Strategic Procurement Lead: Sourcing & Cost Reduction

Sharp Electronics; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan

401k retirement plan with match

Employee Assistance Program

Life and disability insurance

Training and professional development

Vacation and paid holidays

Dynamic, innovative culture

Job summary

Sharp Manufacturing Company of America is seeking a procurement leader in Memphis, TN to drive sourcing, negotiation, and purchasing of goods and services for manufacturing and sales. You will coordinate buyers, manage cost-down plans, and ensure timely material delivery to production while maintaining inventory targets.

Responsibilities include leading the procurement team, negotiating pricing, establishing supplier sources, reviewing MOQs, and coordinating engineering changes with suppliers to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, and 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent.
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems.
• SAP knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the activities of the company procurement team.
• Oversee the review, negotiation, and approval of material pricing.
• Establish and approve sources of raw material and suppliers.
• Determine and review current MOQs and Safety Stocks.
• Evaluate and approve requisitions to be converted to purchase orders.
• Monitor and coordinate material scheduling and delivery to support production while considering minimal on-hand inventory.
• Review and coordinate engineering change controls with suppliers.
• Monitor and report cost down plans by fiscal periods to support both internal and global reporting requirements.
• Create fiscal period cost down plans for budgeting purposes based on company targets.
• Support manufacturing, engineering, and quality to ensure quality parts.
• Conduct and lead supplier audits as required.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Vendor negotiation

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Sharp Manufacturing Company of America is seeking a procurement leader in Memphis, TN to drive sourcing, negotiation, and purchasing of goods and services for manufacturing and sales. You will coordinate buyers, manage cost-down plans, and ensure timely material delivery to production while maintaining inventory targets.

Responsibilities include leading the procurement team, negotiating pricing, establishing supplier sources, reviewing MOQs, and coordinating engineering changes with suppliers to