Procurement Manager

Innovo Global Talent; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovo Global Talent, a fast-growing technology company, is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead supplier strategy, sourcing, and end-to-end supply chain operations across North America.

You will manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, oversee hardware sourcing, logistics, inventory, and BOM optimization, partnering with engineering and operations to support rapid product development and deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain operations (hardware/manufacturing preferred).
• Proven vendor negotiation and supplier management.
• Strong NA logistics and shipping operations experience.
• Familiarity with BOM and inventory processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a network of suppliers and service providers.
• Lead negotiations on pricing, contracts, and commercial terms.
• Source hardware components and engineering services aligned with product needs.
• Collaborate with vendors to meet technical specifications, quality, and performance standards.
• Oversee inbound logistics into the Boston area and outbound distribution across North America.
• Optimize freight, warehousing, and delivery for cost, speed, and reliability.
• Manage shipping processes, documentation, and third-party logistics partners.
• Own inventory planning, including spare parts and replenishment strategies.
• Maintain efficient and organized shop and storage operations.
• Manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) and drive cost optimization initiatives.
• Partner with engineering to balance cost, quality, and performance in sourcing decisions.
• Work closely with engineering teams to interpret drawings and technical requirements.
• Support product builds, deployments, and operational scaling initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Inventory discipline

Technical reading

Cost optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Hands-on

Adaptability

Education

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

Job description

A fast-growing technology company is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead supplier strategy, logistics, and material flow across North America.

In this role, you will oversee vendor relationships, sourcing, and end-to-end supply chain operations to ensure scalable growth while maintaining cost efficiency and high quality standards.

You’ll partner closely with engineering, operations, and leadership to align sourcing strategies with product development and deployment timelines. This is a hands-on, high-impact role in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a network of suppliers and service providers
• Lead negotiations on pricing, contracts, and commercial terms
• Source hardware components and engineering services aligned with product needs
• Collaborate with vendors to meet technical specifications, quality, and performance standards

Logistics & Operations

• Oversee inbound logistics into the Boston area and outbound distribution across North America
• Optimize freight, warehousing, and delivery for cost, speed, and reliability
• Manage shipping processes, documentation, and third-party logistics partners

Inventory & Operations Management

• Own inventory planning, including spare parts and replenishment strategies
• Maintain efficient and organized shop and storage operations

Cost & BOM Management

• Manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) and drive cost optimization initiatives
• Partner with engineering to balance cost, quality, and performance in sourcing decisions

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with engineering teams to interpret drawings and technical requirements
• Support product builds, deployments, and operational scaling initiatives

Qualifications

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain operations (hardware/manufacturing preferred)
• Proven track record of vendor negotiation and supplier management
• Strong experience with North American logistics and shipping operations
• Familiarity with inventory management and BOM processes
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and understand hardware systems
• Experience working in a high-growth or startup environment is highly desirable

Skills

• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management expertise
• Highly organized with strong attention to inventory and operational detail
• Technically minded with a practical understanding of hardware systems
• Analytical approach with a focus on cost optimization
• Clear communicator with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• Hands-on, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Base salary: $105,000 – $140,000+ (dependent on experience and location)

Benefits include: