Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Architect

Wanzl North America; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wanzl North America (WNA) is seeking a procurement professional in the US to develop sourcing strategies for assigned categories, analyze market conditions, and manage supplier relationships across domestic and international bases. The role requires strong analytics, negotiation, and contract management skills, with a focus on cost reductions and process improvements.

The candidate will work closely with R&D, finance, and manufacturing teams to align supplier capabilities with product needs and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Outstanding Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems, SAP preferred.
• Mathematical concepts for procurement (weighted averages, percentages, ratios and proportions).

Responsibilities

• Continuous Improvement of sourcing processes and detailed market analysis.
• Develop category strategies based on cost and manufacturing capabilities.
• Negotiates pricing, logistics and contracts with suppliers.
• Manages supplier relationships, performance evaluations and conflict resolution.
• Forecasts annual material and tooling budgets and supports cost-reduction activities.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

SAP

Job description

Wanzl North America (WNA) is seeking a procurement professional in the US to develop sourcing strategies for assigned categories, analyze market conditions, and manage supplier relationships across domestic and international bases. The role requires strong analytics, negotiation, and contract management skills, with a focus on cost reductions and process improvements.

The candidate will work closely with R&D, finance, and manufacturing teams to align supplier capabilities with product needs and