Strategic Procurement Partner - Data-Driven Sourcing

Cmd Corporation; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cmd Corporation in Appleton, WI is seeking a Procurement Business Partner to drive cost savings, manage supplier relationships, and support strategic procurement initiatives for manufacturing operations.

The role requires data-driven decision making, cross-functional collaboration with engineering and production, and negotiation skills to optimize lead times, quality, and total cost of ownership, while adhering to safety and continuous improvement goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, economics, or a related field.
• Experience in manufacturing purchasing and supplier management.
• ERP experience is desirable (Epicor).

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships and qualification processes.
• Source materials, supplies, and services meeting quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Use data analytics to inform purchasing decisions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align procurement with project needs.
• Negotiate pricing and lead times to optimize costs.

Skills

Data analytics

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Relationship building

Cost reduction

O365 proficiency

Reading engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or related field

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Cmd Corporation in Appleton, WI is seeking a Procurement Business Partner to drive cost savings, manage supplier relationships, and support strategic procurement initiatives for manufacturing operations.

The role requires data-driven decision making, cross-functional collaboration with engineering and production, and negotiation skills to optimize lead times, quality, and total cost of ownership, while adhering to safety and continuous improvement goals.