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Sr Manager of Procurement
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A Procurement or Sourcing Manager manages the procurement of supplies for a company or organization. Develops policies and schedules for regular procurements. Trains and supervises staff, develops relationships with suppliers, researches and inspects supplies, and negotiates supply and shipping prices.
$129,552 / year median in Tennessee
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary To Apply for this Job Click Here We are seeking an experienced Sr. Manager of Procurement to lead strategic and tactical procurement for a manufacturing operation. This role will oversee supplier relationships, strategic sourcing, cost optimization, material availability, and purchasing processes while developing a high-performing procurement team. The ideal candidate has strong manufacturing purchasing experience, excellent negotiation skills, and a proven ability to improve supplier performance, reduce lead times, control costs, and drive continuous improvement. Sr.
Manager of Procurement Responsibilities:
Lead purchasing and procurement activities for direct and indirect materials. Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier partnerships. Negotiate pricing, contracts, terms, and supplier agreements. Monitor supplier performance, quality, delivery, lead times, and cost. Ensure continuity of supply and proactively identify and mitigate procurement risks. Partner with Engineering, Operations, Production, and Sales on new products and engineering changes. Develop and improve purchasing policies, processes, KPIs, and best practices. Utilize ERP/MRP systems to maintain accurate purchasing data and improve procurement efficiency. Lead, coach, and develop the purchasing team. Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the procurement function. Sr.Manager of Procurement Qualifications:
7-10 years of purchasing/procurement experience in a manufacturing environment , preferably machining, fabrication, or assembly. 5+ years of purchasing leadership experience. Proven experience with strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations. Strong knowledge of manufacturing procurement and supplier management. Experience with MRP/ERP systems; Traverse preferred . Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to drive accountability, improve processes, and deliver measurable results. Sr.Manager of Procurement Benefits:
401k with matchHealthcare Vacation/PTO/Sick Days JOB ID :
181268 #post Rico Villavicencio To Apply for this Job Click Here Apply Now Share This Job Share on Email Share on Linkedin Share on Facebook 𝕏 Share on X Share on EmailBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Dental Insurance