Procurement Manager

KHS USA INC; Goerke's Corners (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Educational Reimbursement

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

10 Paid Holidays per year

401K with Company Match

Job summary

KHS USA INC. in Waukesha, WI seeks a highly analytical Procurement Manager to lead strategic procurement initiatives and support our global supply chain operations.

You will manage procurement projects, drive sourcing strategies, forecast needs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of materials and components. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 5+ years of procurement experience in manufacturing, and proven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of procurement, supply chain, sourcing, project management, or related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present complex data.
• Experience managing procurement projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Knowledge of forecasting, supply planning, and make-versus-buy analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement-related projects and strategic initiatives to support business objectives.
• Manage and analyze procurement data to identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and supply chain optimization.
• Partner with Engineering to develop sourcing strategies and support make-versus-buy decisions.
• Monitor procurement performance metrics and provide reporting and recommendations to management.
• Develop and maintain procurement dashboards, reports, and executive summary updates.
• Organize and structure data to drive informed decision-making and successful project execution.
• Establish priorities, coordinate resources, and ensure timely completion of procurement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Assembly, Engineering, and After-Sales teams on expedited procurement activities.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Travel internationally as required to support projects, and business initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Procurement Manager

Regular full-time Professionals Waukesha, WI, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1580

KHS is a subsidiary of Salzgitter AG. As one of the world's leading manufacturers of filling and packaging systems for beverages and liquid food we are a world-class player. Our customers have trusted in our passionate pioneering spirit and first-class technologies for over 150 years. However, we can only remain world class if we continue to find new employees who make just as high demands of themselves and the quality of their work as our customers make of us at KHS. Are you one of them?

We are seeking a highly analytical and results-driven Procurement Manager to lead strategic procurement initiatives and support our global supply chain operations. This role is responsible for managing procurement projects, driving sourcing strategies, supporting forecasting activities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials and components.

The ideal candidate will possess strong project management and analytical skills, experience working within complex manufacturing environments, and the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead procurement-related projects and strategic initiatives to support business objectives.
• Manage and analyze procurement data to identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and supply chain optimization.
• Partner with Engineering to develop sourcing strategies and support make-versus-buy decisions.
• Monitor procurement performance metrics and provide reporting and recommendations to management.
• Develop and maintain procurement dashboards, reports, and executive summary updates.
• Organize and structure data to drive informed decision-making and successful project execution.
• Establish priorities, coordinate resources, and ensure timely completion of procurement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Assembly, Engineering, and After-Sales teams on expedited procurement activities
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Travel internationally as required to support projects, and business initiatives.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of procurement, supply chain, sourcing, project management, or related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present complex data.
• Experience managing procurement projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Knowledge of forecasting, supply planning, and make-versus-buy analysis.
• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Excel, ideally as a Key User
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and drive execution in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness and ability to collaborate in an international Network and travel internationally as needed.
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance offered at 30 days of employment
• Generous Educational Reimbursement program
• Company sponsored Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year
• 401K with Company Match

In order to ensure our success in the future, too, we need first-class employees – and we also have plenty to offer them.