Procurement Manager

Munters

. Set procurement strategy and priorities across categories, and lead category managers and sourcing specialists .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $105,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in procurement strategy, supplier selection, and performance management, with a strong focus on cost savings and risk mitigation. Proven leadership in managing teams and collaborating across functions to optimize sourcing processes and supplier relationships.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Procurement Strategy DevelopmentSupplier Selection And QualificationNegotiating Supply AgreementsERP/MRP Systems KnowledgeTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Procurement ManagementSourcingSupplier Performance ManagementSpend AnalysisCost Savings DeliverySupplier AuditsRisk AssessmentCategory ManagementSupply Chain ManagementStandardizing Procurement Practices

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationAccountabilityCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

CPSMCPMAPICSASCM

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingSupplier Risk ManagementSupply AgreementsFabricated ComponentsElectronicsMotorsSheet Metal

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set procurement strategy and priorities across categories, and lead category managers and sourcing specialists
Review performance and develop the procurement team
Oversee supplier selection criteria and processes for sourcing, evaluating, qualifying, and approving suppliers
Approve final selection for key categories and critical parts
Ensure supplier selections consider total cost, quality, delivery performance, capacity, financial stability, and risk
Maintain and regularly review the approved supplier list
Approve supply agreements covering price, terms, lead times, and minimum order quantities
Deliver cost savings against target and validate savings with finance
Own supplier performance through scorecards and corrective action
Ensure backup suppliers for critical parts and manage supply risk
Coordinate with the materials manager on lead times, order quantities, and safety stock
Standardize sourcing, supplier terms, and procurement processes across both factories
Escalate supplier issues affecting production or customer commitments the same day
Own the procurement budget and report monthly on spend, savings, and supplier risk, including input to S&OP
Collaborate with buyers, plant operations, engineering, quality, finance, sales, legal, and key suppliers
Report to the Supply Chain Director and manage category managers and sourcing specialists

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of procurement, sourcing, or supply management experience in manufacturing
3+ years leading a team
Proven record of negotiating supply agreements and delivering measured savings
Experience leading supplier selection, qualification, and approval, including supplier audits or risk assessment
Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, spend analysis, and supplier performance management
Clear communication with suppliers, plant leadership, and executives
Proven ability to hold a team accountable and escalate risk early
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or a related field
Preferred: CPSM, CPM, or APICS/ASCM certification
Preferred: Experience sourcing fabricated components, electronics, motors, or sheet metal
Preferred: Experience managing procurement across more than one plant, including standardizing practices between sites

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer valuing diversity
Offers contingent on a pre-employment drug test and background check, as applicable for the position