Supply Chain & Procurement Manager
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Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
- 5-10 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting custom manufacturing, fabrication, engineer-to-order (ETO), or make-to-order operations.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing materials including sheet metal, busbar copper/aluminum, hardware, and electrical components.
- Experience working with ERP and MRP systems.
- Demonstrated experience developing supplier relationships and onboarding new vendors.
- Strong negotiation, problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Experience supporting sheet metal fabrication, busbar fabrication, electrical equipment manufacturing, switchgear, or industrial manufacturing operations.
- Knowledge of inventory optimization and lean manufacturing principles.
- Experience managing supplier performance programs and corrective action processes.
- Exposure to commodity-based purchasing environments involving steel, copper, aluminum, or similar materials.
- Experience supporting engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing environments.
Additional Information
Procurement Manager Location: Columbus, OH Job Type: Direct Hire Salary: Starting at $100,000+ annually (Based on Experience) Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead purchasing and supply chain activities within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring the timely availability of raw materials, fabricated components, and purchased parts needed to support production schedules and customer commitments. The Procurement Manager will oversee supplier relationships, cost management, inventory optimization, and procurement strategy while collaborating closely with production, engineering, planning, and quality teams. The ideal candidate is a hands-on supply chain professional with experience in custom manufacturing, fabrication, or engineer-to-order environments. Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to lead procurement and supply chain initiatives within a growing manufacturing organization. You'll play a key role in optimizing supplier performance, driving operational efficiency, and supporting long-term business growth.
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