Strategic Procurement Manager - SAP & Supplier Partnerships

Contemporary Amperex Technology Kentucky LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company m

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Contemporary Amperex Technology Kentucky (CATK) seeks a seasoned Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and procurement processes in support of US operations. You will drive cost savings, ensure compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain high-quality standards.

The role requires a strong background in procurement, SAP proficiency, and experience in managing supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in supply chain, economics, engineering, business administration or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in procurement, supplier management, or data analysis.
• Proficient knowledge of SAP best practices within procurement processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for supply chain management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work full-time with in-person attendance at multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, and process timely requisitions and purchase orders for raw materials, sub-assemblies, finished goods, and services.
• Research and identify prospective suppliers for assigned categories.
• Aim to reduce dependency on single-source suppliers through contracts and strategic partnerships.
• Ensure commercial, legal and contractual compliance in procurement transactions.
• Execute RFPs and RFIs essential to ongoing business support.
• Coordinate with Quality Team to inspect deliveries and verify compliance with specifications.
• Develop strong supplier relationships and measure performance on cost, quality, delivery, and service levels.
• Communicate with suppliers daily and organize meetings to resolve supply issues.
• Initiate corrective actions on defective materials and follow through with suppliers.
• Collaborate with internal departments (finance, sales, operations) to resolve issues.
• Foster teamwork across departments to achieve common goals.
• Be proficient in SAP for purchasing and run SAP reports for analysis.
• Export SAP data for reporting and decision-making.
• Maintain the SRM system for procurement requirements.

Skills

SAP proficiency

Procurement management

Supplier management

RFP/RFI execution

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, economics, engineering, business administration

Tools

SAP ERP

SRM system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Contemporary Amperex Technology Kentucky (CATK) seeks a seasoned Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and procurement processes in support of US operations. You will drive cost savings, ensure compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain high-quality standards.

The role requires a strong background in procurement, SAP proficiency, and experience in managing supplier performance.