Supply Chain Manager

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager Job Description This role leads the procurement function with responsibility for strategic sourcing, supplier management, global purchasing, and inventory and supply planning. You will manage a team of buyers and logistics professionals, develop and refine procurement processes and systems, and drive cost, inventory, and supplier performance improvements. The position combines high-level strategy with hands-on operational decision-making, offers global supplier exposure and international travel, and provides significant cross-functional influence across the organization. You will work cross functionally with the logistics and inventory team and oversee their group. Responsibilities Provide procurement leadership by managing an International Buyer and Logistics Manager, setting clear departmental priorities, and developing the teams capabilities. Own the strategic sourcing process by identifying, evaluating, negotiating with, selecting, onboarding, and managing domestic and international suppliers. Lead supplier performance management, including maintaining and using scorecards, conducting supplier reviews and audits, driving corrective actions, implementing contingency sourcing, and managing supplier exits when necessary. Oversee global procurement activities by evaluating landed cost and managing international purchasing considerations such as Incoterms, freight, tariffs, duties, and customs requirements. Ensure inventory and material availability by determining what and when to buy through analysis of forecasts, usage, open orders, lead times, inventory levels, and supplier constraints. Mitigate supply risk by developing backup suppliers and dual sourcing critical items to protect continuity of supply. Maintain strong systems and controls by keeping ERP and procurement records accurate and current, managing approval processes, contracts, supplier files, dashboards, and ensuring audit readiness. Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Warehouse, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and IT to resolve supply issues and support reliable customer delivery. Use advanced data analysis and spreadsheets to monitor procurement performance, identify trends, and support data-driven decision-making. Travel domestically and internationally to visit suppliers, conduct site visits and audits, and strengthen supplier relationships. Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of procurement processes, systems, supplier strategies, and team structure, rather than simply maintaining transactional purchasing activities. Essential Skills Bachelors degree in supply chain, business, engineering, operations, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience. 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain. Direct experience managing buyers or a purchasing team. 3+ years leading people, projects, suppliers, or procurement programs. Domestic and international purchasing experience. Working knowledge of Incoterms, imports and customs processes, duties, tariffs, freight, and landed cost. Proven strategic sourcing and competitive bidding experience. Experience in supplier qualification and onboarding. Experience conducting supplier site visits and audits. Strong supplier negotiation and performance management skills. ERP system experience in a procurement or supply-chain context. Advanced spreadsheet and data-analysis capability. Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 1020% of the time. Valid passport or the ability to obtain one. Additional Skills & Qualifications 10+ years of procurement or supply-chain experience. Background in industrial distribution or manufacturing. Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, or similar. Experience with Acumatica ERP. Hands-on experience designing and using supplier scorecards. Inventory planning experience. Experience with contract administration and procurement-related agre…

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