Procurement Manager

emeis Deutschland; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

401k

Paid Time Off

Disability

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 supporting production and growth.

The role develops procurement strategies, manages supplier performance, and collaborates cross-functionally to support production requirements while driving continuous improvement in inventory, costs, and supplier reliability.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, finance, or related field.
• Experience negotiating supplier agreements and managing strategic supplier relationships.
• Experience leading, coaching, or developing teams.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems and procurement planning.
• Strong understanding of inventory management and manufacturing operations.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier selection, contract negotiations, and performance management.
• Monitor supplier performance via KPIs and implement corrective actions.
• Identify and implement cost reduction while maintaining quality.
• Collaborate with Planning, Operations, Engineering to ensure 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.
• Support new product introductions through supplier sourcing and procurement planning.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with policies, contracts, and ethical sourcing.
• Provide leadership and coaching for the procurement team.
• Drive continuous improvement of procurement processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Procurement management

Supplier negotiations

Supplier relationships

Data analysis

MRP/ERP systems

Inventory management

Leadership

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Procurement software

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