Procurement Manager
Procurement Manager
We are partnering with a leading advanced manufacturing and technology organization to appoint a Procurement Manager to join their team in the Greater Houston area. This is a high-impact, onsite position responsible for driving sourcing programs, supplier strategy, and cross-functional initiatives that support new product development, supply continuity, and long-term operational success across a global manufacturing network.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead strategic sourcing programs from concept through production, ensuring successful execution across supply chain, engineering, manufacturing, and quality functions.
- Support new product introduction (NPI) activities, including supplier selection, qualification, and production readiness planning.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies focused on cost optimization, supplier performance, and supply chain resilience.
- Manage RFQ processes, supplier negotiations, contract implementation, and commercial discussions with global suppliers.
- Drive second-source and multi-source qualification initiatives to reduce risk and strengthen supply continuity.
- Coordinate supplier onboarding, capability assessments, and ongoing supplier development activities.
- Monitor market trends, capacity constraints, and supply chain risks while supporting mitigation strategies.
- Partner closely with internal stakeholders to manage engineering changes, component transitions, and lifecycle planning initiatives.
Experience Required
- 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier development, program management, or supply chain within a manufacturing, electronics, technology, or industrial environment.
- Experience supporting NPI programs and working with cross-functional teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Background managing global suppliers and complex sourcing initiatives across multiple regions.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field.
Key Skills
- Language Skills: Professional fluency in Mandarin Chinese is required.
- Strategic Sourcing: Proven ability to develop sourcing strategies that improve cost competitiveness while maintaining quality and supply reliability.
- Program Management: Strong project management skills with experience leading multiple initiatives, timelines, and stakeholder groups simultaneously.
- Supplier Development: Experience qualifying suppliers, managing performance, and building long-term strategic partnerships.
- Risk Management: Ability to identify supply chain risks, evaluate market conditions, and implement effective mitigation strategies.
- Analytics & Problem Solving: Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to assess complex sourcing challenges and develop practical solutions.
- Stakeholder Management: Effective communicator capable of influencing teams across engineering, operations, manufacturing, and executive leadership.
If you have experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and global manufacturing environments and would like to learn more about this opportunity, apply today.
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