Manager, Procurement and Planning
You are invited to join our client, a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services. As the Manager, Procurement and Planning you will be at the heart of the procurement and planning function. You will help drive efficiency, cost savings, and supply chain reliability across manufacturing operations, collaborating with finance, legal, engineering, and production teams to deliver critical materials on time.
- Hold a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or related field (master's preferred) or 4-6 years of related experience.
- 3+ years of experience in procurement, inventory management, and planning, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills with familiarity in global sourcing and logistics.
- Ability to manage changing and conflicting priorities with clear, proactive communication.
- High proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel (pivot tables, VLookup), PowerPoint, and Word.
- Proven track record in leading and developing teams; experience in driving continuous improvement is a plus (Six Sigma, Lean).
- ERP proficiency (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and experience using sourcing and procurement workflows.
- Supply chain certifications (APICS, CPM, CPSM) preferred.
- Relocation: The client will consider offering visa support if you need to relocate for this role.
What you will do day to day includes supervising, developing, and driving continuous improvement across procurement and planning, leading material delivery and supply readiness, reporting on KPIs such as cost savings and inventory turnover, negotiating with suppliers, collaborating across Finance and Legal on policies and risk, leading demand forecasting and production planning, and coordinating with manufacturing, logistics, and sales to balance cost and service levels. You will use ERP systems to manage workflows and support strategic initiatives that move the business forward.