Senior Procurement Manager

Senior Manager, Operations Procurement - North America

Role Summary

The Senior Manager, Operations Procurement serves as the primary procurement interface for a multi‑site manufacturing organisation. This role is responsible for driving commercial value, strengthening supplier relationships, leading teams, and managing operational and market risk in a complex, asset‑intensive environment.

The position combines strategic category oversight with hands‑on operational procurement and requires strong commercial judgment, stakeholder influence, and people leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the central procurement point of contact for manufacturing operations and cross‑functional teams
• Lead, develop, and performance‑manage procurement and operational buying teams
• Drive total procurement value through effective sourcing, contracting, and supplier management
• Evaluate existing supplier and contract relationships to identify savings, improve commercial terms, and mitigate risk
• Coach team members in contracting, competitive tenders, supplier onboarding, and performance management
• Coordinate and implement category management strategies across multiple manufacturing sites
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Plan and lead sourcing activities, manage supplier communications, and support negotiations
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify commercial opportunities and address supply risk
• Monitor supplier performance and external markets to identify risks, disruptions, and improvement opportunities
• Procure materials and services in alignment with safety, quality, reliability, and schedule requirements
• Utilize ERP systems to manage supplier agreements, pricing, and commodity analytics
• Identify and implement improvements across procurement processes, contract management, master data, and governance
• Deploy performance measurement tools and continuous improvement initiatives within the operational buying function
• Demonstrate strong leadership, collaboration, and team‑building capabilities
• Support shared‑service and operational model improvements, ensuring long‑term sustainability

Experience and Capabilities

• Strong understanding of commercial contracts and framework agreements
• Demonstrated ability to influence internal stakeholders and suppliers at multiple levels
• Experience leading and developing procurement teams in manufacturing or operational environments
• Proven background in category management and strategic sourcing
• Supplier performance and relationship management experience, including structured scorecard programs
• Operational risk assessment and mitigation experience in complex manufacturing settings
• Experience sourcing industrial services such as maintenance, turnarounds, capital projects, and engineering services
• Strong analytical capability across market analysis, cost modeling, financial analysis, and supply chain risk
• Ability to manage price volatility and supplier exposure using market intelligence
• Experience implementing business continuity and supply risk mitigation strategies
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including advanced Excel
• Experience with digital sourcing and contract management platforms
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA or equivalent)

Education and Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
• Professional certification (e.g., CPSM, CIPS, or similar) desirable
• Advanced degree (MBA or Master’s) preferred
• Minimum of 5 years’ people leadership experience
• 10\+ years’ experience in procurement or category management within manufacturing, process industries, or similar asset‑intensive environments

Core Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Leadership and coaching capability
• Change and process improvement mindset
• Agility and operational decision‑making
• Problem-solving and project management
• Ability to operate effectively across cultures and geographies
• Long‑term strategic thinking balanced with execution focus

Package:

• Hybrid Schedule
• Salary $175,000\+
• Competitive on target bonus and benefits