Procurement Manager

We are seeking a highly driven Procurement Manager to lead supplier negotiations, optimize vendor relationships, and drive meaningful cost savings across the organization. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and analytically minded, with the ability to use data and strong negotiation skills to identify efficiencies and deliver measurable year-over-year cost savings through strategic sourcing and supplier optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to optimize supply, improve quality, and maximize value across logistics, freight, packaging, and distribution.


• Lead supplier negotiations and manage commercial agreements to secure competitive pricing and favorable contract terms.


• Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships while continuously identifying opportunities for cost optimization and operational improvements.


• Manage procurement for long-term freight and shipping arrangements including small parcel carriers, trucking providers, and ocean freight.


• Own and execute sourcing strategies for capital expenditures (CapEx) across warehousing facilities, including automation equipment, utilities, engineering services, forklifts, warehouse vehicles, and other site investments.


• Lead supplier onboarding processes including supplier audits, capability assessments, and production trials.


• Anticipate and manage sourcing barriers and supply challenges while proactively managing spend and identifying savings opportunities.


• Develop negotiation strategies, scopes of work, and executive summaries for key procurement initiatives.


• Negotiate renewals of software and service agreements to ensure competitive pricing and reduce vendor fragmentation.


• Attend domestic and international trade shows to identify emerging suppliers, materials, technologies, and operational capabilities.


• Identify and implement innovative approaches to reduce costs, improve quality, and enhance overall value across procurement activities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience negotiating supplier contracts and commercial agreements.


• Strong knowledge of procurement, logistics, and inventory management.


• Experience leading supplier onboarding processes including audits, capability assessments, and production trials.


• Familiarity with manufacturing processes related to electrical appliances or consumer products.


• Advanced Excel skills with strong cost modeling and financial analysis capabilities.


• Strong understanding of P&L impact and year-over-year cost savings metrics.


• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.


• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail and the ability to drive initiatives independently.