Procurement Manager - The Judge Group : Job Details

Our client is currently seeking a Sourcing / Procurement Manager.

*This is a Hybrid position near Raleigh, NC. Must be within driving distance of Raleigh or within 2-3 hours.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain long-term partnerships with suppliers to drive outstanding results.
• Define and implement supplier portfolio strategies aligned with the department goals.
• Lead sourcing projects, initiatives, and supplier negotiations to optimize value.
• Achieve annual business results including cost savings, supplier performance, and policy compliance.
• Conduct capacity reviews and proactively minimize supply chain risks.
• Perform detailed spend assessments and market insights to support cost and operational decisions.
• Drive reporting processes that provide transparency and business unit visibility on cost change initiatives.
• Execute competitive bids and manage contracting processes in line with procurement best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or Engineering
• 6+ years in strategic/direct purchasing and managing sourcing initiatives
• Expertise in direct commodity management, preferably with solar industry experience
• Proven skills in cost analysis and price breakdown methodologies
• Experience managing direct reports
• Strong logical thinking and advanced computer proficiency
• Experience in commercial commodity relationship management
• Exposure to electro-mechanical assemblies, particularly involving plastic/rubber materials
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across departments and regions
• Demonstrated critical thinking and intellectual curiosity
• Strong motivation and growth mindset within Procurement functions