KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Procurement & Sourcing
- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with Exentec's manufacturing and business objectives.
- Lead sourcing activities for mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, automation, fabrication, and engineered components.
- Establish long-term supplier partnerships to ensure competitiveness, quality, innovation, and supply continuity.
- Conduct market analysis and supplier benchmarking to identify opportunities for cost reduction and value improvement.
- Lead RFQs, RFPs, contract negotiations, and supplier selection processes.
- Manage procurement budgets and achieve annual cost savings targets.
- Identify alternative sourcing opportunities to mitigate supply risks and improve resilience.
Equipment Manufacturing Procurement Management
- Ensure timely procurement of raw materials, fabricated parts, OEM equipment, consumables, and production-related services.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Planning, and Project teams to understand material requirements and manufacturing schedules.
- Review technical specifications, drawings, and bill of materials (BOM) to support procurement decisions.
- Monitor long-lead items and critical components to prevent production delays.
- Support new product introduction (NPI) projects by sourcing qualified suppliers and materials.
- Evaluate make-versus-buy opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency.
Supplier Management & Development
- Develop, qualify, and maintain an approved supplier base.
- Establish supplier performance metrics focused on quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness, and service.
- Conduct supplier audits and performance reviews.
- Lead supplier development initiatives to improve quality, capacity, and lead-time performance.
- Resolve supplier-related quality issues and implement corrective actions with relevant stakeholders.
- Manage strategic supplier relationships and executive-level supplier engagement.
Cost Control & Commercial Management
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, contracts, and commercial agreements.
- Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) initiatives across procurement categories.
- Monitor commodity market trends and assess impacts on procurement costs.
- Identify and execute value engineering and cost reduction opportunities.
- Ensure procurement activities remain within approved budgets and financial targets.
Inventory & Supply Chain Optimization
- Collaborate with Planning and Warehouse teams to optimize inventory levels.
- Balance inventory investment with supply continuity requirements.
- Monitor material availability and inventory turnover.
- Implement processes to reduce excess and obsolete inventory.
- Support demand planning and forecasting activities.
Team Leadership & Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement team.
- Set departmental objectives, KPIs, and performance targets.
- Allocate resources and prioritize procurement activities to meet business needs.
- Conduct performance reviews and support employee development plans.
- Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Drive procurement best practices across the organization.
Compliance, Quality & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
- Support ISO, quality, environmental, safety, and customer-specific requirements.
- Manage contractual risks and supplier compliance obligations.
- Ensure adherence to import/export regulations, customs requirements, and applicable trade compliance standards.
- Develop risk mitigation plans for critical suppliers and key commodities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Manufacturing Management, or a related discipline.
Experience
- Minimum 8-10 years of procurement and supply chain experience within manufacturing, equipment manufacturing, semiconductor, mechanical systems, industrial equipment, or engineered products industries.
- Minimum 3-5 years in a leadership or managerial position.
- Proven experience managing strategic sourcing, supplier development, and contract negotiations.
- Experience supporting project-based manufacturing environments is an advantage.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent negotiation and commercial management capabilities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, fabrication, machining, and engineering requirements.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and bills of materials.
- Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Infor, etc.).
- Strong understanding of inventory management and supply chain planning.
- Familiarity with international sourcing, Incoterms, logistics, and customs regulations.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and procurement analytics skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
