Procurement Manager

emeis Deutschland; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Disability Coverage

Training & Development

Work From Home

Wellness Resources

Job summary

emeis Deutschland is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead sourcing, supplier management, and purchasing operations to ensure a reliable, cost-effective supply of materials for manufacturing.

In this role you will develop procurement strategies, manage supplier performance, and partner with Planning, Operations, and Engineering to support production requirements while driving continuous improvement in inventory and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in procurement/purchasing within manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or related field.
• Experience negotiating supplier agreements and managing strategic relationships.
• Experience leading, coaching, or developing teams.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems and procurement planning.
• Strong understanding of inventory management and production planning.
• Proven ability to analyze data, identify trends, and drive procurement solutions.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong cost savings and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier selection, contract negotiations, and ongoing performance management.
• Monitor supplier performance via KPIs and take corrective actions.
• Identify and implement cost reduction while maintaining quality and supply continuity.
• Collaborate with Planning, Operations, Engineering, and Manufacturing on material availability.
• Analyze purchasing trends and market conditions to mitigate risks.
• Optimize inventory levels and minimize excess/obsolete stock.
• Develop contingency plans to reduce supplier risk and improve continuity.
• Support new product introductions through supplier sourcing and procurement planning.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with policies, contracts, and ethical sourcing.
• Provide leadership and development for the procurement team.
• Drive continuous improvement of procurement processes and supplier performance.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Supplier management

Negotiation

Leadership

MRP/ERP

Inventory management

Data analysis

Excel

Cost reduction

Cross-functional

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

ERP software

MS Excel

Data analytics tools

Job description

We are seeking a Procurement Manager to lead sourcing, supplier management, and purchasing operations while ensuring a reliable, cost-effective supply of materials that supports production, inventory, and business growth.

The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading the procurement function to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply of materials supporting manufacturing operations. This role develops and executes procurement strategies, manages supplier performance, partners cross-functionally to support production requirements, and drives continuous improvement initiatives that optimize inventory, reduce costs, and strengthen supply chain performance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead supplier selection, contract negotiations, and ongoing supplier performance management.
• Monitor supplier performance through key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives while maintaining product quality and supply continuity.
• Collaborate with Planning, Operations, Engineering, and Manufacturing to ensure material availability supports production schedules.
• Analyze purchasing trends, supplier performance, and market conditions to identify opportunities for improvement and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Manage procurement activities to optimize inventory levels while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Develop contingency plans to reduce supplier risk and improve supply continuity.
• Support new product introductions through supplier sourcing, qualification, and procurement planning.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, contractual requirements, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Provide leadership and direction for the procurement function by coaching and developing the Buyer while building a high-performing procurement organization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve procurement processes, supplier performance, and operational efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Minimum 6 or more years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment required.
• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating supplier agreements and managing strategic supplier relationships.
• Previous experience leading, coaching, or developing employees, direct reports, or project teams is required.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems and procurement planning.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, production planning, and manufacturing operations.
• Proven ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop strategic procurement solutions.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong financial and business acumen with experience managing cost savings initiatives.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

Together for people in every phase of life

Working at emeis means being part of a community that advocates for people in every phase of life. We combine medical, nursing and therapeutic competence- and thus create the basis for effective support.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home
• Wellness Resources