Procurement Manager

Firebolt Group•Wixom, MI

1d•$70 - $82•Hybrid

About The Position

The Procurement Manager is a critical operational role within Firebolt's US manufacturing business, responsible for owning end-to-end procurement execution with a strong focus on direct production spend. This position ensures continuity of supply, disciplined supplier management, and cost performance while operating in close partnership with Production, Scheduling, Engineering, Innovation, and Global Supply Chain. Firebolt operates in a highly customized, fast-moving environment where materials, components, and supplier performance directly impact delivery, quality, and margin. The Procurement Manager is expected to be proactive, commercially minded, and deeply embedded in day-to-day operations, anticipating business needs and translating them into reliable, cost-effective supply solutions This role balances hands-on execution with structured improvement It requires strong data acuity, ownership of procurement processes and systems, and a service-oriented mindset toward internal stakeholders The Procurement Manager manages a small team, owns supplier relationships from sourcing through performance management, and partners closely with Finance to deliver savings, rebates, and accurate reporting that supports informed decision-making

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field required.

Responsibilities

Own sourcing and purchasing for production-critical direct spend categories
Ensure material availability aligned to the production schedule and capacity plan
Identify and mitigate supply risks including lead time, MOQ, supplier dependency, and quality exposure
Act as the primary escalation point for procurement-related production constraints
Full lifecycle ownership of assigned suppliers
Lead negotiations on pricing, payment terms, lead times, service levels, and rebates
Run structured supplier performance reviews
Manage US-based suppliers with defined offshore sourcing, primarily China
Maintain a tight operating rhythm with Scheduling and Production
Align procurement actions with forecast and capacity changes
Maintain visibility of inventory positions and critical materials
Balance service level, working capital, and risk
Own procurement process discipline across Cin7 and Monday
Ensure accuracy of supplier, pricing, and lead-time data
Use data and AI tools to identify risks and improvement opportunities
Production: continuity and responsiveness
Engineering: component and specification support
Innovation: NPD, trials, and supplier scouting
Own procurement savings delivery
Manage supplier rebates and reporting
Provide regular procurement reporting aligned with Finance
Line manage one Buyer
Set execution standards and priorities
Attend relevant trade shows and supplier events