Procurement Manager - Kaizen HR Solutions, LLC

Are you passionate about procurement and supply chain management? This is an exciting new role created due to the company’s continued growth and expansion. As the Procurement Manager, you’ll take the lead in managing indirect spend, packaging, and MRO, across all U.S. sites. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the timely planning and purchasing of raw materials and packaging to support production schedules, contributing directly to the success of multiple U.S. facilities. Join a forward-thinking organization where your contributions will make a significant impact on both the business and your continued career development. The role is located north of Akron, OH.

Key Responsibilities:

• Experience leading the strategic sourcing process to drive cost-effective procurement while minimizing supply chain risks.
• Experience analyzing and leveraging indirect spend data across multiple sites to optimize efficiencies and build scale within the organization.
• Experience negotiating contracts, ensuring the highest value at the lowest cost for the company.
• Experience fostering and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and competitive pricing.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Logistics to ensure a smooth and efficient procurement process that meets production needs.

Why Apply?

• Company Growth: Join a company that is not only financially stable but also experiencing rapid growth, offering exciting opportunities for career development and advancement.
• Innovation & Adaptability: Be part of a dynamic, evolving organization that values innovation and agility, staying ahead of industry trends and market demands.
• Long-Term Stability: With strong financial backing and continued expansion, the company offers a promising and secure future for both the business and its employees.
• Professional Development: Ideal for a procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
• Impactful Role: Take on a key position in a high-volume manufacturing environment, where your expertise in procurement will directly influence operational success.
• Strategic Influence: Shape procurement decisions, optimize sourcing strategies, and drive cost efficiencies across multiple U.S. facilities.
• Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong supplier partnerships, ensuring quality, reliability, and long-term success.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in a purchasing (direct/indirect spend) function 
• A minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in raw material procurement, with a strong understanding of supply chain dynamics and vendor management.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing sourcing strategies across multiple sites, driving consistency, cost savings, and process improvements.

Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.