Strategic Procurement Manager: Inventory & Suppliers

Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA medical plans

Disability & life insurance

401k matching

Competitive pay

Casual dog-friendly environment

Job summary

Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment in Columbus, OH is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead purchasing operations for outdoor electronic products. You will manage vendors, maintain in-stock levels, forecast inventory, and ensure procurement aligns with financial and operational goals.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field, at least five years in procurement or supply chain, and two years of people management. CPSM or similar credential is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field required.
• At least five years of related experience in procurement or supply chain management required.
• At least two years of people management experience required.
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or similar credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures in-stock rates through placing and managing purchase orders and requisitions with long lead times.
• Monitors and forecasts inventory levels and safety stock to prevent shortages or overstocking.
• Calls out risks to supply and takes action to minimize lost sales.
• Provides decision support for fully landed cost and lead time tradeoffs.
• Evaluates supplier performance based on quality, delivery speed, and cost-efficiency.
• Participates in Demand Reviews and prioritizes orders according to current trends.
• Owns the Item Master and Supplier Master.
• Conducts market research to keep pace with costing trends.
• Participates in the requirements definition and selection process for Supply and Demand Planning software.
• Recommends item classification (A/B/C Methodology) to ensure appropriate level of focus depending on the nature of the item.
• Maintains accurate records of purchases, pricing, changes to order flow, and other important details for decision support.
• Ensures all procurement activities comply with legal and ethical standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Analytical and problem solving

Leadership

Prioritization and delegation

Office suite proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

5+ years procurement/supply chain experience

2+ years people management experience

CPSM or similar credential preferred

Tools

ERP/Procurement software

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Summary:

The Procurement Manager will lead the organization’s purchasing operations and oversee the acquisition of goods and services for outdoor electronic products. The individual in this role is responsible for maintaining in-stock levels, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring that all procurement activities align with the company’s financial and operational goals.

Brief Description

Job Summary:

The Procurement Manager will lead the organization’s purchasing operations and oversee the acquisition of goods and services for outdoor electronic products. The individual in this role is responsible for maintaining in-stock levels, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring that all procurement activities align with the company’s financial and operational goals.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Ensures in-stock rates through placing and managing purchase orders and requisitions with long lead times.
• Monitors and forecasts inventory levels and safety stock to prevent shortages or overstocking.
• Calls out risks to supply and takes action to minimize lost sales.
• Provides decision support for fully landed cost and lead time tradeoffs.
• Evaluates supplier performance based on quality, delivery speed, and cost-efficiency.
• Participates in Demand Reviews and prioritizes orders according to current trends.
• Owns the Item Master and Supplier Master.
• Conducts market research to keep pace with costing trends.
• Participates in the requirements definition and selection process for Supply and Demand Planning software.
• Recommends item classification (A/B/C Methodology) to ensure appropriate level of focus depending on the nature of the item.
• Maintains accurate records of purchases, pricing, changes to order flow, and other important details for decision support.
• Ensures all procurement activities comply with legal and ethical standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly with cost-benefit analysis.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills to mentor a procurement team.
• Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks as appropriate.
• Highly Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, especially Excel.
• Proficiency with ERP/Procurement software; familiarity with NetSuite is a ‘plus’.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field required.
• At least five years of related experience in procurement or supply chain management required.
• At least two years of people management experience required.
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or similar credential preferred.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new procurement staff.
• Oversees the daily workflow and purchasing cycles of the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
  
  

Compensation Package

Strong benefits

• Multiple medical plans including HSA availability with company contributions
• Company paid disability & life insurance coverage
• Generous 401k matching
• Competitive pay
• Casual atmosphere/dog-friendly environment