Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Procurement Manager

If you are looking for your next great challenge so, you don’t have to endure another boring day at the office- STOP HERE! We have several amazing opportunities for a fast-growing company that is rearranging stateside and we are developing a solid long term team and we want YOU!

About The Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead our sourcing, purchasing, and vendor management functions. The ideal candidate will be an SAP Super User with enhanced knowledge of manufacturing materials, engineering components, and supplier management, who can help optimize procurement processes, ensure data accuracy, and leverage SAP to drive efficiency and cost savings. This is a full-time, on-site role that requires close collaboration with production, design, and finance teams to ensure timely and cost-effective material availability.

Must Have Skills

1. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Business Administration.

1. 8+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

1. Advanced SAP user expertise required; experience with Ariba or S/4HANA highly desirable).

1. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, bill of materials, technical drawings, and production workflows.

1. Excellent negotiation, communication, and supplier management skills.

1. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret SAP data and drive data-based decisions.

1. Ability to work onsite full-time in a fast-paced, collaborative industrial setting.

Preferred Skills

1. Experience sourcing machined, fabricated, or electronic components.

1. Knowledge of quality assurance, compliance standards, and vendor qualification procedures.

1. Familiarity with lean manufacturing and cost-reduction initiatives.

1. Procurement certifications (CPSM, CIPS, or CSCP) preferred.

What You'll Do

1. Oversee and manage end-to-end procurement operations, including sourcing, negotiation, purchase order creation, and vendor performance.

1. Serve as the SAP expert user, providing advanced support, training, and troubleshooting to ensure seamless usage across departments.

1. Analyze procurement data in SAP to identify cost-saving opportunities, improve supplier performance, and enhance purchasing efficiency.

1. Develop and execute sourcing strategies for raw materials, fabricated parts, and technical services aligned with production schedules and quality standards.

1. Negotiate contracts and manage vendor performance to ensure reliability, cost competitiveness, and adherence to specifications.

1. Collaborate with engineering teams to qualify new suppliers and manage technical evaluations of materials and equipment.

1. Monitor inventory levels, lead times, and order accuracy using SAP reports and analytics.

1. Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, supplier relationships, and spend management.

1. Support audits, compliance reviews, and sustainability initiatives related to the supply base.

Working Environment and Physical Demands
The following are representative of the typical working environment and physical demands of this position. To successfully perform the essential functions of this job, you will be required to:

1. Full-time, office-based position in or around Louisville KY (no remote or hybrid option).

1. Collaborative work with engineering, operations, and finance teams.

1. Hands-on involvement with production and supplier interface.

1. Sit/stand at a desk for prolonged periods, primarily sedentary work.

What We Offer

Salary offered: $113k to $130k DOE

If this role excites you but you don’t meet each requirement listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences and understand that the best candidates may come from the most unlikely of places.

LEAD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

LEAD is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a growing national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

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