Manager, Procurement

ABOUT THE JOB

The Procurement Manager owns both Direct and Indirect procurement, leading a team of high-performing Buyers to directly support the Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Facilities teams through successful negotiations, cradle-to-grave order management, and comprehensive supplier management. As the Procurement lead, this individual will be responsible for managing a team of buyers through the use of key metrics to quantitatively evaluate supplier performance. Successful execution of this role will ensure procured material supports the rapid needs of both engineering development programs & production planning requirements in alignment with strategic sourcing initiatives.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Lead cross-functional projects to achieve cost, quality, and delivery targets.
Provide hands-on training, coaching and mentorship to develop the skills and expertise of team members.
Drive organizational consistency and expectations through key performance indicators (KPIs).
Support engineering & manufacturing requirements and program timelines for development & production products.
Identify and execute cost reduction projects.
Negotiate commercial terms and Master Supply Agreements (MSAs).
Analyze supplier data and identify areas of opportunity for expanding and/or consolidating the ASL.
Place purchase orders, manage suppliers, and resolve downstream issues with receiving, finance, and accounting.
Maintain procurement-related master data in the ERP system and support required annual audits.
Own procurement process cradle-to-grave.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or related disciplines required.
5+ years of supply chain experience in progressive roles.
Experience with technical procurement.
Effective written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Ability to read drawings and blueprints.
Exceptional analytical and organizational skills.
Familiarity with leading ERP systems
US Person Status is required, as this position needs to access export-controlled data

Details

Location

United States Alabama, USA Huntsville, AL, USA

Salary

$99,000 – $131,000/year

Experience

Min. 5 years

ABOUT THE JOB

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Lead cross-functional projects to achieve cost, quality, and delivery targets.
Provide hands-on training, coaching and mentorship to develop the skills and expertise of team members.
Drive organizational consistency and expectations through key performance indicators (KPIs).
Support engineering & manufacturing requirements and program timelines for development & production products.
Identify and execute cost reduction projects.
Negotiate commercial terms and Master Supply Agreements (MSAs).
Analyze supplier data and identify areas of opportunity for expanding and/or consolidating the ASL.
Place purchase orders, manage suppliers, and resolve downstream issues with receiving, finance, and accounting.
Maintain procurement-related master data in the ERP system and support required annual audits.
Own procurement process cradle-to-grave.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or related disciplines required.
5+ years of supply chain experience in progressive roles.
Experience with technical procurement.
Effective written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Ability to read drawings and blueprints.
Exceptional analytical and organizational skills.
Familiarity with leading ERP systems
US Person Status is required, as this position needs to access export-controlled data