Procurement Project Manager

Department: Procurement

Reports To: Director of Procurement

Location: On-site

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary:

The Procurement Project Manager is responsible for managing the procurement of materials, components, and services that support manufacturing operations. This role requires independent decision-making, supplier negotiation, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure cost-effective, high-quality, and on-time supply. The Procurement Project Manager plays a key role in supplier performance management and continuous improvement and cost savings initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities for assigned commodities or supplier groups

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to support production, cost, and meet required due dates

• Negotiate pricing, lead times, contracts, and terms within delegated authority

• Issue and manage purchase orders; proactively expedite and resolve supply issues

• Participate in supplier performance reviews and drive corrective actions when needed

• Partner with Planning, Production, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to align material availability with business needs

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers; support dual-sourcing and risk mitigation efforts

• Support cost-reduction, value engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Ensure purchasing data accuracy and compliance within ERP/MRP systems

• Mentor junior buyers or purchasing coordinators as needed

• Maintain compliance with company policies, contracts, and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 3–7 years of purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment

• Proven experience negotiating with suppliers and managing vendor relationships

• Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems

• Ability to independently manage multiple commodities or suppliers

Preferred:

• Experience with strategic sourcing and long-term supplier agreements

• APICS, CPSM, or similar professional certification

• Experience sourcing both domestic and international suppliers

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced negotiation and cost analysis skills

• Supplier relationship and performance management

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration

• High attention to detail with the ability to prioritize effectively

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems

Working Conditions

• Office-based role with regular interaction with manufacturing operations