Strategic Procurement Leader for US Manufacturing

Munters; Daleville (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Munters is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead supplier strategy across US manufacturing sites, ensuring on-time material delivery at target costs. You will direct category managers, balance total cost with quality and risk, and drive savings while maintaining supplier performance and compliance.

Reporting to the Supply Chain Director, you will own procurement budgets, partner with finance, engineering, and operations, and standardize processes across two factories to optimize spend and supply

Qualifications

• 8+ years in procurement or supply management in manufacturing.
• 3+ years leading a team.
• Experience negotiating supply agreements and achieving savings.
• Experience leading supplier selection, qualification, and audits.
• ERP/MRP systems knowledge; spend analysis; supplier performance management.
• Excellent communication with suppliers and executives.
• Proven ability to hold a team accountable and escalate risk early.

Responsibilities

• Set procurement strategy and lead category teams.
• Oversee supplier selection and approval.
• Balance cost, quality, delivery, risk across decisions.
• Maintain approved supplier list and retire underperformers.
• Negotiate and finalize supply agreements.
• Deliver cost savings and validate with finance.
• Manage supplier performance scorecards.
• Ensure backup suppliers for critical parts.
• Coordinate with materials manager on lead times and stock.
• Standardize procurement processes across factories.
• Escalate supplier issues promptly.
• Own procurement budget and monthly spend reporting.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Supplier negotiations

Supplier selection

ERP/MRP knowledge

Communication skills

Team accountability

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain

CPSM/CPM/APICS certification

Job description

Munters is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead supplier strategy across US manufacturing sites, ensuring on-time material delivery at target costs. You will direct category managers, balance total cost with quality and risk, and drive savings while maintaining supplier performance and compliance.

Reporting to the Supply Chain Director, you will own procurement budgets, partner with finance, engineering, and operations, and standardize processes across two factories to optimize spend and supply