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Our client is seeking a Procurement Program Manager to support supply planning, supplier management, and operational execution across a complex manufacturing environment. This individual contributor role will drive end-to-end supply and demand optimization while partnering with suppliers, planning teams, and outsourced manufacturing partners to ensure material availability and operational continuity.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply and demand planning activities, inventory optimization, and supplier coordination.
• Partner with planning teams to align supply strategies with business demand.
• Coordinate with suppliers and outsourced manufacturing (ODM/contract manufacturing) partners to support production requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels, identify shortages, and drive recovery actions.
• Assess supply risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and commercial terms with suppliers.
• Drive supplier performance related to quality, delivery, lead times, and capacity.
• Develop reporting and tracking tools to ensure visibility and accountability.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance supply chain performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
• 5+ years of procurement, supply chain, sourcing, or operations experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting ODM, contract manufacturing, or outsourced production models.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, inventory management, demand planning, and supplier management.
• Proven supplier negotiation and relationship management experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience supporting OEM, ODM, or global manufacturing operations.
• Background in inventory optimization, supplier capacity management, and supply continuity planning.
• Experience with ERP, planning, or procurement systems. xhyhwjd

This role is ideal for a supply chain professional who excels at managing supplier relationships, navigating outsourced manufacturing environments, and driving operational results across a global supply network.

The client offers medical, dental, vision, company paid holidays and up to 15 days of PTO.

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