, including representing the procurement team in the new product development lifecycle, ensuring early supplier involvement, and collaborating with Engineering to establish accurate BOMs and management procurement aspects of product launches Purchasing operations and management, including overseeing daily department activities, managing inventory levels, and leading and mentoring the purchasing team

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within a technical small manufacturing business
• Proven track record of achieving cost reductions and managing supplier relationships
• ISO quality standards and supplier auditing experience required
• Demonstrated experience working cross functionally with engineering teams on new product development products
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and purchasing software
• Experience managing a team
• Occasional travel required

Responsibilities

• Strategic sourcing and cost management, including developing and executing sourcing plans, negotiating contracts, pricing and terms, and conducting market analysis to identify new sourcing opportunities and trends
• Supplier and Quality Management, including ISO compliance, ensuring all suppliers drive continuous improvement, supplier audits, and following up with key vendors to assure timely responses
• New Product Development and Engineering Collaboration, including representing the procurement team in the new product development lifecycle, ensuring early supplier involvement, and collaborating with Engineering to establish accurate BOMs and management procurement aspects of product launches
• Purchasing operations and management, including overseeing daily department activities, managing inventory levels, and leading and mentoring the purchasing team

Benefits

• A competitive compensation based on experience and merit
• Annual Bonus
• A full benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision insurance as well as Short & Long term disability insurance
• 401K retirement plan with 4% company match
• Profit Sharing participation
• Up to 3 weeks of Paid Time Off to start
• Small company environment so you can have a significant impact and real opportunity for growth
• Clean and friendly work environment

What This Job Offers

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