Strategic Procurement Leader - Global Sourcing & Cost

Description At Conn Selmer, we're passionate about music and dedicated to producing the highest-quality instruments for musicians of all skill levels. As a member of our organization, we seek candidates who possess the following values: Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Inclusivity, and Innovation. Please see our Conn Selmer website ( for more information about who we are. The Procurement Manager leads sourcing strategy for Conn-Selmer’s domestic musical instrument manufacturing sites. This role owns end-to-end procurement for direct and indirect materials—driving cost reduction, supply continuity, process excellence, and supplier performance. Success is measured by year-over-year cost savings, on-time delivery, quality performance, and the strength of the supplier base. In addition, this role will balance local versus global supply options, make-versus-buy decisions, and the development of non-traditional suppliers while partnering closely with operations, quality, engineering, and finance. Responsibilities Sourcing Strategy & Cost Leadership : Develop and execute sourcing strategies that optimize total cost of ownership. Evaluate local vs. global supply, make-vs-buy scenarios, and dual-sourcing opportunities. Drive year-over-year cost reductions through VA/VE, cost modeling, product teardowns, supplier workshops, fact-based negotiations, raw-material indexation models, and competitive benchmarking. Supplier Relationship & Performance Management : Own the supplier network—identifying, qualifying, and developing suppliers against Conn-Selmer quality, technology, cost, and delivery standards. Conduct financial and business analysis, core supplier reviews, on-site audits, and capacity planning. Manage day-to-day supply issues, quality concerns, part launches, engineering changes, product transfers, and commercial disputes. Contract & Commercial Negotiation : Negotiate and administer annual and multi-year pricing agreements covering specifications, total cost (including logistics, MOQ, and inventory impact), stocking programs, payment terms, warranty, on-time delivery (OTD), and quality metrics. Ensure agreements align with Conn-Selmer standards and business objectives. Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration : Partner with internal stakeholders (operations, quality, engineering, finance) and with regional/global procurement teams to leverage scale, share best practices, advance technology adoption, and improve supplier responsiveness. Support new product development by selecting vendors that meet quality, technology, and cost targets. Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement : Streamline procurement processes, strengthen supplier assessment frameworks, and introduce non-traditional suppliers where they create competitive advantage. Apply market intelligence and industry analysis to inform strategy. People Leadership : Lead, coach, and develop team members. Build a high-performing culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and results. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or a related field Minimum 5 years of purchasing, procurement, or manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment Demonstrated experience sourcing both domestically and internationally Proven track record of developing and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives, processes, and cross-functional partnerships People management experience with a record of coaching and motivating teams Strong commercial acumen and familiarity with manufacturing processes and total-cost analysis Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; solid project management and business-case analysis skills Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Willingness to travel domestically up to 15% and internationally less than 5% Working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and procurement tools preferred Familiarity with lean manufacturing, VA/VE methodologies, and supplier development programs preferred Professional certification (e.g., CPSM, CSCP, or CIPS) preferred Requires periods of sedentary work, daily standing and walking on shop floor Requires repetitive upper body movement – keyboard and monitor use Visual and hearing acuity #J-18808-Ljbffr