Strategic Procurement Lead - Services & Supplier Relations

Canton Drop Forge, Inc.; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Canton Drop Forge, Inc. is seeking a procurement leader to oversee sourcing and supplier management for external services supporting production operations.

You will build strategic supplier relationships, drive cost efficiency, ensure service quality, and collaborate with operations, engineering, and finance to align procurement with business goals. The ideal candidate manages high volumes with strong organization and ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of four years managing procurement or supply chain processes and team.
• Experience with high-volume workload and supplier performance management.
• Ability to coordinate across departments and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for external services supporting production, including sourcing, contracting, and supplier performance management.
• Develop request for proposals to support strategic direction.
• Maintain strategic relationships with key service providers for reliable, cost-effective service.
• Handle high volumes of purchase orders and supplier interactions with accuracy.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, finance and other departments to align procurement needs.
• Monitor supplier performance, track KPIs, and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with policies, contracts, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support budgeting and forecasting.
• Resolve supplier or service issues to minimize production impact.
• Lead or support negotiations on pricing, SLAs, and contract terms.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Execution & follow-through

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

ERP systems (SAP)

Oracle

Coupa

Job description

Canton Drop Forge, Inc. is seeking a procurement leader to oversee sourcing and supplier management for external services supporting production operations.

You will build strategic supplier relationships, drive cost efficiency, ensure service quality, and collaborate with operations, engineering, and finance to align procurement with business goals. The ideal candidate manages high volumes with strong organization and ownership.