Senior Procurement Manager

Keenfinity; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Keenfinity Group is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to lead global procurement activities within the Audio business segment. You will manage a team of buyers, drive supplier strategy, and ensure alignment with NPI and cost targets across mechanical, electronic, and electro-mechanical categories.

The role requires 5+ years in strategic procurement, experience negotiating with international suppliers, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum of 5 years purchasing, strategic procurement and/or materials management experience.
• Minimum of 5 years sourcing experience in mechanical components, electronic and electro-mechanical components, contract manufacturing, loud speaker and various acoustic components, packaging and hardware along with some technical knowledge within a given spends category.
• Experience developing global supplier relationships and managing global supplier negotiations.
• Experience utilizing procurement software tools such as SAP Ariba is preferred.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
• Experience in leading a multicultural team and in project management, negotiation, managerial and leadership skills.
• Ability to act independently on a strategic and operative level; travel 10-15% internationally/domestically.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement buyers and strategic sourcing processes within the group.
• Develop and execute supplier strategy, framework, and base optimization.
• Drive NPI and awarding management to meet cost targets.
• Drive team performance to achieve cost savings and cash flow targets.
• Optimize processes and implement digital procurement solutions for efficiency.
• Represent procurement for the assigned Business Segment within Audio.
• Set targets and deadlines; develop the team’s capabilities.
• Ensure supplier selection aligns with procurement strategy and BU priorities.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Leadership

Global collaboration

Problem solving

Independent work

Travel readiness

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP Ariba

Job description

TheAudio BusinessDivision ofElectro-VoiceDynacordLLCis headquartered in Burnsville, Minnesota. Our product segments include Critical Communications Systems, Pro Sound, and Public Address & Conferencing. With our premium brands:Dynacord, Electro-Voice,RTSand Telex, we are committed to delivering innovative solutions that shape the future of sound.

At KEENFINITY, we are a globally leading provider of innovative and professional security and communication solutions. With over 4,200 employees in over 50 countries worldwide, our ambition is clear: we offer more than just technology – we secure, connect, and amplify the moments that matter in life.

Next to our passion for technology we’re very passionate about our work environment. Based on values such as trust, appreciation, and accountability we all work together to shape the future – boldly, customer-focused and with a strong team spirit.

Job Description

The Senior Procurement Manager is responsible for managing the procurement buyers and strategic sourcing processes within the group. This includes:

• Responsible for overall within the BU segment for procurement activities including sourcing, supplier performance management, NPI’s, strategic suppliers development.
• Supplier strategy execution including strategic supplier framework, supplier base optimization, business and supplier roadmap alignment.
• Driving NPI and awarding management, ensuring awarding on-time and on cost target and strategic supplier utilization coverage.
• Driving team performance to reach to cost savings and cash flow targets.
• Process and productivity optimization, lead the team to improve working efficiency by process optimization and digital procurement solution towards benchmark level.
• Purchasing representative for the assigned respective Business Segment within Audio.
• Target and functional management of all procurement buyers under responsibility.
• Establish targets, priorities and deadlines for team members.
• Professional development of the team under responsibility.
• Ensures the procurement targets are defined and met for Business Segment under responsibility.
• Cross-project prioritization and coordination of procurement issues under responsibility.
• Approval of business awards for projects developed under the assigned Product Area.
• Alignment with other procurement leaders / supply chain leaders and BU stakeholders on prioritization and coordination of procurement issues.
• Ensures supplier selection is according to procurement supplier strategy.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum of 5 years purchasing, strategic procurement/commodity management and/or materials management experience.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in sourcing in the areas of mechanical components, electronic and electro-mechanical components, contract manufacturing, loud speaker and various acousticcomponents, packaging and hardware along with some technical knowledge within a given spends category.
• Experience developing global supplier relationships and managing global supplier negotations.
• Experience utilizing procurement software tools such as SAP Ariba is preferred.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
• Experience in leading a multicultural team.
• Experience in project management, negotiation, managerial and leadership skills.
• Ability to act independently on a strategic and operative level.
• Possesses knowledge of the product area.
• International and domestic travel are required (10-15%).

Additional Information

The U.S. based annual salary range for this role is between $135,000-$150,000. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc.

• Reasonable accommodation may be provided, to the extent they do not pose an undue hardship, to enable qualified individuals with covered disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

At Keenfinity Group we don’t just build innovative solutions — we shape a smarter, more connected world through technology. We value different backgrounds, ideas, and experiences and we’re committed to growing, learning, and celebrating success as one team. Everyone is welcome here — we foster an environment where everyone is respected, valued, and encouraged to be their authentic self.

Keenfinity Group is an equal opportunity employer, offering equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and can offer support, if needed. When everyone has a chance to contribute, we all do better.