Manager, Procurement Operations
Job Location:
Newark, DE - USA
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Job Summary
Manager Procurement Operations
Newark NJ Full-Time Onsite
$120000-$150000
Schedule
MondayThursday: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM 1:00 PM
Position Overview
We are seeking a hands-on Manager Procurement Operations to lead a team of buyers responsible for ensuring the uninterrupted flow of materials into a fast-paced manufacturing operation.
This role oversees the execution of purchasing operations ensuring purchase orders are placed accurately suppliers meet commitments shipments arrive on time and inventory shortages are prevented before they impact production.
Youll inherit an established procurement operation and be responsible for strengthening team accountability improving execution optimizing processes and continuously driving operational performance. The role manages a team of 6-7 buyers supporting approximately 2000-2500 domestic and international inbound shipments annually.
What Youll Own
- Lead coach and develop a team of 6-7 buyers while building a culture of accountability and ownership.
- Ensure purchase orders are placed accurately and aligned with forecasts inventory requirements and supplier lead times.
- Monitor open orders ETAs supplier commitments and inbound shipments to proactively prevent stockouts.
- Escalate delays shortages and supplier issues while driving timely resolutions.
- Improve procurement workflows reporting KPIs and operational processes to increase efficiency.
- Partner closely with Sourcing Planning Warehouse Operations and Finance to ensure uninterrupted material flow.
- Ensure procurement documentation invoices payments and shipment records are completed accurately and on time.
Must-Haves
- Experience leading an office-based procurement purchasing supply chain inventory or order management team.
- Proven experience managing and developing professional employees through KPIs coaching and accountability.
- Strong understanding of purchasing operations supplier management inventory flow and purchase order execution.
- Advanced analytical skills with strong Excel and ERP experience.
- Ability to identify operational risks early and drive effective solutions.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced high-volume manufacturing or distribution environment.
Preferred Experience
- Domestic and international purchasing.
- Container freight or inbound logistics coordination.
- Manufacturing or distribution environment.
- Forecast-driven purchasing and inventory planning.
- Continuous process improvement and workflow optimization.
Success Measures
- Buyers consistently achieve performance expectations and KPIs.
- Purchase orders are executed accurately and on time.
- Inventory shortages and production disruptions are minimized.
- Supplier issues are identified early and resolved quickly.
- Procurement processes become more efficient scalable and accountable.
- Strong collaboration across Procurement Sourcing Planning Warehouse and Operations.
What Success Looks Like
The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment develops high-performing teams solves problems before they become emergencies and continuously improves how procurement operates. Youll combine operational discipline with analytical thinking to ensure materials are available when needed while driving accountability across the department.
If youre looking for an opportunity to lead an established procurement team improve operational performance and grow with a rapidly expanding organization wed like to hear from you.
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Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Mai Placement is an executive recruitment firm specializing in placing high-level candidates across diverse industries by leveraging industry-specific expertise and an intuitive, research-backed matching process geared toward long-term success.
