Senior Supply Chain Leader — ETO & Regulated Industries

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
• US Person

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

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