Job Description
Join our award-winning procurement team as a Senior Purchasing Manager and revolutionize how we source strategic materials across North America. We're seeking a visionary leader to drive cost savings, optimize supply chains, and build lasting vendor partnerships in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role offers hybrid flexibility and direct impact on our $500M annual procurement budget.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for 15+ key commodity categories
- Lead cross-functional negotiations with Tier-1 suppliers securing $5M+ contracts
- Analyze market trends and data to drive 12-18% annual cost reduction targets
- Manage ERP system (SAP) procurement modules ensuring 99.5% transactional accuracy
- Mentor 4 direct reports while fostering collaborative vendor relationships
- Drive sustainability initiatives through responsible sourcing programs
- Implement risk mitigation protocols for global supply chain disruptions
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field
- 8+ years progressive procurement experience with $50M+ spend portfolios
- CPSM or CIPS certification strongly preferred
- Expertise in strategic sourcing methodologies and total cost analysis
- Advanced proficiency in SAP MM and Power BI analytics tools
- Demonstrated success in international vendor management
- Exceptional negotiation skills with quantifiable cost-saving achievements
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through transformational projects