Procurement Manager

An established global manufacturing organization is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead its purchasing team and drive strategic sourcing, supplier performance, and cost-reduction initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional who enjoys leading people, developing supplier relationships, negotiating commercial agreements, and improving purchasing processes within a manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of seven buyers responsible for procurement activities.

• Establish purchasing objectives, cost-reduction targets, and performance metrics.

• Lead supplier negotiations, strategic sourcing initiatives, and cost-saving programs.

• Identify opportunities for value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE) and continuous improvement.

• Monitor supplier performance, address escalations, and ensure supplier quality and delivery expectations are met.

• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Program Management, and Material Control to support business objectives.

• Collaborate with global purchasing teams on sourcing strategies and supplier development.

• Support new product launches, prototype requirements, and tooling activities.

• Develop and improve purchasing processes, policies, and procedures.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.

• Previous purchasing or procurement experience within a manufacturing environment.

• Experience leading, supervising, or developing a team of buyers or purchasing professionals.

• Strong supplier negotiation, strategic sourcing, and cost-reduction experience.

• Understanding of manufacturing processes, technical specifications, and supplier capabilities.

• Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and other departments.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Preferred Experience

• Tier 1 automotive or automotive components experience.

• Value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE) initiatives.

• Supplier development, supplier audits, and supplier selection.

• Global sourcing or international purchasing experience.

• Experience supporting new product launches and tooling requirements.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Leadership responsibility managing a team of seven buyers.

• Excellent benefits package.

• Opportunity to influence purchasing strategy, supplier relationships, and cost-saving initiatives.

• Work with an established global manufacturing organization.

Additional Details:

• Full-time, permanent position.

• On-site in El Paso, TX (Eastside).

• Candidates must currently reside in the El Paso area or be able to relocate independently.

• No relocation assistance or visa sponsorship available.

If you are an experienced procurement leader looking for an opportunity to make an impact within a global manufacturing organization, we'd welcome the opportunity to connect.

Thank you for your consideration!