Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager - Permanent - South Plainfield - NJ

Lead global procurement strategy and drive cost, quality, and supplier excellence at scale.

Proclinical is seeking a Procurement Manager to join a dynamic and growing organization in the US. This position offers the opportunity to drive impactful initiatives within a manufacturing or life sciences environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will lead procurement strategies for a global team, focusing on supplier management, cost optimization, and process improvements across multiple sites and commodity groups.

Skills & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; APICS certification (CPIM) preferred.
• Strong background in procurement within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record in cost reduction, negotiation, and supplier management.
• Experience leading teams, with at least two years of people management experience.
• Familiarity with Lean and Continuous Improvement practices.
• Expertise in modern sourcing principles and data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to analyze cost-effectiveness and make sound commercial recommendations.
• Preferred experience with NetSuite-based planning systems.
• Knowledge of the Life Science Services industry is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

The Procurement Manager's responsibilities will be:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a global team of Buyers across multiple locations.
• Develop and execute supplier management strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Own purchasing strategy, budgeting processes, and documentation.
• Optimize supplier base through strategic sourcing and supplier consolidation to drive cost savings and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align procurement activities with business goals related to margin, quality, and timelines.
• Lead price and contract negotiations with key suppliers.
• Manage Quarterly Business Review (QBR) processes with strategic suppliers.
• Represent the Supply Chain team in New Product Introduction (NPI) and Existing Product Development projects.
• Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders.
• Resolve demand and supply issues using data-driven approaches.
• Track, analyze, and report departmental performance metrics.
• Prepare and present operational and strategic reports to senior leadership.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen events and Lean practices.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, training, development, and performance management for the team.

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Janelle Jones at [email protected].

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