Senior Manager, Supply Chain

PAR Systems; Shoreview (MN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

PAR Systems is seeking a Senior Manager, Supply Chain to direct procurement for a highly custom, engineer-to-order business. You will shape strategies, manage supplier qualification, and lead a team across sourcing, category management, and subcontracting.

The role requires data-driven decisions and hands-on leadership to meet project objectives. You will partner with Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance to optimize cost, lead times, and supply continuity in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced 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 a highly custom, engineer-to-order business.
• Develop and execute category strategies and supplier management programs.
• Lead negotiations and long-term agreements with global suppliers.
• Ensure quality, delivery, total cost, and risk management across projects.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance to optimize cost and supply continuity

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Communication

Data-analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Change-management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

APICS/CPM/CPSM certification

Tools

ERP systems

Data tools

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
• US Person