Procurement Manager

<p>We are seeking a highly driven Procurement Manager to lead supplier negotiations, optimize vendor relationships, and drive meaningful cost savings across the organization. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and analytically minded, with the ability to use data and strong negotiation skills to identify efficiencies and deliver measurable year-over-year cost savings through strategic sourcing and supplier optimization.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Develop and implement sourcing strategies to optimize supply, improve quality, and maximize value across logistics, freight, packaging, and distribution.</li> <li>Lead supplier negotiations and manage commercial agreements to secure competitive pricing and favorable contract terms.</li> <li>Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships while continuously identifying opportunities for cost optimization and operational improvements.</li> <li>Manage procurement for long-term freight and shipping arrangements including small parcel carriers, trucking providers, and ocean freight.</li> <li>Own and execute sourcing strategies for capital expenditures (CapEx) across warehousing facilities, including automation equipment, utilities, engineering services, forklifts, warehouse vehicles, and other site investments.</li> <li>Lead supplier onboarding processes including supplier audits, capability assessments, and production trials.</li> <li>Anticipate and manage sourcing barriers and supply challenges while proactively managing spend and identifying savings opportunities.</li> <li>Develop negotiation strategies, scopes of work, and executive summaries for key procurement initiatives.</li> <li>Negotiate renewals of software and service agreements to ensure competitive pricing and reduce vendor fragmentation.</li> <li>Attend domestic and international trade shows to identify emerging suppliers, materials, technologies, and operational capabilities.</li> <li>Identify and implement innovative approaches to reduce costs, improve quality, and enhance overall value across procurement activities.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Demonstrated experience negotiating supplier contracts and commercial agreements.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of procurement, logistics, and inventory management.</li> <li>Experience leading supplier onboarding processes including audits, capability assessments, and production trials.</li> <li>Familiarity with manufacturing processes related to electrical appliances or consumer products.</li> <li>Advanced Excel skills with strong cost modeling and financial analysis capabilities.</li> <li>Strong understanding of P&amp;L impact and year-over-year cost savings metrics.</li> <li>Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.</li> <li>Highly organized with a strong attention to detail and the ability to drive initiatives independently.</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Salary Range (commensurate with experience)</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$110,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$135,000 USD</span></div></div></div>