Procurement Manager

Salzgitter AG; Waukesha, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Education Reimbursement

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

10 Holidays per year

401K with Company Match

Job summary

Salzgitter AG in Wisconsin seeks an experienced procurement leader to drive strategic projects, analyze data for cost reductions, and partner with Engineering on sourcing strategies. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and international travel to support global initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in manufacturing procurement, deep analytics, and a track record of delivering cross-functional projects with stakeholders across production, assembly,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations Management or related field preferred.
• 5+ years in procurement/supply chain in manufacturing.
• Strong data interpretation and presentation skills.
• Experience delivering procurement projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Knowledge of forecasting, supply planning, and make-versus-buy analysis.
• Proficiency with SAP and Excel as a Key User.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and drive execution in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed.

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 to management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Forecasting & make-vs-buy

Cross-functional collaboration

International travel

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Your Tasks

• 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 Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

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