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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.
$134,012 / year median in Wisconsin
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Procurement Manager at Connect Search, LLC Procurement Manager at Connect Search, LLC in Waukesha, Wisconsin Posted in about 11 hours ago.
Type:
full-time
Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Manager Location:
Brookfield, WI (On-site)
Salary:
$100,000-$120,000
Type:
Permanent; Full-time We're partnering with a growing manufacturing organization in the Brookfield area to identify a Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead the company's purchasing and sourcing functions. This is a high-impact opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys being hands-on, developing supplier strategies, driving cost savings, and leading a small team. Reporting directly to the CFO, this person will have significant visibility and influence across the organization. What You'll Do Lead the overall Procurement and Purchasing function, ensuring materials are available to support production and customer needs Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies focused on cost, quality, delivery, and supplier performance Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms with suppliers Identify and implement cost reduction, cost avoidance, and value engineering opportunities Build strong supplier partnerships and lead supplier performance reviews Monitor supplier and market trends that could impact cost, availability, and lead times Identify and mitigate supplier and supply chain risks Balance inventory investment, lead times, service levels, and procurement costs Oversee domestic and international freight relationships, compliance, and costs Track and communicate cost savings, cost avoidance, and material cost inflation Serve as the primary resource for sourcing data, spend analysis, and procurement reporting Lead, coach, and develop the purchasing team Establish team goals, monitor performance, and provide ongoing feedback and development Partner with Finance, Operations, Sales, and Engineering on procurement initiatives What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or a related field 7+ years of purchasing, procurement, or strategic sourcing experience Experience within a manufacturing environment Previous experience leading, mentoring, or supervising procurement professionals Proven experience negotiating supplier contracts and managing vendor relationships Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills SAP experience Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including reporting, analysis, and forecasting Why this role? Direct partnership with the CFO Leadership responsibility over a purchasing team Opportunity to directly influence sourcing strategy and cost savings Broad ownership across procurement, purchasing, suppliers, and inventory Flexible start and end times Medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, paid time off