Procurement Manager

An Amazing Career Opportunity fora Procurement Manager!!

Location: Austin TX

Job ID: 44084

The Procurement Manager leads HIDs Secure Issuance regional procurement team overseeing sourcing purchasing and supplier quality for materials originating from North America and Asia-Pacific to support inventory flow into global fulfillment centers. This role drives the development and execution of regional sourcing strategies across a diverse supply base while balancing cost quality and continuity. The manager is responsible for day-to-day procurement operations supplier management and purchasing execution while also advancing the team toward a regionally anchored function capable of owning supplier relationships supporting global initiatives and enabling future manufacturing readiness. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership and people development skills along with deep expertise in strategic sourcing supplier development and process harmonization across Secure Issuance business units.

Who are we

HID powers the trusted identities of the worlds people places and things allowing people to transact safely work productively and travel freely.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin TX with over 4500 worldwide employees.Check us out here:and ourProcurement Manager youll support HIDs successby:

• Leading a regional team of procurement professionals (buyers/planners commodity managers and supplier quality support) by setting clear KPIs managing performance and fostering a culture of accountability and growth.
• Overseeing daily procurement operations including MRP execution open order management and supplier engagement.
• Serving as the primary escalation point for global fulfillment risks supply shortages and critical supplier issues; drives resolution in coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Aligning procurement activities with SIOP cycles fulfillment operations and new product launch timelines to ensure inventory readiness and supply continuity.
• Facilitating recurring internal supply reviews and external supplier business reviews; tracks operational KPIs such as OTD shortage mitigation and late line performance.
• Supporting ERP harmonization and procurement process documentation contributing to system transitions and cross-regional alignment.
• Leading the development of scalable procurement processes and team structures to support global operations fulfillment growth and evolving responsibilities; guiding role transitions onboarding new hires and expanding sourcing maturity.
• Contributing to global sourcing initiatives by collaborating with EMEA peers to align sourcing strategies supplier segmentation and contract approaches across shared supplier networks.
• Driving continuous improvement in procurement maturity through cost modeling supplier collaboration frameworks and harmonization of business reviews and scorecards.
• Participating in strategic planning forums and business reviews representing procurement in discussions on supply strategy resource planning and cross-functional alignment.
• Supporting regional risk mitigation and future manufacturing readiness through consignment inventory oversight tariff impact planning and coordination of material flows between fulfillment sites.
• Championing a culture of accountability continuous improvement and data-driven decision making

YourExperienceand Background include:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Operations or a related field.
• 7 years of procurement experience in a manufacturing or global operations environment.
• 3 years of people management experience with a demonstrated ability to manage change and grow team capabilities.
• Strong understanding of purchasing workflows supply planning principles and MRP/ERP systems (Oracle preferred).
• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships navigate escalations and ensure continuity of supply in a fast-paced global environment.
• Ability to balance day-to-day execution with strategic improvements and change management.
• Empowered: Provides clear direction while fostering autonomy trust and ownership across the team; builds alignment through coaching accountability and intentional delegation.
• Innovative: Champions continuous improvement embraces change and drives creative problem-solving through collaboration across systems functions and geographies.
• Integrity: Models professionalism fairness and transparency; earns stakeholder trust by delivering results communicating clearly and acting with accountability.
• Experience implementing procurement process improvements ERP transitions or system integrations.
• Technical aptitude preferred; familiarity with supplier quality engineering support or manufacturing process is a strong plus.
• Strong understanding of total cost of ownership (TCO) cost modeling and commodity-level price drivers.
• Understanding of global sourcing dynamics including trade compliance tariff strategies and inter-regional material flow.
• Proficiency in a second language - particularly French Mandarin or Japanese - is highly preferred but not required.
• Lean Six Sigma or Supplychain certification (e.g. APICS/ASCM CPIM CSCP CLTD; ISM CPSM; CIPS/MCIPS) a plus
• Familiarity with compliance regulations such as REACH RoHS Prop 65 or related product regulations.
• Experience with data analytics tools (Power BI Tableau Oracle Analytics) for supply and inventory reporting is a plus.
• Experience supporting contract manufacturer relationships and regional fulfillment models.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package

• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering allowing for work-life balance

• A vibrant welcoming & inclusive culture
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds

Why apply

• Empowerment: Youll work as part of a global team in a flexible workenvironment learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents skills and experiences. You dont need to check all the you have most of the skills and experience we want you to apply.
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas including flexible work arrangements job sharing or part-time job seekers.
• Integrity: You are results-orientated reliable and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves to feel appreciated and accepted.

HID does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

HID is committed to building a diverse equitable and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives. We evaluate applicants without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin disability age veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity. If you have a disability and require assistance or accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform essential job functions please contact .

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!
On an average day think of how many times you tap twist tag push or swipe to get access find information connect with others or track something. HID technology is behind billions of interactions in more than 100 countries. We help you create a verified trusted identity that can get you where you need to go without having to think about it.

When you join our HID team youll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group the global leader in access solutions. Youll have 63000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions supporting them with regular feedback training and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact and we encourage them to grow their role locally regionally or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board its important to us to have diverse inclusive teams and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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