Procurement Project Manager
Plasticard Locktech International•Las Vegas, NV
7h•Onsite
About The Position
The Procurement Project Manager is responsible for managing the procurement of materials, components, and services that support manufacturing operations. This role requires independent decision-making, supplier negotiation, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure cost-effective, high-quality, and on-time supply. The Procurement Project Manager plays a key role in supplier performance management and continuous improvement and cost savings initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 37 years of purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proven experience negotiating with suppliers and managing vendor relationships
- Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
- Ability to independently manage multiple commodities or suppliers
- Advanced negotiation and cost analysis skills
- Supplier relationship and performance management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration
- High attention to detail with the ability to prioritize effectively
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems
Nice To Haves
- Experience with strategic sourcing and long-term supplier agreements
- APICS, CPSM, or similar professional certification
- Experience sourcing both domestic and international suppliers
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices
Responsibilities
- Manage procurement activities for assigned commodities or supplier groups
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies to support production, cost, and meet required due dates
- Negotiate pricing, lead times, contracts, and terms within delegated authority
- Issue and manage purchase orders; proactively expedite and resolve supply issues
- Participate in supplier performance reviews and drive corrective actions when needed
- Partner with Planning, Production, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to align material availability with business needs
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers; support dual-sourcing and risk mitigation efforts
- Support cost-reduction, value engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure purchasing data accuracy and compliance within ERP/MRP systems
- Mentor junior buyers or purchasing coordinators as needed
- Maintain compliance with company policies, contracts, and regulatory requirements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
