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Manager, Procurement and Planning

United States, Germantown · Job Posted February 20, 2026
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Job Description

You will be at the heart of the procurement and planning function. You will help drive efficiency, cost savings, and supply chain reliability across manufacturing operations, collaborating with finance, legal, engineering, and production teams to deliver critical materials on time.

Job Responsibility

  • Supervising, developing, and driving continuous improvement across procurement and planning
  • Leading material delivery and supply readiness
  • Reporting on KPIs such as cost savings and inventory turnover
  • Negotiating with suppliers
  • Collaborating across Finance and Legal on policies and risk
  • Leading demand forecasting and production planning
  • Coordinating with manufacturing, logistics, and sales to balance cost and service levels
  • Using ERP systems to manage workflows and support strategic initiatives that move the business forward

Requirements

  • Hold a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or related field (master's preferred) or 4-6 years of related experience
  • 3+ years of experience in procurement, inventory management, and planning, preferably in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills with familiarity in global sourcing and logistics
  • Ability to manage changing and conflicting priorities with clear, proactive communication
  • High proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel (pivot tables, VLookup), PowerPoint, and Word
  • Proven track record in leading and developing teams
  • ERP proficiency (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and experience using sourcing and procurement workflows

Nice to have

  • Experience in driving continuous improvement is a plus (Six Sigma, Lean)
  • Supply chain certifications (APICS, CPM, CPSM) preferred

What we offer

The client will consider offering visa support if you need to relocate for this role

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