Procurement Manager

creationtech; Town of Newark (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Creation Technologies in Wisconsin is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead purchasing activities in support of production and operational requirements. You will mentor Buyers, manage supplier performance, and drive cost reductions and process improvements across the Supply Chain.

The role emphasizes leadership, strong communication, and the ability to collaborate with internal teams to meet customer demand and EBITDA targets. Onsite in Town of Newark, WI with full-time benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in operations, inventory or purchasing management.
• 5–10 years of planning/buying experience in electronics manufacturing.
• Strong English written and verbal communication.
• Lean/Supply Chain experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Buyers and drive procurement processes.
• Ensure buying practices meet customer needs and cost targets.
• Manage supplier performance and cost reduction initiatives.
• Coordinate with Planning to align activities with production schedules.
• Oversee approvals and transactional controls (POs, PPV, etc.).

Skills

Leadership

English communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Entrepreneurial spirit

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in operations, Inventory or Purchasing Management

APICS/PMAC certification (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Windows OS

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

The Procurement Manager leads purchasing activities in support of production and Creation’s operational requirements, at the functional or Business Unit (BU) level. The role includes team resource development, supplier management, and drive procurement best practice and processes. The Procurement Manager acts as the primary escalation point for issues, builds positive relationships with internal and external customers, and supports corporate strategic initiatives for Supply Chain. Success in the role includes strong leadership along with excellent people, communication, and organizational skills.

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES include, but not limited to:

• Coach and mentor, a team of dedicated Buyers
• Provide coaching/training of Buyers in support of standardized processes and lead the roll-out of buying initiatives
• Partner with leadership to ensure that buying practices and processes meet customer needs and cost targets
• Assign buying resources across the business unit to balance the workload and meet customer demand
• Responsible for transactional approvals such as POs, credit card requests, PPV approvals, pre-payment approvals, supplier qualification approvals, and inventory adjustments
• Act as the primary local escalation point for part shortages and issues that impact delivery commitments to the customers
• Act as the primary interface between the Buyers and the Planning team to ensure activity is coordinated and aligned for optimum impact
• Build positive relationships with both internal and external customers
• Work with the entire Supply Chain team to drive and coordinate local cost reduction activities and inventory reduction plans in support of EBITDA targets
• Partner with leadership to ensure that buying practices and processes meet customer needs and cost targets
• Support corporate strategic initiatives for Supply Chain (material cost reductions, supplier discounts)
• Track supplier performance and lead supplier improvement plans (quality, delivery, and service) in support of the region’s keys performance indicators
• Maintain relationships with all key suppliers, leveraging those relationships for continuous improvement of product costing, quality, delivery, and service. Lead business reviews with those suppliers on a regular basis
• Drive material strategies in PFEP (Plan for Every Part)/VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) and contract adherence
• Review KPI performance with team members. Hold regular 1 on 1’s
• Review scorecard, identify actions, follow-up, and recognize success
• Participate in new tools/processes UAT and act as a Superuser
• Participate in developing and implementation SOPs/Desk Instructions
• Stand in for the Director of Supply Chain in their absence
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Supply Chain

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in operations, Inventory or Purchasing Management or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5-10 years of planning/buying experience, preferably within the electronics industry
• Proficiency in operating a computer including using a Windows based operating systems and related software
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office including Excel (v-lookups, data filters, pivot tables etc.)
• Excellent English communications skills, both written and verbal
• ERP system experience within a Supply Chain environment including buying and inventory • Excellent analytical, planning, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated strong leadership experience with excellent people skills
• Certification or enrollment in APICs or PMAC is preferred.
• Lean Supply Chain experience would be beneficial
• Practical industry experience in a multi-location environment (preferably in a complex manufacturing setting)
• Lean Supply Chain experience would be beneficial
• Dedicated and professional attitude, willing to learn in a high change/high pace environment
• Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and thrives on autonomy and the challenges of continuous improvement

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $90,000-$130,000 USD per year.Full-time employees are also eligible for performance-based bonuses and benefits. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as a final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, education, location, and shift. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on the date of hire, schedule type, and hours worked.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Creation Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require any accommodations to complete the application process or need the job posting in an alternative format, please email [e-mail]. You will be connected with our Talent Acquisition team.

If you are contacted regarding the position, please inform our Talent Acquisition team of any accommodations you may need during the recruiting process. All information related to accommodation requests will be handled confidentially.

Canada: Title for the position will be in accordance with applicable national and local laws.