About the Role
This role leads procurement activities for externally manufactured goods, focusing on supplier selection, contract negotiation, cost optimization, and supply chain continuity. The position ensures alignment between manufacturing partners and internal quality, delivery, and compliance standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead sourcing initiatives for third-party manufacturing services
- Evaluate and qualify external production partners
- Negotiate contracts covering pricing, delivery terms, and quality requirements
- Monitor supplier performance against KPIs for quality, on-time delivery, and cost
- Drive cost reduction strategies through supplier negotiations and process improvements
- Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to ensure product specifications are met
- Manage supplier audits and compliance with regulatory standards
- Support new product introductions by aligning manufacturing capacity with project timelines
- Maintain accurate procurement documentation and supplier records
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks for outsourced production
- Ensure adherence to ethical sourcing and sustainability guidelines
- Coordinate with logistics teams on inbound material flows
- Resolve production delays or quality deviations with supplier partners
- Provide procurement input during supplier design reviews
- Track and report on procurement metrics to senior management
- Support continuous improvement initiatives in supplier management
- Align procurement strategy with business growth objectives
- Manage tooling and capital equipment procurement for external suppliers
- Facilitate supplier innovation and technology adoption
- Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and controls
- Lead supplier consolidation and rationalization efforts
- Conduct market analysis to assess manufacturing cost trends
- Support sustainability goals through responsible supplier selection
- Maintain business continuity plans for critical sourced components
- Escalate supplier performance issues and drive corrective actions
Compensation
Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
Work Arrangement
Hybrid work model with required on-site presence
Team
Part of the global procurement team supporting manufacturing operations
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to shape procurement strategy in a growing organization
- Work with global suppliers and cross-functional teams
- Focus on innovation and sustainable sourcing practices
- Professional development and leadership growth paths
Application Process
- Submit resume and cover letter through company careers portal
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for initial screening
- Interview process includes competency-based and technical assessments
- Final stage involves meeting with cross-functional stakeholders
Available for qualified candidates
