Procurement Leader – Manufacturing Materials

Sterling Technologies, Incorporated; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

Dental insurance

Job summary

Sterling Technologies Inc., based in Wixom, Michigan, is seeking a Procurement Manager to source and manage materials for custom wire harnesses and electro-mechanical components. You will work closely with suppliers, engineering, production, quality, and planning teams to ensure material availability, cost competitiveness, and on‑time delivery.

The role requires coordinating with ERP/MRP systems, expediting critical materials, and maintaining supplier records.

Qualifications

• Degree in supply chain, business, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years purchasing/procurement experience in manufacturing.
• Experience buying electrical/electronic or electromechanical components preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strategies to balance cost, quality, lead time, and inventory.
• Review MRP requirements and issue purchase orders to ensure uninterrupted material supply.
• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, and cost.
• Expedite critical materials to support production schedules.
• Collaborate with planning and production to resolve material shortages.
• Maintain purchasing records within the ERP/MRP system.
• Support supplier negotiations regarding pricing, lead times, minimum order quantities, and delivery terms.
• Coordinate supplier corrective actions related to quality or delivery issues.
• Support ECOs and new product introductions by sourcing new materials and suppliers.
• Assist with cost-reduction initiatives, value engineering projects, and supplier development activities.
• Collaborate with quality and engineering teams to qualify new suppliers and components.
• Generate and maintain purchasing reports, supplier scorecards, and key performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, customer requirements, and industry standards.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Job description

Sterling Technologies Inc., based in Wixom, Michigan, is seeking a Procurement Manager to source and manage materials for custom wire harnesses and electro-mechanical components. You will work closely with suppliers, engineering, production, quality, and planning teams to ensure material availability, cost competitiveness, and on‑time delivery.

The role requires coordinating with ERP/MRP systems, expediting critical materials, and maintaining supplier records.