Strategic Purchasing Manager - Manufacturing
Job Title: Strategic Purchasing Manager
Location: [Insert Location]
Department: Supply Chain / Procurement
Reports To: Director of Supply Chain
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary:
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking Strategic Purchasing Manager to lead our procurement operations and drive transformation initiatives within our manufacturing environment. This role is critical in optimizing supply chain, leveraging SAP systems, and implementing best-in-class procurement strategies to support business growth and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives to reduce costs, improve supplier performance, and mitigate supply risks.
- Lead procurement transformation projects, including process redesign, digitalization, and change management.
- Manage and optimize the use of SAP (MM, Ariba, or S/4HANA) for procurement operations, reporting, and analytics.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, production, finance, and quality teams to align purchasing strategies with business objectives.
- Identify and qualify new suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, delivery, and cost targets are met.
- Monitor market trends, commodity pricing, and global supply chain risks to inform purchasing decisions.
- Establish and track KPIs to measure procurement performance and drive continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical sourcing standards.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement within a manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience leading procurement transformation initiatives and change management.
- Strong proficiency in SAP ERP systems (MM, Ariba, or S/4HANA).
- Excellent negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
- Strong leadership and communication abilities with a collaborative mindset.
- Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, or PMP are a plus.
Why Join?
- Be a key player in shaping the future of our procurement function.
- Work in a dynamic and innovative manufacturing environment.
- Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
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