Procurement Lead

Stellenbeschreibung:

Manage the end-to-end purchasing process for assigned commodities and suppliers
Create, monitor, and expedite purchase orders in NetSuite
Manage supplier communication regarding lead times, order confirmations, shortages, and delivery issues
Resolve purchase order discrepancies, invoice issues, and receiving exceptions
Monitor open purchase orders and drive timely supplier follow-up
Review inventory health and demand signals to prevent stockouts and excess inventory
Execute purchasing decisions based on forecasts, reorder points, and business priorities
Partner with Materials Planning to balance inventory investment with service levels
Monitor supplier performance against lead time and delivery expectations
Build strong working relationships with suppliers
Identify supply risks and elevate mitigation plans
Support supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
Develop and maintain Procurement SOPs and documentation
Identify opportunities to automate or simplify procurement workflows
Create dashboards and reporting that improve operational visibility
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Operations, Finance, AP, Logistics, and Planning teams
Communicate inventory risks, supplier constraints, and purchasing priorities
Support new product introductions and material transitions
Participate in cross-functional projects that improve supply chain performance
Mentor and train Procurement Agents and Buyers
Share subject matter expertise and establish best practices
Support onboarding of new team members
Serve as a resource for complex procurement questions and escalations
Within the first year, maintain healthy inventory, improve purchase order cycle times and supplier responsiveness, create scalable documentation and reporting, drive measurable process improvements, and elevate Procurement team capabilities

Requirements

3+ years of procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or inventory planning experience
Experience purchasing production materials in a manufacturing environment
Strong ERP experience; NetSuite preferred
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills
Experience building reports and analyzing inventory data
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize multiple competing requests in a fast-paced environment
Experience with demand planning or inventory planning preferred
Experience writing SOPs and improving operational processes preferred
Experience mentoring or leading team members preferred
Knowledge of supplier performance metrics and procurement KPIs preferred
Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States
Must not require employer sponsorship or other employer support to secure or maintain U.S. work authorization

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing the end-to-end purchasing process, including supplier communication, inventory management, and procurement documentation. Proficient in utilizing ERP systems like NetSuite and advanced Excel for data analysis and reporting.