Procurement Manager
Title: Indirect Procurement Manager
Salary: $110-130k
Location: Bergen County, NJ
Company Profile: A leader manufacturing company is looking to hire an Indirect Procurement Manager for their team. This person will be responsible for leading supplier negotiations, optimize vendor relationships, and drive meaningful cost savings across the organization. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented with the ability to use data and negotiation skills to identify efficiencies and deliver cost savings through strategic sourcing and supplier optimization.
The Indirect Procurement Manager Will Be Responsible for the Following:
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies to optimize supply, improve quality, and maximize value across logistics, freight, packaging, and distribution.
- Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships while continuously identifying opportunities for cost optimization and operational improvements.
- Lead supplier negotiations and manage commercial agreements to secure competitive pricing and favorable contract terms.
- Anticipate and manage sourcing barriers and supply challenges while proactively managing spend and identifying savings opportunities.
- Lead supplier onboarding processes including supplier audits, capability assessments, and production trials.
The Indirect Procurement Manager Should Have the Following Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- 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.
- Strong understanding of P&L impact and year-over-year cost savings metrics.
- Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
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