Senior Procurement Lead - Strategic Sourcing & Supply

Desotec; Cannelton (PA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start day 1

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Disability coverage

Career development

Job summary

DESOTEC in the United States (PA) is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiations across direct and indirect spend. You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Logistics and Finance to ensure supply continuity and value creation.

The role requires 7+ years in procurement, a relevant degree, ERP experience, and a track record of cost improvements in industrial settings. Hybrid work in Darlington, PA with travel to U.S.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or category management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, Procurement, or related discipline; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated experience leading strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and contract management activities.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and delivering measurable cost savings and value creation initiatives.
• Experience procuring industrial equipment, maintenance materials, technical services, transportation services, or other operational spend categories.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement and category strategies aligned with business objectives and operational requirements.
• Manage assigned procurement categories to optimize cost, quality, service, and supply continuity.
• Lead sourcing activities including supplier selection, RFQs/RFPs, commercial evaluations, and negotiations.
• Define procurement requirements and specifications in partnership with business stakeholders.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, pricing agreements, and service-level commitments.
• Ensure uninterrupted supply of materials, equipment, spare parts, consumables, and contracted services.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Project management

Cost savings

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement software

Job description

DESOTEC in the United States (PA) is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiations across direct and indirect spend. You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Logistics and Finance to ensure supply continuity and value creation.

The role requires 7+ years in procurement, a relevant degree, ERP experience, and a track record of cost improvements in industrial settings. Hybrid work in Darlington, PA with travel to U.S.