Strategic Raw Materials Procurement Lead

First Quality; Connecticut; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation + bonus

Paid time off

Benefits from day one (medical, dental

Vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Parental leave

Dependent care FSA

Diaper benefit program

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Job summary

First Quality seeks a Raw Material Procurement Manager to lead category strategies for raw materials across our manufacturing operations in Trumbull, CT. The role focuses on optimizing total delivered cost, ensuring supply continuity, and driving supplier partnerships with Operations, Finance, and Product Development.

The ideal candidate will manage complex negotiations, mitigate supply risk, and develop supplier scorecards while guiding cross-functional teams to profitability and operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive procurement or sourcing experience.
• Experience in manufacturing or consumer goods preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute raw material category strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Drive total delivered cost optimization across material, logistics, duties and related costs.
• Monitor commodity markets and translate insights into pricing strategy and risk mitigation plans.
• Lead supplier negotiations including pricing, contracts, and long-term supply agreements.
• Structure and implement supply agreements to protect business interests and mitigate risk.
• Establish supplier performance scorecards and drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with Quality and Operations teams to support supplier audits and compliance evaluations.
• Align sourcing strategies with production forecasts and plant requirements.
• Lead cross-functional response to supply disruptions to protect service levels.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category leadership

Negotiation skills

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP software

Spend analytics tools

Job description

First Quality seeks a Raw Material Procurement Manager to lead category strategies for raw materials across our manufacturing operations in Trumbull, CT. The role focuses on optimizing total delivered cost, ensuring supply continuity, and driving supplier partnerships with Operations, Finance, and Product Development.

The ideal candidate will manage complex negotiations, mitigate supply risk, and develop supplier scorecards while guiding cross-functional teams to profitability and operational