Procurement Manager - Global Sourcing & Cost Down

Sharp Electronics Corporation USA; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan

401k retirement plan

Employee Assistance Plan

Life and disability insurance

Training and development

Vacation and holidays

Diversity and innovation culture

Job summary

Sharp Electronics Corporation USA is seeking an experienced procurement leader to oversee sourcing, negotiation, and purchasing of goods and services supporting manufacturing and sales in Memphis. You will coordinate buyers, maintain cost-down initiatives, and ensure timely material availability.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and five years in manufacturing procurement, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with MS Office and ERP systems (SAP preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in a manufacturing environment or equivalent.
• Strong negotiation skills are required.
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems.
• SAP knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the activities of the company procurement team.
• Oversee the review, negotiation, and approval of material pricing.
• Establish and approve sources of raw material and suppliers.
• Determine and review current MOQs and Safety Stocks.
• Evaluate and approve requisitions to be converted to purchase orders.
• Monitor and coordinate material scheduling and delivery to support production while considering minimal on-hand inventory.
• Review and coordinate engineering change controls with suppliers.
• Monitor and report cost down plans by fiscal periods to support internal and global reporting requirements.
• Create fiscal period cost down plans for budgeting purposes based on company targets.
• Support manufacturing, engineering, and quality to ensure quality parts.
• Conduct and lead supplier audits as required.
• Provide cross-functional support and leadership to Supply Chain management team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

MS Office

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Sharp Electronics Corporation USA is seeking an experienced procurement leader to oversee sourcing, negotiation, and purchasing of goods and services supporting manufacturing and sales in Memphis. You will coordinate buyers, maintain cost-down initiatives, and ensure timely material availability.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and five years in manufacturing procurement, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with MS Office and ERP systems (SAP preferred).