Strategic Procurement Manager – 80/20 Focus

BAND-IT IDEX; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX, Band-It unit, is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead direct and indirect spend, drive cost reductions, and align procurement strategies with production needs. You will manage a small team of procurement professionals and partner with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Quality to optimize supplier performance.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3–5 years of manufacturing procurement experience, with strong negotiation and data-driven decision skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of procurement/sourcing management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading or supervising a small team of procurement professionals (3–5 employees).
• Experience managing both direct materials and indirect spend categories.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for direct materials (80/20) and indirect spend.
• Lead sourcing activities including RFQs, bid analysis, supplier selection, and contract negotiations.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through value analysis and strategic sourcing.
• Maintain procurement data and reporting in ERP systems; monitor KPIs such as cost savings and supplier performance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Finance and Quality to align procurement with business needs.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement processes

Metal commodities

Engineered components

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking in manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP systems (JDE)

Job description

IDEX, Band-It unit, is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead direct and indirect spend, drive cost reductions, and align procurement strategies with production needs. You will manage a small team of procurement professionals and partner with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Quality to optimize supplier performance.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3–5 years of manufacturing procurement experience, with strong negotiation and data-driven decision skills.