Regional Procurement Leader, Americas

Connexion Systems & Engineering Inc.; Bellingham (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Connexion Systems & Engineering Inc. is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead regional procurement across the Americas, including the US and Brazil, reporting to the Procurement Director.

The role emphasizes governance, cost optimization, and close collaboration with local site teams and global stakeholders. The ideal candidate will drive strategic execution, ensure continuity of supply in a dynamic industrial environment, and translate global strategies into regional actions with

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Procurement within industrial/manufacturing sectors.
• Strong regional/multi-country experience (US & Brazil) is preferred.
• Experience coordinating with global/headquarters teams and matrix organizations.
• Proven supplier negotiation, contract management, and cost optimization skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide regional leadership and governance for procurement across the US and Brazil, ensuring alignment with global strategies.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement activities for assigned categories, ensuring cost-effective sourcing.
• Lead supplier negotiations on price, terms, and contracts to maximize value and mitigate risk.
• Build long-term regional supplier relationships and coordinate with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance.
• Ensure coordination between local procurement execution and global governance, reporting requirements.
• Monitor market trends and supplier performance across relevant industrial sectors.
• Identify regional risks and opportunities and propose improvement actions.
• Drive continuous improvement of procurement processes, metrics, and ways of working.
• Prepare and present regional procurement reports and insights for senior management.

Job description

Connexion Systems & Engineering Inc. is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead regional procurement across the Americas, including the US and Brazil, reporting to the Procurement Director.

The role emphasizes governance, cost optimization, and close collaboration with local site teams and global stakeholders. The ideal candidate will drive strategic execution, ensure continuity of supply in a dynamic industrial environment, and translate global strategies into regional actions with