Strategic Procurement Lead – Global Manufacturing

KHS USA INC; Goerke's Corners (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Educational Reimbursement

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

10 Paid Holidays per year

401K with Company Match

Job summary

KHS USA INC. in Waukesha, WI seeks a highly analytical Procurement Manager to lead strategic procurement initiatives and support our global supply chain operations.

You will manage procurement projects, drive sourcing strategies, forecast needs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of materials and components. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 5+ years of procurement experience in manufacturing, and proven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of procurement, supply chain, sourcing, project management, or related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present complex data.
• Experience managing procurement projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Knowledge of forecasting, supply planning, and make-versus-buy analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement-related projects and strategic initiatives to support business objectives.
• Manage and analyze procurement data to identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and supply chain optimization.
• Partner with Engineering to develop sourcing strategies and support make-versus-buy decisions.
• Monitor procurement performance metrics and provide reporting and recommendations to management.
• Develop and maintain procurement dashboards, reports, and executive summary updates.
• Organize and structure data to drive informed decision-making and successful project execution.
• Establish priorities, coordinate resources, and ensure timely completion of procurement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Assembly, Engineering, and After-Sales teams on expedited procurement activities.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Travel internationally as required to support projects, and business initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

KHS USA INC. in Waukesha, WI seeks a highly analytical Procurement Manager to lead strategic procurement initiatives and support our global supply chain operations.

You will manage procurement projects, drive sourcing strategies, forecast needs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of materials and components. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 5+ years of procurement experience in manufacturing, and proven