Strategic Procurement Lead for Manufacturing & Inventory

OxyGo; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquard Ventures is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to lead material, component, and service procurement, optimize costs, and drive supplier performance across manufacturing and distribution operations.

The role requires strong strategic sourcing, hands-on purchasing, and inventory planning with ERP/MRP systems, partnering with Operations, Warehouse, Engineering, Sales, Finance, and Customer Care to support growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, or related field preferred (equivalent experience considered).
• 5–8 years of procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or inventory management experience, preferably in manufacturing or distribution.
• Experience negotiating supplier agreements and managing vendor relationships.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and inventory planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement of materials, components, supplies, equipment, and services to support operations.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, lead times, and service agreements to maximize value.
• Plan inventory using ERP/MRP data and monitor stock levels to optimize turns.
• Partner with Warehouse and Operations to improve inventory accuracy and reduce stock discrepancies.
• Conduct periodic supplier performance reviews and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Finance, Sales, and Customer Care.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Excel

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Marquard Ventures is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to lead material, component, and service procurement, optimize costs, and drive supplier performance across manufacturing and distribution operations.

The role requires strong strategic sourcing, hands-on purchasing, and inventory planning with ERP/MRP systems, partnering with Operations, Warehouse, Engineering, Sales, Finance, and Customer Care to support growth.