Product & Procurement Manager

TVH Parts Co; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site health clinic

Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6

On-site preschool

On-site restaurant

Fitness/social area

Employee gardens

Job summary

TVH Parts Co in Olathe, KS invites applications for a Global Product and Procurement Manager to lead our P&P team. You will drive global procurement strategy, budget management, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize spend of about €15M.

You will develop a diverse team of 8–15 professionals, oversee supplier negotiations and contracts, and implement process improvements to boost product quality, inventory, and service metrics.

Qualifications

• Engineering, business, or supply chain degree or 5+ years of leadership in industry.
• Global leadership with direct/indirect reports.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers and contract management.
• Experience in inventory, product development or category management.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Strategic planning & budgeting for global procurement strategy.
• Lead and develop a diverse team of 8–15 professionals.
• Set and monitor performance objectives related to cost, quality, inventory, and service.
• Lead supplier negotiations and manage contracts for pricing, service and quality.
• Drive continuous improvement across procurement and technical workstreams.
• Strengthen team skills in technical knowledge and negotiation through training and coaching.
• Engage internal global stakeholders to align objectives and support the team.
• Maintain strong product and procurement knowledge across the department.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Global procurement

Negotiation

Budgeting

Team development

Supply chain optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Business / Supply Chain

Job description

Product and Procurement ManagerFull-time | P&P | Location – Olathe, KS, 66022We are seeking a strategic and dynamic Global Product and Procurement Manager to lead our P&P team. This role focuses on driving global strategies, team development, and supply chain excellence across our organization.YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Strategic Planning & Budgeting: Develop and propose annual business plans aligned with global procurement strategy; manage departmental budgets (approx. €15M spend), including procurement value, cost efficiency, and headcount planning.Team Leadership & People Management: Lead and develop a diverse team (8–15 employees including Technical Researchers, Product Developers, and Purchasers); hire, coach, appraise, and build capabilities using structured HR tools and frameworks.Performance Monitoring: Set and oversee performance objectives related to cost reduction, product quality, inventory, and service metrics; monitor team and individual results, taking corrective action as needed.Supplier & Contract Management: Lead strategic negotiations with complex, high-value suppliers; manage contracts to ensure optimal pricing, service, and quality while fostering long-term supplier relationships.Process Improvement & Efficiency: Drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and technical workstreams; analyze root causes of delays or inefficiencies and refine systems, processes, and tools accordingly.Capability Building & Knowledge Transfer: Strengthen team skills in technical knowledge and negotiation through structured training and coaching; ensure long-term retention of technical expertise within the department.Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal global stakeholders to ensure alignment, collaboration, and support of business and team objectives.Technical Expertise: Ensure the team maintains strong product and procurement knowledge.REQUIREMENTS:Relevant college degree (engineering, business, supply chain) or minimum of 5 years of industry leadership experienceExperience in Global leadership with direct or indirect reportsExperience in Global collaboration with suppliersExperience in managing inventory, product development and/or category managementSupply chain experienceSupplier relationship experience (Negotiation, contract management, etc.)HOW TO SUCCEED:Inspiring leadership and effective coaching abilities.Strong business acumen and strategic thinking.Commitment to continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.Deep understanding of procurement, supply chain processes, and compliance.Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:You’ll be part of a people-centric culture, where your well-being matters. Our comprehensive package offers standard benefits such as medical, dental, and vision, plus unique benefits such as our onsite health clinic and our incredible dollar for dollar 401(k) match up to 6%. At our HQ, there’s an on-site preschool, restaurant and where you can get active or enjoy our regular team get-togethers.We also offer:Opportunities for professional development, including access to LinkedIn Learning and many in-house/external training coursesOn-site restaurant, café, pre-school, fitness/social area, employee gardens and more.Health and Wellness program and on-site facilities, company commitment to sustainable growth