Procurement Manager

JSP•Tullahoma, TN

About The Position

The Procurement Manager works at any JSP US location listed: Detroit, Madison Heights, or Jackson, Michigan; Butler, Pennsylvania; Tullahoma, Tennessee; or Wayne, Pennsylvania. The role partners with sales and manufacturing teams to shape and optimize procurement processes and is responsible for strategic sourcing of resins, automotive components, associated tooling, and other manufacturing materials; supplier and vendor management; contract negotiations; supply continuity; cost savings; and oversight of the purchase requisition process. The successful candidate represents JSP with professionalism, sound judgment, self-awareness, and composure, building productive relationships and lasting goodwill with suppliers. The role also supports commodity purchasing during resin shortages, works to protect supply, and collaborates with internal stakeholders to support business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Proven experience as a Procurement Manager, preferably within the automotive sector.
Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
In-depth knowledge of procurement regulations, processes, and best practices.
Ability to analyze data and market trends to inform strategic decisions.
Proficiency with procurement software and tools.
Excellent organizational and project management skills.
3–5 years of involvement with purchased components, including injection-molded components, stamped metal, wire frames, PU foam (molded and die cut), and associated tooling.
Demonstrated experience sourcing automotive components and associated tooling within a manufacturing environment.
Professional presence, communication skills, and judgment to represent JSP effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and composure to navigate challenging discussions constructively and build goodwill with suppliers.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or relevant certification, such as CSCP or CPSM.
Knowledge of molding, manufacturing, and tooling parameters.
Strong understanding of QS and IATF requirements.
Expertise in QAD.

Responsibilities

Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability.
Lead resin supply risk discussions with resin suppliers to support current production without supply disruption and ensure expediting costs are appropriate.
Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for resins, automotive components, associated tooling, and other purchased manufacturing components.
Cultivate collaborative supplier relationships through professional communication, sound judgment, and consistent follow-through.
Lead negotiations to secure favorable terms, contracts, and agreements while protecting supplier relationships and organizational value.
Support commodity purchasing during resin shortage issues and escalate within the resin supply base to protect supply.
Implement and monitor cost-saving initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
Analyze market trends and pricing to identify cost-reduction opportunities while maintaining quality standards.
Assess and mitigate procurement risks and develop contingency plans to ensure continuity of supply.
Collaborate with operations, finance, quality, and other departments to understand and support procurement needs.
Provide procurement expertise in support of overall business objectives.
Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations, company policies, and quality standards.
Maintain accurate procurement documentation and records.
Oversee the purchase requisition process.