Senior Procurement Manager

Senior Procurement ManagerTHE OPPORTUNITY: Senior Procurement ManagerThe Senior Procurement Manager will establish and lead the strategic procurement function supporting the development and production of highly engineered products within a rapidly growing engineering organization. Working alongside Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Operations, and external suppliers, this individual will develop supplier strategies, build a scalable global supply base, and establish the procurement infrastructure necessary to support both current production and future product development initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to build procurement processes from the ground up while becoming a trusted business partner to Engineering and helping shape the organization's long-term supply chain strategy. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where supplier relationships, sourcing strategies, and procurement processes are being developed simultaneously.RESPONSIBILITIES: Senior Procurement ManagerDevelop and execute procurement strategies supporting current production and future product development programs.Lead supplier sourcing, qualification, commercial negotiations, and long-term supplier relationship management.Partner closely with Engineering throughout new product introduction (NPI), prototype development, and evolving product designs.Identify, qualify, and develop domestic and international suppliers supporting highly engineered products.Develop sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, delivery, manufacturability, and technical performance.Build scalable procurement processes, supplier performance metrics, and commercial governance.Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies supporting aggressive development schedules.Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Operations, and Quality to support program objectives and supplier performance.Improve procurement visibility through ERP systems, reporting, and continuous process improvement initiatives.REQUIREMENTS: Senior Procurement ManagerYou bring 7+ years of progressive experience leading procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain initiatives within aerospace, industrial manufacturing, power generation, capital equipment, or other highly engineered manufacturing environments.You have successfully developed supplier strategies, negotiated commercial agreements, and qualified suppliers supporting complex engineered products.You have partnered closely with Engineering throughout new product introduction (NPI), prototype development, or rapidly evolving product development programs.You understand how to balance commercial objectives with technical requirements while influencing cross-functional teams and supplier decisions.You have experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems and procurement data to improve planning, supplier performance, and operational visibility.You thrive in fast-paced environments where you are building processes, supplier relationships, and procurement infrastructure rather than maintaining mature systems.COMPENSATION: Senior Procurement ManagerA meaningful compensation package will be developed for the successful candidate that includes a base salary plus performance-based bonus.