Role Overview
The Procurement Manager takes full ownership of day-to-day procurement operations at the Indiana branch, working hands-on alongside general procurement staff while supervising their work. This role also serves as the operational point of contact for existing customers and manages supplier relationships and contracts by product category. By running branch operations independently and reporting to the Branch Manager, this role enables the Branch Manager to focus on new business development.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Team Leadership
· Perform day-to-day procurement operations hands-on together with general staff: sourcing, RFQ management, customer quotations, purchase order issuance, order expediting, delivery tracking, and invoice reconciliation.
· Take full responsibility for the accuracy and timeliness of all branch procurement work; step in directly whenever workload or deadlines require.
· Supervise, train, and guide procurement staff; allocate work and review quality of output.
· Report operational status, issues, and key metrics to the Branch Manager regularly, escalating critical matters promptly.
· Identify operational bottlenecks and implement process improvements to streamline workflows and reduce costs.
· Maintain accurate and complete procurement and supply chain data; prepare internal and external reports as required.
Customer Management
· Serve as the primary operational point of contact for existing customers.
· Collect, organize, and analyze new customer requirements (new product categories, specification changes, pricing and lead-time requests); report them to the Branch Manager with recommended actions and coordinate directly with customer counterparts to resolve them.
· Maintain strong working relationships with customers through continuous communication on pricing, RFQ status, PO status, order confirmations, and deliveries.
Vendor & Contract Management
· Identify, evaluate, and select appropriate suppliers by product category.
· Negotiate pricing, lead times, and contract terms; establish and manage supply contracts by product category to secure competitive pricing, stable supply, and favorable terms.
· Monitor supplier performance and drive cost-saving and lead-time improvement initiatives.
· Conduct market research and propose alternative product options to customers with cost-saving or better lead time.
General
· Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, and applicable regulations.
· Support new business development activities as needed.
· Perform other job-related duties as needed.
Required Qualifications
· 5+ years of experience in procurement/purchasing or B2B industrial sales (MRO experience strongly preferred)
· Demonstrated ability to run operations independently and supervise team members
· Strong negotiation, vendor management, and contract administration skills
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Proficient in Microsoft Office and QuickBooks
· Excellent attention to detail; ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
· Bilingual preferred (English and Korean)
· Passionate, proactive mindset
Salary
Competitive salary; negotiable depending on experience. Please provide desired payroll.
Range : $60,000 ~ $80,000 / year
Benefits
Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental, Life), Paid Time Off
* Maximum out-of-pocket from provided medical insurance: $500 / year
Remark
100% on-site work in Kokomo, IN