Procurement Manager
Core
End-to-end procurement management for a hardware product (electro-mechanical, optical, electronic assemblies) in a New Product Introduction (NPI) facility, building a procurement function from a standing start.
Role type
Procurement Manager (NPI facility)
Builds
Hardware product for construction industry via AR technology
Domain
Construction technology / Precision manufacturing / Electronics
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier strategy and segmentation, Contract negotiation, Supplier quality management (ISO 9001), Purchase-to-pay process management, ERP purchasing module usage, International sourcing and customs compliance, Second-sourcing and risk mitigation, Cost reduction planning
Preferred skills
CIPS qualification, ERP implementation experience, Experience building procurement functions from scratch
Technologies
ERP systems
Responsibilities
Own supplier base segmentation, approval, review, and rationalization; Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and framework agreements; Manage service, maintenance, and calibration agreements for production equipment; Own the purchase-to-pay process including ERP data and inventory policy; Manage supplier quality under ISO 9001 including audits and corrective actions; Line-manage the Systems Engineer and report on spend and supplier performance.