Senior Global Procurement Manager - 493

Korry Electronics, Co.; Everett, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

3 weeks PTO + 1 week sick time

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA with company contribution

FSAs

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Long-term care options

Vanpool subsidy

Recognition awards

Employee referral bonuses

EAP

Job summary

Korry Electronics in Everett, WA is seeking a senior procurement leader to run the global sourcing organization and manage three Commodity Managers who oversee Buyers and Supply Chain Project Managers. You will set strategy, improve supplier performance, reduce costs, and ensure 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Commodity Managers and their teams.
• 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.
• Identify supply risks and lead mitigation plans.
• Oversee procurement data integrity and correct parameter management (lead times, MOQs, safety stock).
• Lead global shortage management and supplier delivery performance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Sourcing

Executive Communication

Analytics & Finance

Change Management

Decision Making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/SCM/Engineering

MBA or advanced degree preferred

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