Procurement Manager

We are looking for a Procurement Manager to ensure efficient, reliable, and standardized procurement execution across all sites, supporting production continuity and customer commitments. The role plays a key part in driving supplier performance and operational excellence, while ensuring strict alignment with sourcing strategies, contracts, and global procurement processes. Acting as a key interface between suppliers and operations, you will manage end-to-end execution from purchase order to delivery, with a strong focus on: MRP executioninventory controlon-time deliveryshortage mitigation You will also contribute actively to S&OP, ensuring procurement execution is fully aligned with demand and supply plans.__Key responsibilities Procurement Operations Manage and standardize procurement execution across sites (POs, confirmations, expediting) Ensure alignment with MRP signals and planning priorities Act as a coordination point across sitesMRP Execution & Inventory Control Ensure effective execution of MRP signals (requisitions, rescheduling, cancellations) Control inventory levels (safety stock, excess & obsolete, turns) Work closely with Planning to balance service level and constraints Contribute to parameter optimization (lead time, MOQ, stock) Supplier Order Management & Delivery Performance Drive supplier on-time delivery (OTD) performance Manage confirmations, backlog, and late orders Escalate critical topics with sourcing teams Material Availability & Prioritization Secure material availability for operations Manage shortages and prioritization across sites Anticipate risks via Planning and S&OP interactionsERP Governance & Data Consistency Ensure consistency of procurement master data Maintain strict ERP discipline in execution and transactions Supplier Performance (Operational) Track supplier KPIs globally (OTD, backlog, responsiveness) Participate in operational reviews for key suppliers Escalate structural issues to sourcing Team Management Lead and develop procurement teams across sites Ensure clear prioritization aligned with business needs Process & Continuous Improvement Deploy best practices in procurement and MRP execution Improve lead times, inventory turns, and shortage reduction Define and track KPIs at network levelS&OP Contribution Represent Procurement in S&OP governance Provide visibility on supplier constraints and risks Ensure alignment with supply and inventory plans__Profile Bachelor’s degree (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related)10+ years of experience in operational procurement (not sourcing) Experience in industrial or electrical assembly environments Strong ERP knowledge (BAAN, M2M, SAP, Dynamics…)__Key skills Procurement & supply chain operationsMRP & inventory managementS&OP processesERP systems Supplier performance management Cross-site coordination__We're an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:401(k) & 401(k) matching Health Insurance Dental & Vision Insurance Life Insurance and AD&DLegal and identity theft protectionAFLACPaid Time Off & Holiday PayHSA, FSAPaid Parental Leave Employee Assistance Program