Procurement Leader

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY

Havtech Supply is seeking a highly skilled, analytically driven, and operationally minded Procurement Leader to lead our procurement, inventory management, and vendor performance functions. This newly created role will ensure Havtech Supply maintains accurate inventory levels, competitive pricing, strong vendor partnerships, and efficient warehouse operations across all locations. This position will develop efficient processes, implement best‑in‑class purchasing and inventory controls, and collaborate closely with leadership to support growth and operational excellence.

This individual will bring experience in procurement, distribution, manufacturing, or warehouse operations, combined with strong business acumen and the ability to influence cross‑functional teams, optimize purchasing decisions, improve inventory accuracy, strengthen vendor relationships, and enhance overall procurement performance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other functions may be assigned.

Procurement & Sourcing

• Develop and execute a procurement strategy that supportsHavtechSupply ’s product mix, customer demand, and growthobjectives.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing, favorable terms, and reliable product availability.
• Establish preferred vendor programs,long‑termagreements, and structured supplier performance expectations.
• Maintain strong market knowledge, including pricing trends, product availability, and competitive dynamics.
• Own supplier segmentation and category plans (strategic vs. transactional), including bid/RFQ discipline asappropriateand ongoing market benchmarking.
• Negotiate andmaintaincore commercial terms and agreements (pricing structures, rebates, lead times, MOQs, freight terms, returns/warranties, and service expectations) and ensure renewals are tracked and completed on time.
• Implement supplier performance management (scorecards and business reviews) focused on OTIF/fill rate, lead time reliability, quality/returns, and responsiveness; drive corrective actions with suppliers and internal teams.
• Establish supply continuity plans for critical product lines (preferred alternates, dual sourcing wherefeasible, and escalation paths) to reduce disruption risk and protect customer service levels.

Inventory Management & Accuracy

• Build and oversee inventory management processes that ensureaccuratestock levels, minimizestock outs, and reduce excess or obsolete inventory.
• Implement andmaintainmin/max levels, reorder points, replenishment logic, and safety stock strategies across all warehouses.
• Lead cycle count programs,root‑causeanalysis, and corrective actions to improve inventory accuracy.
• Own inventory segmentation and health (A/B/C, critical spares, slow-moving/obsolete), including disposition plans, transfer strategies across locations, and targeted reduction of dead stock.
• Set inventory control standards (receiving/put-away requirements, cycle count cadence, adjustment governance, and transfer rules) and ensure compliance through training and audits; warehouse teams execute the daily transactions.
• Establish item and vendor master data standards (UOM, pack quantities, lead times, costs, alternates/substitutions) and governnew itemsetup and end-of-life/obsolescence processes in the ERP.

Pricing & Cost Management

• Maintainup‑to‑dateknowledge of market pricing and cost drivers.
• Work with leadership and sales to ensure pricing strategies support profitability and competitiveness.
• Monitor cost changes and ensuretimelyupdates to internal pricing systems and ERP tools.
• Support margin improvement initiatives through strategic sourcing andcost‑ reductionopportunities.

Data, Reporting & Insights

• Analyze purchasing, inventory, and vendor data toidentifytrends, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendationstoleadership.
• Support the development of reporting tools that enhance visibility anddecision‑making.
• Leverage data to forecast demand, planpurchasingcycles, andoptimizeinventory levels.
• Define and maintain procurement and inventory KPIs with a regular cadence (e.g., turns, service level/fill rate, stockouts/backorders, OTIF, lead time accuracy, inventory accuracy, and obsolete inventory).

Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with leadership to align procurement priorities with business goals and operational needs.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to warehouse, sales, and finance teams, helping shape supply chain strategy and execution.
• Lead recurring demand/supply alignment for distribution (forecast reviews, seasonality planning, and project/large-orderbuy strategies) to balance availability, working capital, and warehouse capacity.
• Partner with warehouse/operations to improve inbound flow (supplier ship methods, freight terms, appointment compliance, packaging standards, and receipt/put-away efficiency) by setting supplier requirements and inventory policies; warehouse/operationsownsday -to-day receiving and put-away execution.
• Clarify andmaintainoperating boundaries: this role owns sourcing strategy, supplier management, and inventory planning/policy; warehouse/operationsownsphysical handling and productivity; finance/AP owns invoice processing and payment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does have direct supervisory responsibilities and will also lead through influence.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, inventory management, warehouse operations, manufacturing, distribution, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of warehouse processes, inventory control methods, and supply chain best practices.
• Proven experience negotiating with vendors and managing supplier relationships, including OEM suppliers.
• Analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, run reports, and makedata‑drivendecisions.
• Experience with ERP systems,purchasingmodules, and inventory management tools-SalesPadand Microsoft Dynamics GP experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success influencingcross‑functionalteams and driving process improvements.
• Excellent communication,problem ‑solving, and organizational skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

DECLARATION

Human resources retains the sole right and discretion to make changes to this job description. Any employee making changes unauthorized by the president or human resources will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.