Procurement Operations Manager - Columbia, MD

Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Rohde & Schwarz (China) Technology Co., Ltd. in Maryland seeks a procurement professional to oversee requisition-to-PO processes, manage supplier relationships, and ensure timely deliveries across the supply chain.

The role emphasizes ERP-driven master data maintenance, governance compliance, and continuous improvement of purchasing workflows to reduce bottlenecks and waste.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end procurement processes
• Ability to manage supplier relationships and escalations
• Strong data analysis and governance compliance understanding

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end requisition-to-PO process ensuring accuracy and timely issuance
• Manage procurement queue to meet internal SLAs
• Act as escalation contact for suppliers on orders, deliveries and issues
• Monitor vendor KPIs like On-Time Delivery
• Conduct operational reviews with key suppliers to resolve bottlenecks
• Maintain procurement master data in ERP (pricing, lead times, contacts)
• Expedite critical orders to resolve shortages
• Identify inefficiencies and implement lean improvements
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with governance and legal requirements
• Monitor lifecycle of procured products for efficiency

Skills

Vendor management

Procurement

SLA adherence

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

• Oversee the end-to-end requisition-to-PO process, ensuring all purchase orders are accurate, approved, and issued timely
• Manage the procurement queue to ensure SLAs (Service Level Agreements) for internal stakeholders are met
• Act as the escalation contact for established suppliers regarding order status, deliveries, and operational issues
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators for vendors, such as On-Time Delivery
• Conduct regular operational reviews with key suppliers to resolve recurring bottlenecks
• Manage the vendor onboarding process, ensuring all compliance documentation (tax forms, insurance, certifications) is up to date
• Maintain an accurate and updated kind of Procurement Master Data (e.g. updating pricing, lead times, and vendor contact info in the ERP system)
• Expedite critical orders to resolve urgent supply shortages
• Identify inefficiencies in the current procurement workflow and implement lean improvements
• Ensure all procurement activities adhere to internal governance, ethical standards, and legal requirements
• Monitor lifecycle of procured products to maintain efficiency in the Procurement process