Procurement Manager

Job Description The Senior Buyer / Procurement Manager oversees strategic purchasing activities to support a high performance manufacturing operation. This role is responsible for managing global suppliers, optimizing cost and quality, and ensuring a reliable supply of materials and components. The ideal candidate brings deep procurement expertise, strong negotiation skills, and hands on experience working with international vendors and complex manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead procurement activities for raw materials, components, equipment, and services across domestic and international markets.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that support production goals, cost reduction initiatives, and long term supply chain stability.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify global suppliers; negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to secure competitive advantages.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and compliance with quality, delivery, and service expectations.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, planning, and quality teams to ensure materials meet technical specifications and manufacturing requirements.
• Monitor market trends, commodity pricing, and global supply chain risks to inform purchasing decisions.
• Responsible for purchase order creation, approvals, and procurement workflows to ensure accuracy and adherence to company policies.
• Resolve supplier issues related to delivery delays, quality concerns, or capacity constraints.
• Lead cost saving initiatives, value engineering efforts, and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate procurement data, contracts, and supplier records within ERP/MRP systems.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and inventory optimization efforts.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.

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• 5-10 years of procurement or supply chain experience, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience managing international suppliers, global sourcing, and cross border logistics.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, BOM structures, and production planning.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar).
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field.