Procurement Manager

MPE-Inc•Milwaukee, WI

18d

About The Position

The Procurement Manager at MPE, Inc. leads the commercial and new product development (NPD) procurement teams to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant delivery of materials and components for medical equipment manufacturing. Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the role oversees procurement, inventory management, and supplier relationships, aligning these activities with quality requirements, regulatory standards such as FDA and ISO 13485, and client expectations. The position leads sourcing strategy, purchasing operations, supplier performance, supply chain risk management, and procurement process improvement. It also manages procurement data for the SIOP process, supports new product development and client projects, and collaborates with engineering, sales, operations, finance, and company leadership. The role includes mentoring and developing purchasing team members and improving activities within MPE’s ERP system.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field.
At least 7 years of supply chain experience.
At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role.
Deep knowledge of medical industry regulations, including FDA, ISO 13485, and EU MDR, and their impact on supply chain operations.
Expertise in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
Proficiency in ERP systems, supply chain analytics, and lean methodologies.
Strong leadership and communication skills for managing teams and engaging internal and external stakeholders.
Experience in a high-mix, low-volume make-to-order/engineer-to-order environment.
Analytical mindset and experience in risk management and data-driven decision-making.

Nice To Haves

MBA or another advanced degree.
Experience in medical device manufacturing or healthcare.
Experience managing make-to-order/engineer-to-order purchasing supply chains for capital equipment or high-precision manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Improve sourcing strategy for capital equipment serving healthcare OEMs, with emphasis on scalability, cost efficiency, and quality.
Align purchasing operations with production schedules and client timelines for medical device projects.
Create vendor forecasts of material requirements to support manufacturing while minimizing inventory costs and ensuring availability.
Manage and report procurement data required for the SIOP process.
Oversee sourcing of materials that meet FDA, CE marking, and ISO 13485 standards.
Negotiate supplier contracts covering pricing, stocking agreements, delivery, and quality assurances.
Monitor supplier performance using scorecards and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
Mitigate supply chain risks through approaches such as dual sourcing, safety stock, long-term material holding agreements, and alternative suppliers.
Conduct supplier audits and maintain material traceability and procurement documentation for audits and client requirements.
Lead and mentor the commercial and NPD purchasing teams in Milwaukee.
Provide training on medical device regulations, procurement practices, and MPE’s commercialization platform.
Set and track team KPIs, including on-time delivery, cost savings, and supplier quality.
Streamline purchasing activities within MPE’s ERP system and support organizational improvements and assigned MBOs.
Use data analytics and market monitoring to inform decisions and improve procurement strategies.
Partner with engineering on supply chain capabilities for new product development and client specifications.
Collaborate with sales and operations to forecast demand and scale supply chains for healthcare OEM projects.
Work with finance to manage purchasing budgets and report cost performance to leadership.