Manager, Supply Chain & Procurement (ATA)

TEEMA Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA Group in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Manager of Supply Chain & Procurement to lead a team of buyers and procurement specialists. Responsibilities include strategic sourcing, supplier management, and overseeing end-to-end procurement processes.

You will drive global and regional sourcing, conduct complex negotiations, and implement improvements in SAP/MRP, reporting, and workflows. A seasoned leader with strong analytical and communication skills is ideal for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, including senior-level buying responsibilities.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Proven success in high-level supplier negotiations and cost-saving initiatives.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and strategic problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred).
• Proficiency in procurement platforms (SAP, Oracle, Coupa) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of VMI, JIT, supply planning, and global sourcing practices.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of contract law and procurement compliance standards.
• Relevant certifications (CPSM, CSCP, PMP) are a plus.
• Bilingual language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of buyers and procurement specialists, providing coaching and career development.
• Allocate workload, set priorities, and ensure timely completion of procurement activities.
• Build a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and ethical sourcing.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical

Communication

Stakeholder management

Contract knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Coupa

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Manager, Supply Chain & Procurement (ATA)
Job ID: 90818
Location: Phoenix, Arizona

What you will be doing:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of buyers and procurement specialists, providing coaching, performance feedback, and career development.
• Allocate workload, set priorities, and ensure timely completion of procurement activities.
• Build a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and ethical sourcing within the procurement function.

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Develop and execute global and regional sourcing strategies to support operational and financial objectives.
• Lead complex negotiations to secure favorable pricing, terms, quality, and long-term supply assurance.
• Establish supplier scorecards, oversee performance reviews, and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers to support technology, cost, and capacity requirements.

Procurement Operations & Process Improvement

• Oversee end-to-end procurement processes, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and alignment with internal controls.
• Lead initiatives to enhance procurement systems (SAP/MRP), workflows, automation tools, and reporting capabilities.
• Develop category playbooks, standardized procedures, and procurement best practices.
• Partner with Inventory, Planning, and Operations teams to optimize supply chain performance, VMI, JIT, and risk mitigation strategies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, and Corporate Procurement to support new product introduction, cost modeling, budgeting, and contract review.
• Support strategic projects, factory readiness efforts, and corporate alignment on global sourcing initiatives.
• Participate in cross-functional business reviews and present procurement strategies, supplier KPIs, cost savings, and risk assessments.

Data & Financial Analysis

• Conduct market research, cost analysis, and benchmarking to identify opportunities for cost reduction and supply optimization.
• Prepare and deliver reports on procurement metrics, compliance, supplier health, and category spending.
• Support financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting related to procurement activities.

What you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, including senior-level buying responsibilities.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred (team lead, mentoring, or indirect management acceptable).
• Proven success in high-level supplier negotiations and cost-saving initiatives.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and strategic problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred).
• Proficiency in procurement platforms (SAP, Oracle, Coupa) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of VMI, JIT, supply planning, and global sourcing practices.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of contract law and procurement compliance standards.
• Relevant certifications (CPSM, CSCP, PMP) are a plus.
• Bilingual language skills are a plus.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to continue visiting our website for other roles that may be a good fit.

For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com