Job Description
Join our dynamic procurement team as a Senior Purchasing Manager and drive strategic sourcing excellence for Fortune 500 clients. You'll lead end-to-end procurement processes, optimize supply chains, and negotiate high-value contracts in a fast-paced global environment. This role offers unparalleled growth opportunities and the chance to impact multi-million dollar procurement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans across 15+ commodity categories
- Lead vendor negotiations achieving 15-20% cost reduction targets
- Manage $50M+ annual procurement budget with rigorous KPI tracking
- Oversee supplier relationship management and performance analytics
- Implement e-procurement systems driving 30%+ efficiency gains
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and sustainability standards
- Lead cross-functional teams in new product introduction processes
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or Business (MBA preferred)
- 8+ years progressive purchasing experience in manufacturing/retail
- CPSM or CIPS certification mandatory
- Expertise in SAP Ariba and Oracle procurement modules
- Proven success in international supplier management
- Advanced data analytics using Power BI/Excel
- Strong contract law and risk mitigation expertise
- Fluency in Spanish or Mandarin a significant plus