Manager, Procurement

POSITION SUMMARY The Procurement Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing all procurement and vendor management related activities within the Process Instruments Pittsburgh location. This role involves managing the procurement team, owning the procurement processes, negotiating contracts with suppliers, executing vendor quality and compliance audits, and ensuring that goods and services are obtained in a timely, and cost-effective manner. In addition, the Procurement Manager is tasked with identifying opportunities for improvement, including supply chain management, logistics, inventory controls, category management, and low-cost region (LCR) sourcing strategies. To excel in this role the job holder should have a strong background in procurement and supply chain management, as well as experience in process improvement methodologies. Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills are essential for success in this position. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES •  Procurement: The Procurement Manager is responsible for developing the procurement team to successfully implement buying strategies that ensure PI Pittsburgh obtains goods and services of the required quality, quantity, and price, while minimizing risk and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations. This includes sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, managing vendor relationships, and conducting supplier performance evaluations.            •  Cost: The Procurement Manager is responsible for optimizing costs across the procurement and supply chain processes. This involves identifying cost-saving opportunities, negotiating favorable terms with suppliers, and implementing cost-saving initiatives e.g., strategic low-cost regional sourcing (landed costs), buying power from category management, etc.  •  Inventory: This role involves managing inventory levels to ensure that PI Pittsburgh has the necessary supplies and materials to meet demand. The Procurement Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory levels and ensure that they are aligned with the goals of the business unit.                •  Supply Chain: The Procurement Manager is responsible for overseeing procurement, outside processing and sub-assembly manufacturing contracts, shipping, and delivery (freight) contracts. The Procurement Manager will ensure that the supply chain is efficient, reliable, and as cost-effective as possible (fully costed). KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE •  Possess a minimum of 10 years’ experience in Procurement, Operations Management, or related field.  •  A bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations management or business administration, is preferred. •  Be proficient in project management methodologies and tools – able to manage projects from initiation to completion, including scope, timeline, budget, and stakeholder management. •  Be highly proficient in data analysis and interpretation and be able to use data to inform decision-making and drive process improvement. They should be able to identify trends, analyze data, and develop actionable insights to improve procurement and operational processes.