Senior Global Procurement Manager

Korry Electronics; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

PTO + sick time

Medical, Dental and Vision

HSA with company contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Employee referral bonuses

EAP

Job summary

Korry Electronics in Everett, WA seeks a Senior Sourcing leader to head global procurement. You will manage Commodity Managers, Buyers, and project teams, driving category strategies and supplier performance across electronic components and complex electromechanical products.

You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Finance to align strategies with business goals, lead major negotiations, and ensure material availability for all programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field; MBA preferred.
• 8+ years in supply chain or strategic procurement; global sourcing experience.
• Proven ability to lead managers or multi-layered teams.
• Experience with electronic components or complex electromechanical products.
• ERP/PLM system knowledge and strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global sourcing organization and manage Commodity Managers, Buyers, and project managers.
• Set strategy, improve supplier performance, and reduce costs while ensuring material availability.
• Align procurement with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Planning, Finance, and leadership.
• Lead negotiations, RFP/RFQ processes, and long-term agreements.
• Oversee supplier management, risk mitigation, and MRP data accuracy.
• Drive shortage management and supplier delivery performance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic sourcing

Communication

Analytical thinking

Process improvement

Independent decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related

Tools

ERP/PLM systems

Job description

What You Will Do:

You will lead the global sourcing organization and manage three Commodity Managers who oversee Buyers and Supply Chain Project Managers. Your focus will be setting strategy, improving supplier performance, reducing costs, and ensuring materials are available to support all programs. You will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Planning, Materials, Finance, and leadership to align procurement strategies with overall business goals.

Primary Responsibilities:

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop Commodity Managers and their teams
• Build team capabilities through coaching and planning
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Strategic Sourcing

• Create and implement long‑term category strategies
• Oversee complex commodities like electronic components, cable assemblies, and CCAs
• Drive cost‑saving initiatives and supplier strategy execution

Supplier Management

• Strengthen and optimize the global supplier base
• Lead key supplier relationships and business reviews
• Support supplier development with Quality teams

Cost & Contracting

• Lead major negotiations and long‑term agreements
• Support RFP/RFQ processes and evaluate proposals

Risk & Supply Continuity

• Identify supply risks and lead mitigation plans
• Manage obsolescence, capacity issues, and global constraints
• Oversee work transfers and support corrective actions

MRP/ERP Data Accuracy

• Oversee procurement‑related data integrity
• Ensure correct parameter management (lead times, MOQs, safety stock)
• Drive inventory optimization and MRP health

Shortage Management

• Lead global shortage management efforts
• Drive supplier delivery performance and escalations

PreferredEducation

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

PreferredExperience

• 8+ years in supply chain or strategic procurement
• 5+ years leading managers or multi‑layered teams
• Experience in global sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management
• ERP/PLM system knowledge
• Experience with electronic components or complex electromechanical products

Key Skills:

• Strong leadership and team‑building skills
• Strategic sourcing expertise
• Excellent communication and executive influence
• High analytical and financial acumen
• Proven ability to lead change and improve processes
• Independent decision‑making and sound judgement

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent use of personal computers, database and digital platforms, and other office productivity machinery, such as copy machines and computer printers.
• Frequently uses hands, fingers, and arms to reach, handle, touch or feel equipment, materials, and computer.
• The person in this position needs to frequently move inside the office.
• Frequent close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

EligibilityRequirements:

**MustbeauthorizedtoworkintheU.S.**

**ThispositionrequireseitheraUSPerson(asdefinedinapplicableexportregulations)oranon-USpersonwhoiseligibletoobtainrequiredexportauthorization**

SalaryRange:

Pleasenotethetypicalhiringrangeis$132,000-$198,000annually.Jobofferswithintherangearebasedonsignificantjobqualificationsandpayequity

KorryElectronicsCompetitiveBenefitsPackage:

• 401(k)matching
• 12paidholidays
• Minimumof3weekspaidtimeoffplusoneweekpaidsicktimetostart
• ComprehensiveMedical,DentalandVision
• HealthSavingsAccount(HSA)withgenerouscompanycontribution
• FlexibleSpendingAccounts(FSA)
• Tuitionreimbursement
• Parentalleave
• Shorttermandlongtermdisability
• Lifeinsurance
• Accidentaldeath&dismembermentinsurance
• Long-termcareplanoptions
• Vanpoolsubsidy
• Recognitionawards
• Employeereferralbonuses
• EmployeeAssistanceProgram(EAP)

KorryElectronicsisproudtobeanequalopportunityworkplaceandisanaffirmativeactionemployer.Wearecommittedtoequalemploymentopportunityregardlessofage,race,color,religion,sex,sexualorientation,genderidentityorexpression,medicalcondition,nationalorigin,maritalstatus,disability,pregnancyorparentalstatus,childbirth,geneticinformation,ormilitaryandveteranstatus