Procurement Manager US

Sereact GmbH•Boston, MA

4d•$105,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Procurement Manager, you will own our supplier network, logistics, and material flow—ensuring we can scale efficiently while controlling cost and maintaining quality. This role blends strategic sourcing with hands-on execution across vendors, inventory, and North American logistics. You’ll work closely with engineering, operations, and leadership to align sourcing, product requirements, and deployment timelines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain—preferably in hardware or manufacturing.
Experience negotiating with vendors and managing supplier networks.
Strong background in North American logistics and shipping operations.
Experience with inventory management and BOMs.
Ability to read technical drawings and understand hardware systems.
Experience in a high growth startup environment.
Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
Highly organized with solid inventory discipline.
Technically inclined with a practical understanding of hardware.
Analytical mindset with focus on cost optimization.
Clear communicator; effective cross-functionally.
Hands-on and comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

Build and manage vendor relationships; negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms.
Source hardware components and engineering services aligned with product needs.
Collaborate with vendors on specifications, quality, and performance.
Own inbound logistics to Boston and outbound shipments across North America.
Optimize freight, warehousing, and delivery for cost and reliability.
Manage shipping, documentation, and coordination with logistics partners.
Oversee inventory, including spare parts and replenishment.
Maintain organized, efficient shop and storage operations.
Manage BOMs and drive cost-down initiatives.
Partner with engineering on sourcing decisions that balance cost and performance.
Work closely with engineering to understand drawings and technical requirements.
Support product builds, deployments, and operational scaling.