Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Lead

Eberhardt Service Group GmbH; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Eberhardt Service Group GmbH is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead sourcing, supplier management, and purchasing operations to ensure reliable, cost-effective material supply for manufacturing and growth.

Responsibilities include cost reductions, cross-functional collaboration, supplier performance analysis, inventory optimization, and ensuring ethical sourcing and policy compliance. You will coach the procurement team and drive continuous improvement across the function.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of procurement or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives while maintaining product quality and supply continuity.
• Collaborate with Planning, Operations, Engineering, and Manufacturing to ensure material availability supports production schedules.
• Analyze purchasing trends, supplier performance, and market conditions to identify opportunities and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Manage procurement activities to optimize inventory levels while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Develop contingency plans to reduce supplier risk and improve supply continuity.
• Support new product introductions through supplier sourcing, qualification, and procurement planning.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, contractual requirements, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Provide leadership and direction for the procurement function by coaching and developing the Buyer while building a high-performing procurement organization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve procurement processes, supplier performance, and operational efficiency.
• Prepare and present procurement metrics, supplier scorecards, savings initiatives, and performance reports to leadership.

Skills

Cost reduction

Supplier management

Cross-functional teamwork

Inventory optimization

Procurement leadership

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Eberhardt Service Group GmbH is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead sourcing, supplier management, and purchasing operations to ensure reliable, cost-effective material supply for manufacturing and growth.

Responsibilities include cost reductions, cross-functional collaboration, supplier performance analysis, inventory optimization, and ensuring ethical sourcing and policy compliance. You will coach the procurement team and drive continuous improvement across the function.