Strategic Procurement Manager (Hybrid)

DESOTEC; Darlington Township (PA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day 1

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

DESOTEC seeks a Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for a multi-site industrial operation. You will balance cost, quality and continuity while guiding category strategies and governance across Operations, Engineering, Logistics and Finance.

The role requires strong commercial acumen, category leadership, and experience in a manufacturing environment, with travel as needed within the U.S.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progression in procurement, sourcing, supply chain or category management.
• Experience leading strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations and contract management.
• Experience with supplier relationships and delivering measurable savings.
• Experience procuring industrial equipment and maintenance services.
• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, or engineering environments.
• Ability to travel as needed for supplier visits and leadership meetings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement and category strategies aligned with objectives.
• Manage procurement categories to optimize cost, quality, service and continuity.
• Lead RFQs/RFPs, supplier evaluations, and negotiations.
• Define requirements with stakeholders and manage contracts and renewals.
• Ensure uninterrupted supply and balance inventory with working capital goals.
• Deliver savings targets and monitor spend and performance KPIs.
• Lead stakeholder engagement across operations, finance, logistics and engineering.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship mgmt

Contract negotiations

Analytical thinking

ERP systems proficiency

Cost reduction

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Engineering/Business

Master's in SCM or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement technologies

Job description

DESOTEC seeks a Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for a multi-site industrial operation. You will balance cost, quality and continuity while guiding category strategies and governance across Operations, Engineering, Logistics and Finance.

The role requires strong commercial acumen, category leadership, and experience in a manufacturing environment, with travel as needed within the U.S.