Supply Chain - Procurement Manager

Sharp Electronics Corporation (US); Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan

401k match

Employee assistance

Job summary

Sharp Electronics Corporation in Memphis, TN, seeks a Procurement Leader to direct sourcing, negotiation, and procurement activities aligned with manufacturing and sales targets.

You will coordinate buyers, monitor cost-down plans, and establish supplier sources while reviewing MOQs and safety stocks to optimize inventory and production flow. ERP/SAP and MS Office proficiency are advantageous in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a manufacturing environment or equivalent with 5 years of experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems; SAP knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the procurement team activities.
• Review, negotiate, and approve material pricing.
• Establish and approve sources of raw materials and suppliers.
• Determine and review MOQs and safety stocks.
• Convert requisitions to purchase orders and monitor scheduling.
• Coordinate material delivery to support production with minimal on-hand inventory.
• Review engineering change controls with suppliers.
• Report cost-down plans by fiscal periods for internal and global reporting.
• Create fiscal period cost-down plans for budgeting purposes.
• Support manufacturing, engineering, and quality to ensure quality parts.
• Lead supplier audits as required.
• Provide cross-functional support to Supply Chain management.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Supply chain

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

SAP

Job description

Responsible to the Supply Chain Director for the sourcing, negotiation, and procurement of goods and services to support the manufacturing and sales of product. Responsibilities include coordinating the efforts of the buyers to meet company goals, developing and monitoring company cost down plans and monitoring service parts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the activities of the company procurement team.
• Oversee the review, negotiation, and approval of material pricing.
• Establish and approve sources of raw material and suppliers.
• Determine and review current MOQs and Safety Stocks.
• Evaluate and approve requisitions to be converted to purchase orders.
• Monitor and coordinate material scheduling and delivery to support production while considering minimal on-hand inventory.
• Review and coordinate engineering change controls with suppliers.
• Monitor and report cost down plans by fiscal periods to support both internal and global reporting requirements.
• Create fiscal period cost down plans for budgeting purposes based on company targets.
• Support manufacturing, engineering, and quality to ensure quality parts.
• Conduct and lead supplier audits as required.
• Provide cross-functional support and leadership to Supply Chain management team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, and 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent.
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems.
• SAP knowledge is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards in close proximity to others.
• Must be able to bend/stoop and lift up to 25 pounds on an infrequent basis.
• Frequent interaction with carriers, brokers, suppliers and internal departments.
• Must be able to walk moderate distances in a warehouse environment.

About Sharp Manufacturing Company of America

SMCA is the U.S. manufacturing facility for SHCA, the U.S. Consumer Products Group of Sharp Electronics Corporation, the U.S. sales subsidiary of Sharp Corporation, a worldwide developer and manufacturer of one-of-a-kind premium technology products, who was recently honored as one of Fortune’s Most Admired Companies for 2024. SHCA includes the manufacturing of premium home appliances in Memphis, TN, together with the sales & marketing, and servicing of home electronics based in Montvale, NJ. Leading products include Sharp Carousel®, Microwave Drawer™ Ovens, SuperSteam+™ ovens, and Plasmacluster® Ion air purifiers.

• Comprehensive, family-friendly healthcare plan (medical, dental, vision).
• 401k retirement plan with a competitive match and plenty of financial support tools.
• Employee Assistance Plan to care for you and your family's mental and behavioral health, balance, and support.
• Financial protection for you and your family (life insurance and disability insurance)
• Training and professional development.
• Vacation and paid holidays.
• Dynamic culture eager to innovate, enhance diversity, and work smarter.

The listed salary range or contractual rate excludes bonuses, incentives, differential pay, and any other forms of compensation or benefits. The starting salary will be determined by several variables, including but not limited to experience, education, training, certification, and location. You may also be eligible to receive an annual discretionary incentive award, commissions, and program-specific awards, which are subject to the rules governing these programs.

Compensation Statement

$57,252 - $107,349 USD

Sharp Electronics Corporation is an equal opportunity employer – minority – female – disability - veteran.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. All applications must include compensation expectations in order to be considered. Local candidates only, please.