Job Description – Manager, Procurement

Job Title: Manager, Procurement Engine Components EME
Department: Global Procurement
Reports to: Senior Manager Procurement, Global Category Engine Components
Direct Reports: Category Buyers (Global / Regional)

Job Summary:

The Manager, Procurement plays a key role in executing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and leading a team of Category Buyers to drive cost savings, supplier performance, and procurement efficiency. Reporting to the Global Category Manager, this role ensures smooth operational execution of sourcing strategies at a global or regional level.

The Manager, Procurement collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Supply Chain, to ensure alignment between procurement activities and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Execution & Category Management

• Lead the operational execution of procurement activities within a category, ensuring efficiency and alignment with category strategy.
• Drive cost savings initiatives, supplier negotiations, and contract management to optimize procurement performance.
• Ensure category sourcing decisions support cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Implement supplier performance monitoring to ensure high-quality service, timely delivery, and adherence to SLAs.
• Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, value engineering, and process improvements.

Supplier Management & Negotiation

• Manage relationships with key suppliers, ensuring strong collaboration and performance improvements.
• Support supplier negotiations, price agreements, and long-term contracts.
• Work closely with the Category Buyers to ensure supplier escalations are handled efficiently.
• Monitor supplier risk and work with stakeholders to develop mitigation strategies.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor a team of Category Buyers, ensuring strong execution of procurement tasks and professional development.
• Provide guidance on sourcing strategies, contract negotiations, and supplier performance management.
• Drive a high-performance culture within the procurement team, ensuring accountability and results-driven execution.

Financial & Performance Management

• Own and track procurement KPIs, including cost savings, supplier performance, and sourcing cycle time.
• Ensure procurement activities align with budget targets and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Report procurement performance, cost drivers, and risk factors to the Global Category Manager.

Compliance & Process Optimization

• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, legal compliance, and ethical sourcing guidelines.
• Drive process improvements and automation within procurement, leveraging digital tools and data analytics.
• Implement best practices in purchasing, contract management, and supplier engagement.

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and R&D to align procurement activities with business needs.
• Act as the procurement representative in cross-functional meetings, ensuring procurement strategies are well-integrated.
• Support new product launches, sourcing projects, and cost-reduction initiatives in collaboration with internal teams.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• MBA or Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:

• 5+ years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience, preferably in a global manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record in supplier management, cost savings initiatives, and procurement strategy execution.
• Experience leading teams and driving procurement operations at a regional or global level.
• Strong knowledge of contract negotiation, supplier risk management, and spend analysis.
• Familiarity with SAP, eSourcing tools, and digital procurement platforms.

Key Competencies & Skills

• Procurement Execution & Strategy: Strong ability to translate category strategy into tactical execution.
• Supplier Negotiation & Relationship Management: Proven ability to negotiate contracts and optimize supplier performance.
• Leadership & Team Development: Experience managing teams and mentoring procurement professionals.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Strong analytical skills for procurement data, cost drivers, and supplier performance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work with multiple departments to align procurement decisions with business goals.
• Risk & Compliance Management: Experience in managing supplier risks and ensuring compliance with procurement policies.
• Process Optimization & Digital Tools: Knowledge of automation, procurement analytics, and ERP systems (SAP preferred).

Additional Information

• Travel: Up to 20% international travel may be required for supplier visits and procurement/cross functional alignment.
• Languages: English and Finnish required; additional languages (French, German, Italian, Portuguese) are a plus.