Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Leader

USA MOT AST AST Bearings; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Industries seeks a seasoned procurement professional to manage sourcing, purchasing, and supplier relations. You will oversee the end-to-end procurement cycle, ensure material availability, and optimize inventory levels to meet demand.

The role emphasizes supplier negotiation, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to drive cost efficiency and service levels across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, statistics, analytics, or related field and 5+ years of experience.
• Candidates should demonstrate strong communication, analysis, and purchasing capability.

Responsibilities

• Procures products from a predefined list of suppliers.
• Reviews inventory recommendations and anticipates product requirements.
• Manages inventories by reviewing parameters, updating stock, and handling returns.
• Resolves shipping discrepancies and invoice mismatches.
• Develops and maintains supplier relationships across assigned lines.
• Provides global purchasing services in support of the business unit.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Presentation skills

Team leadership

Analytical and problem solving

Project management

Time management

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Motion Industries seeks a seasoned procurement professional to manage sourcing, purchasing, and supplier relations. You will oversee the end-to-end procurement cycle, ensure material availability, and optimize inventory levels to meet demand.

The role emphasizes supplier negotiation, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to drive cost efficiency and service levels across the organization.