Position Summary

The Procurement Manager with production planning experience is responsible for overseeing the acquisition of materials, goods, and services essential for production operations while ensuring cost-efficiency, quality, and timely delivery. They collaborate with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage inventory levels to align with production schedules and business goals. With expertise in production planning, they optimize procurement strategies to minimize downtime, reduce waste, and maintain seamless supply chain operations. They analyze market trends, forecast demand, and develop procurement policies to support long-term organizational objectives, all while ensuring compliance with industry and quality system regulations.

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement effective procurement strategies that align with production schedules and business goals.
• Analyze market trends and identify cost-saving opportunities for materials and services.
• Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with reliable suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing to ensure favorable agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure quality standards, timely delivery, and compliance with agreements.
• Collaborate with production teams to forecast material requirements based on production schedules.
• Manage inventory levels to avoid overstocking or shortages while minimizing costs.
• Address production delays by securing alternative suppliers or materials as needed.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline procurement and production processes for improved efficiency.
• Assess risks in the supply chain and develop contingency plans to address potential disruptions.
• Work closely with engineering, production, logistics, and quality teams to align procurement activities with business needs.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain seamless operations.
• Hire, train, and monitor job performance of procurement and planning team members.
• Oversee department supplier metric reporting on delivery and quality that meet regulated reporting standards.
• Identify new suppliers as needed and qualify for use on our approved supplier listing.
• Oversee department supplier metric reporting on delivery and quality that meet regulated reporting standards.
  
  

Education, Training, And Experience

• Education
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, procurement, logistics, or a related field.
• A master’s degree in business administration (MBA) or a related discipline is preferred but not required.
• Certifications such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing training is a plus.
• Experience:
• A minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in procurement, supply chain management, or production planning roles.
• Proven experience managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and optimizing procurement processes.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, inventory management software, or procurement software.
• Strong background in production planning, including forecasting, inventory optimization, and demand management.
• Skills and Competencies:
• In-depth knowledge of procurement practices, supply chain management principles, and ISO13485 quality system regulations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Rootstock MRP and/or NetSuite.
  

Physical And Environmental Considerations

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to walk through the factory environment safely.
• Required use of standard office equipment including laptop, phone, copier, etc.
• Typical office environment.