Senior Manager, Supply Chain

PAR Systems UK Ltd; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability & Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

PAR Systems in Minnesota seeks a Senior Manager, Supply Chain to direct procurement for a highly custom, engineer-to-order business. You will lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and category strategies while aligning with project goals and quality requirements.

The role requires 10+ years in supply chain with deep experience in regulated environments, ERP systems, and cost/lead-time optimization. A collaborative, hands-on leader mindset is essential for cross-functional success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced business/technical degree a plus.
• APICS, CPM, CPSM, or similar certification a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive supply chain, sourcing, procurement, category management, or subcontract management experience.
• Experience sourcing large fabrications, machined parts, electrical/electronic components, complex assemblies, equipment, and services.
• Experience developing domestic and global suppliers, including supplier qualification, capability assessment, and supplier performance management.
• Experience in regulated industries and quality management systems; NQA-1 experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of supplier quality requirements, documentation, audits, and quality flow-downs.
• Experience managing indirect spend, transactional purchasing, purchase orders, and subcontractor relationships.
• Experience in a highly custom, engineer-to-order, project-based manufacturing or capital-equipment environment.
• Strong ERP and data-analysis skills; able to turn complex information into practical decisions and process improvements.
• Exceptional negotiation, problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and change-management skills.
• Strong communication and leadership skills; able to collaborate effectively with executives, functional leaders, project teams, employees, and suppliers.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and hands-on leader with a strong sense of urgency and a can-do attitude.
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Responsibilities

• Direct and lead supply chain management and procurement for engineer-to-order projects.
• Oversee strategic sourcing, supplier and subcontractor management, category management, and transactional purchasing.
• Lead the team day to day while shaping supply-chain strategy to support growth.
• Establish procurement strategies to balance inventory, repeatable demand, and large, unique parts.
• Develop and maintain KPIs, processes, and supplier quality controls with cross-functional partners.
• Drive NQA-1 readiness and risk management across Engineering, Quality, and Project teams.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Negotiation

ERP systems

Data analysis

Project procurement

Regulated industries knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

APICS certification

CPM

CPSM

Job description

Managing procurement is a science. Managing procurement for Engineers is an art form. PAR Systems, a world leader in engineering intelligent solutions, is growing its Supply Chain team. Our focus on technology, quality, and new ideas extends beyond our products as we add diverse, dynamic, and dedicated people to our company.

As Senior Manager, Supply Chain, you will direct and lead supply chain management and procurement for a highly custom, engineer-to-order business. You will oversee strategic sourcing, supplier and subcontractor management, category management, transactional purchasing, indirect spend, and the acquisition of project materials, equipment, machinery, and services - from large fabrications and machined parts to electrical components and complex assemblies. You will lead the team day to day while also shaping the supply-chain strategy needed to support the growth of PAR Solutions. The role requires someone who can dig into details, speak at a high level, make data-driven decisions, communicate across the business, and lead through changing demands with a collaborative, can-do attitude.

Success Criteria

Build a broader, more competitive supply base. Develop creative domestic and global sourcing options for larger and more complex part requirements, with a focus on reducing cost and lead time while improving capacity, flexibility, and supply continuity. Expand PAR's options beyond the suppliers we use today and match supplier capability to the needs of each business segment.

Raise supplier quality and NQA-1 readiness. Build the supplier capability, qualification, documentation, and quality controls needed to support the nuclear and other highly regulated industries. Establish clear quality expectations, supplier requirements, and escalation paths while partnering closely with Quality, Engineering, and project teams to manage risk and protect customer commitments.

Strengthen procurement and supplier-management disciplines. Lead category strategies, subcontract management, supplier development, supplier performance reviews, long-term agreements, make-versus-buy analysis, and negotiation. Establish procurement strategies that match the business need - using inventory or stocked purchasing when demand is repeatable and economical, and project-direct purchasing when parts are unique, customer-specific, high-value, long-lead, or require direct assignment and traceability. Bring the same rigor to indirect spend and transactional purchasing that is applied to project materials, while ensuring purchasing decisions support quality, delivery, total cost, and business priorities.

Create efficient processes for a custom project environment. Simplify and standardize the work from supplier selection through purchase order, subcontract execution, delivery, receipt, and issue resolution. Use ERP systems, data, clear ownership, and practical metrics to improve visibility and execution without creating unnecessary bureaucracy. The goal is a supply chain that is responsive, scalable, and easier for Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance to work with.

Lead through partnership and develop the team. Build trust and credibility with Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and suppliers. Be willing to dig in when the business needs hands-on problem solving, but also set direction, delegate effectively, coach leaders, and communicate the larger picture. Success requires strong listening, constructive challenge, timely decisions, and the ability to bring people together around practical solutions as priorities change.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced business/technical degree a plus
• APICS, CPM, CPSM, or similar certification a plus
• 10+ years of progressive supply chain, sourcing, procurement, category management, or subcontract management experience
• Experience sourcing large fabrications, machined parts, electrical/electronic components, complex assemblies, equipment, and services
• Experience developing domestic and global suppliers, including supplier qualification, capability assessment, and supplier performance management
• Experience in regulated industries and quality management systems; NQA-1 experience strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of supplier quality requirements, documentation, audits, and quality flow-downs
• Experience managing indirect spend, transactional purchasing, purchase orders, and subcontractor relationships
• Experience in a highly custom, engineer-to-order, project-based manufacturing or capital-equipment environment
• Strong ERP and data-analysis skills; able to turn complex information into practical decisions and process improvements
• Exceptional negotiation, problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and change-management skills
• Strong communication and leadership skills; able to collaborate effectively with executives, functional leaders, project teams, employees, and suppliers
• Collaborative, adaptable, and hands-on leader with a strong sense of urgency and a can-do attitude
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Benefits

You’ve learned about what you’ll be doing, here are the benefits you'll gain when you join our team:

• Global team recognized for their passion of inventing
• First-of-a-kind product culture and project exposure
• Training and development from industry-leading experts
• Cutting edge benefit programs that include: 401(k) & matching; Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; Disability & Life Insurance; PTO, Paid Holidays, & Parental Leave for both Parents; Tuition Reimbursement

PAR Systems is an equal opportunity employer and we value individuals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or any other status protected by applicable law. We use AI to assist with sorting applications, but real humans do all the evaluating and deciding. If selected for an interview, please advise our Human Resources department if you require accommodation during the interview or assessment process and we will support your accessibility needs. We offer market competitive pay and benefits based upon the candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Our starting rate of pay for this salaried position is targeted at $155,000-175,000 annually and is bonus eligible.

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