Procurement Manager
Mahwah, NJ On-site
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About the role
We are seeking a highly driven Procurement Manager to lead supplier negotiations, optimize vendor relationships, and drive meaningful cost savings across the organization — with a strong emphasis on our China-based supply base. This role will take direct ownership of vendor negotiations, new supplier development, and pricing strategy in China, working in close partnership with our engineering team to understand components and drive sourcing decisions. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and analytically minded, with the ability to use data and strong negotiation skills to identify efficiencies and deliver measurable year-over-year cost savings through strategic sourcing and supplier optimization. This role requires approximately 25% travel to China to manage supplier relationships on the ground, conduct factory visits, and lead sourcing initiatives directly with local vendors.
What you'll bring
- Demonstrated experience negotiating supplier contracts and commercial agreements
- Proven ability to independently identify and onboard new suppliers, and to take ownership of pricing negotiations without significant oversight.
- Strong knowledge of procurement, logistics, and inventory management.
- Experience leading supplier onboarding processes including audits, capability assessments, and production trials.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes related to electrical appliances or consumer products.
- Advanced Excel skills with strong cost modeling and financial analysis capabilities.
- Strong understanding of P&L impact and year-over-year cost savings metrics.
- Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Highly organized with a strong attention to detail and the ability to drive initiatives independently.
- Willingness and ability to travel to China approximately 25% of the time.
- Hands-on experience sourcing electrical, mechanical, or electronic components within consumer products, kitchen appliances, or a related manufacturing environment.
- Extensive experience working directly with Asia-based component suppliers and manufacturers, particularly in China.