Senior Manager Procurement – Direct Material
Core
Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team to execute international sourcing strategies for direct material commodities, ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and supply continuity for manufacturing and engineering operations.
Role type
Senior Manager, Strategic Procurement
Builds
Direct material supply chain for manufacturing and engineering operations
Domain
Industrial manufacturing / Power systems / Energy
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, cost optimization, supply continuity management, team leadership, budgeting and forecasting, risk assessment, compliance management, data analysis
Preferred skills
Managing regional/international procurement teams, strategic sourcing in manufacturing/engineering, ERP systems (SAP), interpreting engineering drawings, professional procurement certification (MCIPS), experience in power systems/energy/aerospace/marine/automotive
Technologies
SAP, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Develop and execute regional direct material procurement strategies; Lead supplier sourcing, evaluation, qualification, and selection; Manage supplier negotiations and long-term agreements; Oversee procurement documentation and expenditure management; Lead, coach, and evaluate procurement team members; Ensure compliance with governance and regulatory requirements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership