- Company Name
- SprintRay Inc.
- Job Title
- Procurement Manager
- Job Description
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**Job Title:** Procurement Manager
**Role Summary**
Lead end‑to‑end procurement strategy for manufacturing materials, components, resins, tooling, and services. Drive cost reduction, supplier performance, and supply continuity in a regulated, fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
**Expectations**
- Deliver measurable cost and working‑capital improvements.
- Maintain quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
- Act as a trusted partner to manufacturing, engineering, quality, planning, and finance teams.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Own procurement strategies for key categories; execute supplier negotiations on pricing, lead times, payment terms, and contracts.
- Achieve year‑over‑year cost‑reduction and TCO improvements.
- Analyze spend, pricing trends, and supplier cost structures to uncover savings and alternative sourcing options.
- Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships; proactively mitigate supply‑chain risks (capacity, single sourcing, geopolitical exposure, financial health).
- Lead supplier performance management (scorecards, corrective actions, development initiatives).
- Manage full purchase‑order lifecycle, aligning with MRP signals, production schedules, and NPI timelines.
- Oversee spot buys and exception management; support just‑in‑time inventory and minimize excess.
- Resolve invoice discrepancies with finance and accounts payable.
- Partner on NPI, ECOs, supplier qualification, make‑buy decisions, and RFQs/RFPs for new materials and services.
- Build and maintain procurement dashboards and reports on spend, performance, inventory, and compliance.
- Drive continuous improvement across sourcing, supplier management, inventory, and procurement processes.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 13485 and other regulatory requirements.
**Required Skills**
- 5–8 years of progressive procurement or strategic sourcing in manufacturing.
- Proven negotiation of supplier agreements and cost‑reduction achievements.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder‑management, and influence skills.
- Confidence in leading difficult commercial conversations with suppliers.
- Knowledge of manufacturing supply chains, inventory principles, and MRP‑driven procurement.
- Experience in regulated or quality‑driven environments (medical device, dental, ISO, GMP).
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Certifications in procurement or supply‑chain development preferred (e.g., CPSM, APICS CSCP).
Los angeles, United states
On site
Mid level
28-02-2026