Job Description

Procurement Manager

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Job Location: South Carolina, USA

Reporting to: Procurement Director

Job Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Procurement Manager to lead and manage the full procurement lifecycle for both direct and indirect materials at our South Carolina manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving strategic sourcing initiatives, developing a robust supplier base, optimizing costs, negotiating contracts, and ensuring overall supply chain resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Material Procurement: Oversee end-to-end procurement activities for direct materials, including raw materials, production components, packaging, and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) supplies, ensuring alignment with production schedules and quality standards.
• Indirect Material Procurement: Manage procurement for indirect categories such as facility services, equipment, logistics, office supplies, capital goods (CapEx), and other operational expenditures.
• Strategic Sourcing & Strategy: Develop and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies. Lead supplier identification, evaluation, qualification, negotiation, and ongoing performance management.
• Negotiation & Cost Management: Lead negotiations for pricing, terms, and conditions in contracts and agreements to achieve targeted cost savings and enhance supply chain efficiency.
• Market Intelligence & Risk Mitigation: Monitor market trends, commodity price fluctuations, lead times, and potential supply chain disruptions. Proactively develop and implement risk mitigation plans.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with internal stakeholders, including Production, Material Planning, Quality, Engineering, and Finance, to align procurement activities with broader business objectives.
• Process Optimization & Compliance: Maintain accurate procurement records, conduct regular spend analysis, and generate reports to drive process improvements. Ensure all procurement activities adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Others: Other temporary tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional procurement experience within a manufacturing environment, with demonstrated expertise in handling both direct and indirect material categories. Procurement experience in either mechanical equipment or electrical appliances is required.
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract law and negotiation, and cost-reduction methodologies.
• Familiarity with manufacturing supply chain dynamics, ERP systems (SAP preferred), and procurement software/tools.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently, effectively manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-driven, willing to take challenges, work under pressure, working with passion and sense of responsibility.
• Highly committed to professional ethics, pragmatic in work, adheres to the principle of integrity, and strives to build long-term, reliable professional credibility
• Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certification such as CPSM, CIPS, or equivalent.
• Ability to speak and communicate fluently in Mandarin is a plus.

About Airsys

At Airsys, we develop innovative and pioneering cooling technologies for not just the next generation, but the next century. We’re reshaping the cooling industry so critical systems work uninterruptedly, with maximum capacity, and in an environmentally responsible manner. We provide a wide range of cooling solutions, including Medical, Data Center, Telecom, Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Energy Storage.

Our Mission is to sustain the critical infrastructure our modern society relies on by promoting efficient, reliable, and ecological cooling solutions.

Disclaimer

The above description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities associated with this role and is not exhaustive. Background checks and drug screens may be required. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. xywuqvp

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work, Work at office, Local area

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