Senior Procurement Manager

Disher

Job Location:

Grand Rapids, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 25 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Procurement Manager - Grand Rapids Michigan

DISHER is partnering with a global foam cleaning equipment company in Grand Rapids MI to fill their Senior Procurement Manager position. This company designs and builds chemical management and application equipment specializing in foam cleaning solutions such as foam fog spray gel and more. They provide customized solutions for a wide range of industries ensuring that each application is tailored to meet specific cleaning needs and optimize efficiency. The Senior Procurement Manager owns procurement function end-to-end from strategic sourcing and vendor management to daily purchase order execution. This role sits at the intersection of operations engineering and finance and is critical to keeping production running lean on schedule and without costly surprises. Youll lead vendor negotiations manage supplier relationships and ensure purchasing decisions align with quality standards and growth targets.

What Its like to work here:

Founded in the 1980s after recognizing the need for effective easy-to-use foaming equipment this company has grown into a trusted leader in the foam cleaning industry. The team is dedicated to providing innovative high-quality cleaning technologies that deliver both effective and efficient results all while maintaining a focus on exceptional customer support. Every employee plays a key role in upholding the companys commitment to excellence. The work environment fosters creativity and collaboration encouraging everyone to contribute to the companys mission of delivering outstanding products and services worldwide. As a part of this dynamic and growth-oriented company youll be joining a team that is passionate about advancing cleaning technologies and helping customers achieve their goals with the best equipment available.

What you will get to do:

Identify evaluate and develop a reliable supplier base that consistently meets the companys quality cost and delivery standards
Maintain and update vendor scorecards on a regular cadence
Build contingency sourcing plans to reduce single-source risk
Conduct RFQ/RFP processes for new materials and periodic re-bids on key spend categories
Negotiate pricing lead times and terms with existing and new suppliers
Drive annual cost savings targets through competitive bidding and strategic negotiation
Review and manage purchase agreements ensuring compliance with contract terms
Monitor spend data and present cost analysis to leadership on a regular basis
Process and manage purchase orders with accuracy and timely follow-through
Coordinate with operations to align procurement with production schedules and inventory targets
Ensure purchasing activity complies with the companys policies and approval workflows
Maintain clean organized records in NetSuite (ERP) for spend visibility and audit readiness
Partner closely with engineering operations and finance to support production and budget goals

What will make you successful:

15 years in a manufacturing environment with 5 years in a strategic purchasing procurement or supply chain role.
Proven track record negotiating supplier agreements and managing vendor performance
Experience with ERP systems Microsoft Office AI work integration; NetSuite experience a plus
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret spend data and surface actionable insights
Highly organized detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously
Collaborative communicator who can work effectively across departments
Self-directed and solutions-oriented you bring answers

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Required Experience:

Manager

Senior Procurement Manager - Grand Rapids MichiganDISHER is partnering with a global foam cleaning equipment company in Grand Rapids MI to fill their Senior Procurement Manager position. This company designs and builds chemical management and application equipment specializing in foam cleaning solut...