Job Overview

The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading and developing a team of Buyers supporting both intercompany (TE internal) and external supplier procurement. This role sits between the Supply Chain Manager and the Buyer team, translating plant and network-level supply plans into disciplined purchasing execution.

The Manager ensures material availability, backlog health, supplier performance, and transactional accuracy through standard work, SAP execution, and cross-functional coordination. The role partners closely with Planning, Operations, Quality, Finance, Global Trade Compliance, and Supplier Management to support stable production flow, on-time delivery, and inventory objectives.

Job Requirements

Team Leadership & Execution Management

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Buyers responsible for intercompany and external supplier procurement
• Set daily and weekly execution priorities aligned to MRP signals, production needs, and delivery commitments
• Establish and enforce standard buying routines, escalation paths, and work instructions
• Review Buyer workload, backlog health, and exception handling to ensure timely execution
• Provide clear direction, feedback, and accountability to drive consistent performance

Procurement Execution & Supplier Management

• Oversee execution of purchase orders, confirmations, delivery schedules, and backlog management in SAP
• Ensure timely resolution of expedite, push-out, past-due, and cancellation exceptions
• Lead engagement with external suppliers and TE sister plants to confirm schedules, negotiate adjustments, and resolve constraints
• Escalate supply risks proactively and drive recovery plans for critical shortages
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and ensure corrective actions are defined and tracked

Planning, Operations & Cross-Functional Alignment

• Partner with Planning and Operations to align procurement execution to MPS, MRP, and shop-floor priorities
• Represent procurement status, risks, and constraints in Tier meetings, S&OE routines, and operational forums
• Coordinate with Quality, Finance, and Supplier Quality to resolve invoice blocks, quality holds, and MRB impacts
• Work with Global Trade Compliance to ensure import/export, documentation, and regulatory requirements are met

Backlog, Inventory & Performance Management

• Own buying-related backlog quality, confirmation accuracy, and delivery reliability
• Review material availability risks, inventory exposure, and slow-moving items with the team
• Ensure late reason codes, confirmations, and delivery dates are accurate and maintained
• Track and review KPIs related to delivery performance, backlog health, and transactional accuracy
• Drive corrective actions for recurring execution or data quality issues

 Systems, Data & Process Discipline

• Ensure disciplined use of SAP procurement and planning transactions
• Review Buyer execution data, exception reports, and dashboards for accuracy and actionability
• Support continuous improvement of SAP utilization, exception handling, and reporting
• Reinforce data governance standards for purchase orders, confirmations, pricing, and delivery schedules 

Continuous Improvement & Capability Building

• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, supplier reliability, and execution stability
• Identify root causes of chronic shortages, late deliveries, and confirmation mismatches
• Partner with Supply Chain leadership on process maturity improvements across S&OE and procurement execution
• Contribute to standardization of buying processes across internal and external supply networks

What your background should look like

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Operations, or related field
• 5+ years of procurement, planning, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years of people leadership or team lead experience
• Strong working knowledge of SAP procurement and planning processes a plus+
• Demonstrated ability to manage execution, prioritize work, and resolve supply constraints
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Effective communicator with ability to influence cross-functional partners and suppliers
• APICS / CPIM certification a plus

Competencies