Manager, Global Procurement

Ranpak-Corp.-; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ranpak-Corp.- is seeking a senior Procurement leader to oversee a team of up to six specialists, establish goals and metrics, and drive accountability and continuous improvement across procurement functions.

You will develop and execute global sourcing strategies, negotiate favorable terms with suppliers, and manage performance through scorecards and reviews while ensuring data integrity in ERP/MRP systems and alignment with company growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 7+ years of procurement/sourcing in manufacturing.
• 3+ years leading procurement teams.
• Proven supplier contract negotiation experience.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing, inventory, and procurement best practices.
• ERP/MRP systems experience; SAP is a plus.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of up to six Procurement Specialists.
• Establish team goals, performance metrics, and development plans.
• Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer service excellence.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with company growth and operations.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for direct/indirect materials and services.
• Lead supplier negotiations to secure favorable pricing and terms.
• Manage supplier performance with scorecards, reviews, and continuous improvement programs.
• Evaluate market trends, commodity fluctuations, and risk to mitigate disruptions.
• Oversee purchasing to support production and customer commitments; collaborate with multiple functions.
• Analyze spend data, improve supplier performance, inventory, and cost efficiency.
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and expansion initiatives.
• Ensure data accuracy and ERP/MRP utilization; identify process improvements.
• Develop and monitor KPIs for cost savings, supplier performance, and service levels.
• Lead special projects and strategic supply chain initiatives as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field

Strategic sourcing and supplier management

Negotiation and contract management

Analytical and data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration and communication

Project and team leadership

ERP/MRP systems experience

SAP experience

Tools

SAP

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of up to six Procurement Specialists.
• Establish team goals, performance metrics, and development plans.
• Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer service excellence.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with company growth objectives and operational requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procurement procedures, and ethical sourcing standards.

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for direct and indirect materials, capital equipment, and services.
• Lead supplier negotiations to secure favorable pricing, contract terms, and long-term partnerships.
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities and value-engineering initiatives.
• Manage supplier performance through scorecards, business reviews, and continuous improvement programs.
• Evaluate market trends, commodity fluctuations, and supply risks to proactively mitigate disruptions.

Procurement Operations

• Oversee purchasing activities to ensure timely delivery of materials and services supporting production and customer commitments.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Finance teams to support business objectives.
• Analyze spend data and procurement metrics to improve supplier performance, inventory levels, and cost efficiency.
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and business expansion initiatives.
• Ensure data accuracy and effective utilization of ERP/MRP systems.
• Identify opportunities to streamline procurement processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cost savings, supplier performance, inventory management, and service levels.
• Lead special projects and strategic supply chain initiatives as needed.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of experience leading and developing procurement teams.
• Demonstrated success negotiating supplier contracts and managing strategic supplier relationships.
• Strong understanding of strategic sourcing, procurement operations, inventory management, and supply chain best practices.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems; SAP experience is a plus.
• Exceptional negotiation, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Global sourcing and international supplier management experience.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, CSCP, or APICS credentials.
• Experience leading procurement transformation or cost optimization initiatives.

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