Procurement Professional – Material Handling Equipment
United States
Full Time
5 days ago
H1B Sponsor
Key skills
Risk ManagementCommunication
About this role
Role Overview
Define and execute the global category strategy for material-handling equipment and warehouse automation, translating enterprise objectives into a standardized, data-driven sourcing program across regions and business lines.
Lead end-to-end sourcing and supplier consolidation for PIT, conveyors, robotics, racking, and facility/MRO categories, including RFx execution, should-cost analysis, competitive bidding, and award recommendations across multi-site networks.
Negotiate and manage enterprise commercial agreements (MSAs/SOWs) with OEMs and service providers, securing competitive pricing, rebates, warranties, SLAs, price-protection mechanisms, and indexation terms that deliver sustained EBITDA and cash-flow improvement.
Develop total cost of ownership (TCO) and working-capital models to inform sourcing decisions, incorporating equipment cost, logistics, maintenance, spares, lifecycle, and payment-term impacts in partnership with Finance.
Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Facilities, EHS, Quality, Legal, and Finance to translate operational, safety, and compliance requirements into enforceable commercial standards and scalable sourcing guardrails.
Drive supplier performance and risk management, establishing KPIs and scorecards, leading QBRs, qualifying alternate suppliers, and ensuring reliable supply, service quality, and maintenance performance across global operations.
Requirements
Extensive Industry Experience: At least 7–10 years of procurement experience within a Fortune 500-level global organization, specifically managing material handling equipment and warehouse automation categories.
Strategic Sourcing Expertise: Proven ability to manage multi-region negotiations and standardize specifications across fragmented, multi-site networks to achieve global scale.
Operational & Financial Acumen: Strong knowledge of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modeling, contract law (MSAs/SOWs), and the ability to translate operational needs into commercial requirements.
Communication & Language Skills: Full professional proficiency in English (required) with the ability to communicate across cross-functional teams; additional languages are considered a plus for global stakeholder coordination.
Benefits
Competitive Compensation: Salary and benefits aligned with senior-level experience.
Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, holidays, and flexible work options to support your well-being.
100% Remote opportunity within United States.
Health & Wealth: Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans.
Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and growth within a global industry leader.