Buyer

LHH; New Jersey; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

PTO 15 days

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Procurement Program Manager to support supply planning, supplier management, and operational execution across a complex manufacturing environment. This role drives end-to-end supply and demand optimization, partnering with suppliers, planning teams, and outsourced manufacturing partners to ensure material availability and continuity.

You will manage supplier negotiations, inventory levels, and process improvements while coordinating with ODM/contract manufacturers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
• 5+ years of procurement, supply chain, sourcing, or operations experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting ODM, contract manufacturing, or outsourced production models.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, inventory management, demand planning, and supplier management.
• Proven supplier negotiation and relationship management experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply and demand planning activities, inventory optimization, and supplier coordination.
• Partner with planning teams to align supply strategies with business demand.
• Coordinate with suppliers and outsourced manufacturing partners to support production requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels, identify shortages, and drive recovery actions.
• Assess supply risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and commercial terms with suppliers.
• Drive supplier performance related to quality, delivery, lead times, and capacity.
• Develop reporting and tracking tools to ensure visibility and accountability.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance supply chain performance.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier negotiation

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Our client is seeking a Procurement Program Manager to support supply planning, supplier management, and operational execution across a complex manufacturing environment. This individual contributor role will drive end-to-end supply and demand optimization while partnering with suppliers, planning teams, and outsourced manufacturing partners to ensure material availability and operational continuity.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply and demand planning activities, inventory optimization, and supplier coordination.
• Partner with planning teams to align supply strategies with business demand.
• Coordinate with suppliers and outsourced manufacturing (ODM/contract manufacturing) partners to support production requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels, identify shortages, and drive recovery actions.
• Assess supply risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and commercial terms with suppliers.
• Drive supplier performance related to quality, delivery, lead times, and capacity.
• Develop reporting and tracking tools to ensure visibility and accountability.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance supply chain performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
• 5+ years of procurement, supply chain, sourcing, or operations experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting ODM, contract manufacturing, or outsourced production models.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, inventory management, demand planning, and supplier management.
• Proven supplier negotiation and relationship management experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience supporting OEM, ODM, or global manufacturing operations.
• Background in inventory optimization, supplier capacity management, and supply continuity planning.
• Experience with ERP, planning, or procurement systems.

This role is ideal for a supply chain professional who excels at managing supplier relationships, navigating outsourced manufacturing environments, and driving operational results across a global supply network.

The client offers medical, dental, vision, company paid holidays and up to 15 days of PTO.

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