Procurement Manager

Robbins Recruiting Solutions has partnered with a leading retail merchandising solutions company renowned for its innovative and customer-focused strategies. To sustain their competitive edge, they are adding a Procurement Manager to the team. This individual will collaborate with internal stakeholders across Program Management, Sales, Operations, and Finance to optimize procurement processes, manage supplier relationships, and ensure seamless material/service delivery.

The Procurement Manager will lead a team to meet and exceed customer expectations through proactive planning, continuous process improvements, and effective supply chain management.

This role is an exciting opportunity for a driven professional ready to make an impact in a dynamic organization!

• Supply & Operations Planning Management
• Oversee the governance cycle, including annual consolidated planning and monthly rolling forecasts.
• Establish and track key performance indicators, including demand forecast accuracy, order fill rate, OTIF (on-time-in-full), and inventory optimization.
• Drive demand-driven material requirement planning.

• Ensure a seamless and automated purchase-to-pay process, covering requisitions, purchase orders, goods receipts, and invoice processing.
• Maintain accurate agreements with correct terms and conditions in NetSuite.
• Address escalations with suppliers, logistics providers, and stakeholders to resolve issues promptly.

• Monitor open orders and communicate risks to internal stakeholders.
• Manage logistics (road, sea, air) to optimize costs and service.
• Ensure high-priority requests are handled with timely OTIF delivery.

• Develop and maintain supplier procedures to ensure alignment with company standards.
• Establish vendor performance metrics, anticipate and address potential issues, and share reports for strategic sourcing improvements.

• Ensure daily alignment with customer requirements and resolve order delays.
• Actively participate in project management calls to discuss open programs and priorities.
• Propose process improvements to enhance overall performance.

• Manage and develop the team, fostering individual and collective growth to achieve performance goals.

• Education: BA/BS in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.

• 8+ years in procurement.
• 3–5 years in management roles.
• Preferred background in retail and customer service.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and overseas production.

• Highly organized with strong time management and critical thinking abilities.
• Flexible and adaptable to change with proven change management skills.
• Business efficiency and continuous improvement mindset.
• Risk management expertise.
• Thrives in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines.