Senior Global Procurement Lead - Sourcing & Lean Ops

Shades of Grey HR; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

HSA contributions

Life/AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Voluntary insurance

Job summary

Shades of Grey HR in Richmond or Staunton, VA is seeking a seasoned Procurement Coordinator to manage purchasing, sourcing, logistics, inventory, and supplier performance to improve efficiency and control costs.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in international sourcing, contracting, lean processes, and continuous improvement, with travel up to 25% as needed. A comprehensive benefits package supports this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in purchasing, supply chain management, and logistics.
• Extensive experience with international supply chain management, importing, and global sourcing.
• Strong understanding of lean and continuous improvement principles.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing lean business processes within an international supply base.
• Thorough understanding of legal contracting and supplier agreements.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong financial analysis skills and a goal-oriented approach.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid U.S. passport.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally approximately 5%–25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Review and update supply chain policies and procedures to comply with new or changing environmental policies, standards, regulations, and laws, including Proposition 65 and other location-specific requirements.
• Maximize inventory and working capital turns by developing suppliers with shorter delivery cycles, improved reliability, and smaller order quantities while maintaining appropriate safety stock levels and avoiding stockouts.
• Manage supplier quality and performance issues through the Supplier Corrective Action process.
• Maintain documentation and records of supplier issues, resolutions, corrective actions, and related communications.
• Participate in the customer complaint review process and remain informed of relevant customer complaints.
• Develop procedures to effectively coordinate supply chain activities with sales, marketing, finance, production, quality assurance, and other functional areas.
• Design and implement supply chain strategies that support overall business objectives.
• Adapt supply chain strategies in response to changing market conditions, new business opportunities, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve supplier performance, operational efficiency, and overall supply chain effectiveness.
• Support company objectives and demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous improvement.
• Model and uphold company values in daily responsibilities and interactions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

10+ years exp

International sourcing

Negotiation

Vendor management

Lean principles

Contracting

Analytical

Interpersonal

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Shades of Grey HR in Richmond or Staunton, VA is seeking a seasoned Procurement Coordinator to manage purchasing, sourcing, logistics, inventory, and supplier performance to improve efficiency and control costs.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in international sourcing, contracting, lean processes, and continuous improvement, with travel up to 25% as needed. A comprehensive benefits package supports this role.