PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Rapidly growing world-class manufacturer providing high-quality, effective products for health and wellness is in search of a Procurement Manager who will be responsible for executing purchasing strategies and supplier management activities to support manufacturing operations and customer service objectives across all facilities. This role oversees purchasing execution, supplier performance, material availability, and procurement processes while partnering closely with Supply Planning, Operations, Quality, and Finance. Hours are Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm with 3 days in-office (Tues, Wed, Thurs). Salary depends on experience. Company offers 401(k), Dental insurance, Health insurance, PTO, Vision insurance, Flexible Spending Account, and Holiday bonus plan.

Responsibilities:
Develop, manage, and improve supply chain strategies to support company objectives, cost targets, and service requirements.
Manage, coach, and support buyers in their daily activities.
Negotiate pricing, ensure contract compliance and adherence, and delivery terms with vendors.
Report regularly to upper management on supply chain risks and issues.
Visit vendors regularly.
Evaluate supplier risks and support dual sourcing and continuity planning initiatives.
Ensure that safety, regulatory and company policies are followed.
Develop and manage key performance indicators, including on-time delivery, inventory turns, order fill rate, and supplier performance.
Lead cost-reduction initiatives across purchasing, logistics, warehousing, and inventory management.
Partner with Planning and Inventory Governance to support material availability and inventory objectives
Support commercialization and new product launches through supplier coordination and material readiness
Evaluate and recommend technology, tools, and systems to improve supply chain visibility and decision-making.