Procurement Manager
Location: Greater Newport Area
Hybrid Structure
Position Overview
The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading procurement activities to ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials and services that support production and business operations. This role oversees a procurement team and focuses on optimizing supplier relationships, purchasing processes, and inventory strategies to meet business objectives while maintaining quality and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
- Oversee and manage the procurement team, providing leadership, development, and performance guidance
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance team environment
- Supervise personnel decisions related to purchasing and inventory management
- Implement and train team members on new tools, systems, and procurement processes
Procurement & Supply Chain
- Manage all purchasing activities across materials and services
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and external partners
- Analyze purchasing trends, demand forecasts, and inventory levels to optimize planning
- Monitor forecast consumption and adjust purchasing to minimize risk and excess inventory
- Identify cost savings opportunities and drive continuous process improvements
- Ensure data accuracy and integrity within ERP systems
- Coordinate cross-functionally to support new product launches and operational changes
- Evaluate and improve procurement processes, workflows, and compliance standards
- Monitor market trends and supply chain risks impacting pricing and availability
- Support inventory management initiatives and financial forecasting efforts
- Expedite, delay, or cancel purchase orders based on business needs
- Engage with internal stakeholders across supply chain, operations, and leadership
General
- Support implementation of new tools, systems, and technologies
- Communicate key insights, risks, and performance updates to leadership
- Participate in industry events, supplier meetings, and trade shows
- Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for assigned categories or suppliers
- Support special projects and additional responsibilities as needed
Qualifications & Skills
- Proven ability to lead, develop, and manage teams
- Strong expertise in procurement, sourcing, and supplier management
- Experience in manufacturing and/or distribution environments
- Highly analytical with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to operate with urgency
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
- Experience working with ERP systems in complex environments
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree required (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain roles
- Prior experience managing or leading a team
- Experience working with contract manufacturers is preferred
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