Strategic Procurement Leader - Global Sourcing & Cost

Paylocity; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Conn-Selmer is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end sourcing for direct and indirect materials across domestic sites. You will drive cost reductions, ensure supply continuity, and partner with operations, quality, engineering, and finance.

You will balance local vs global supply, make-versus-buy decisions, and develop non-traditional suppliers while leading a high-performing procurement team. This role requires travel and strategic supplier development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years purchasing/procurement or manufacturing engineering in a production environment.
• Experience sourcing domestically and internationally.
• Proven track record of strategic sourcing initiatives and cross-functional partnerships.
• People management experience with coaching and motivating teams.
• Strong commercial acumen and familiarity with manufacturing processes and total-cost analysis.
• Advanced Excel; strong project management and business-case analysis skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 15% and internationally <5%.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and procurement tools preferred.
• Lean, VA/VE knowledge and supplier development programs preferred.
• Professional certification (e.g., CPSM, CSCP, orCIPS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to optimize total cost of ownership.
• Own the supplier network—qualify, develop, and manage suppliers to quality, tech, cost, and delivery standards.
• Negotiate and administer pricing agreements covering specifications, logistics, MOQs, and payment terms.
• Collaborate with operations, quality, engineering, and finance; engage regional/global procurement teams.
• Streamline procurement processes and strengthen supplier assessment frameworks.
• Lead, coach, and develop procurement team members.

Skills

Sourcing Strategy

Cost Leadership

Supplier Management

Negotiation

Cross-Functional

Process Improvement

People Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Conn-Selmer is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end sourcing for direct and indirect materials across domestic sites. You will drive cost reductions, ensure supply continuity, and partner with operations, quality, engineering, and finance.

You will balance local vs global supply, make-versus-buy decisions, and develop non-traditional suppliers while leading a high-performing procurement team. This role requires travel and strategic supplier development.