Procurement Manager

The US Regional Procurement Lead will focus on managing procurement strategies and supplier relationships across the US to ensure cost-efficient and quality supply chain operations within the industrial manufacturing industry. Client Details Our client is a global industrial manufacturer with ties to the UK, Europe, APAC. This is a remote opportunity based in a global procurement team. Description Translate global category strategies into effective regional execution in the US. Drive localization and supplier development to ensure regional supply performance. Focus on regional cost competitiveness and resilience across mostly direct categories. Execute approved sourcing actions and coordinate with Operational teams for implementation Lead local execution of supplier development plans. Provide market intelligence to Category Management. Partner with regional Operations/Supply Chain and site leaders. Reporting to a global procurement lead headquartered in the EU. States you must be based from: California Colorado Delaware Idaho Massachusetts Maine New Hampshire South Carolina Texas Profile A successful US Regional Procurement Lead should have: Broad category management skills, having covered both direct and indirect spend. Desirable: previously worked for industries such as pharmaceutical, aerospace, biotech, automotive manufacturing or related regulated industry. Excellent procurement/sourcing experience within industrial supply chains, with strong regional market knowledge. ability to execute end to end sourcing and supplier development programs. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or related degree. Ability to operate and work within a global team with varying time zones. Pragmatic and idea generating professional with excellent communications skills. Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from $125,000 to $170,000 per year dependent on experience. Additional organization benefits including a competitive 401k. Remote based role, with regional travel across the US to visit suppliers. Infrequent travel to global offices. States you must be based from: California Colorado Delaware Idaho Massachusetts Maine New Hampshire South Carolina Texas MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. Requirements Translate global category strategies into effective regional execution in the US. Drive localization and supplier development to ensure regional supply performance. Focus on regional cost competitiveness and resilience across mostly direct categories. Execute approved sourcing actions and coordinate with Operational teams for implementation Lead local execution of supplier development plans. Provide market intelligence to Category Management. Partner with regional Operations/Supply Chain and site leaders. Reporting to a global procurement lead headquartered in the EU. Broad category management skills, having covered both direct and indirect spend. Desirable: previously worked for industries such as pharmaceutical, aerospace, biotech, automotive manufacturing or related regulated industry. Excellent procurement/sourcing experience within industrial supply chains, with strong regional market knowledge. ability to execute end to end sourcing and supplier development programs. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or related degree. Ability to operate and work within a global team with varying time zones. Pragmatic and idea generating professional with excellent communications skills.