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Plexus Worldwide · 1 day ago

Manager, Direct Procurement

Scottsdale, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Plexus Worldwide is a renowned direct-selling company headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, dedicated to promoting health and wellness through innovative dietary supplements. The Manager of Direct Procurement will lead the Direct Procurement function and Third-Party Manufacturing strategy to drive business growth, improve supplier performance, and ensure successful new product launches.

Dietary SupplementsFitnessHealth CareWellness

Responsibilities

Lead and scale Plexus’ Direct Procurement function and Third-Party Manufacturing (3PM) strategy to enable business growth, accelerate product launches, and improve cost, quality, and supply reliability

This role owns supplier performance across the 3PM network and drives cross-functional execution aligned with Plexus’ enterprise strategy, budgets, and operational standards

Develop and execute a scalable 3PM strategy aligned to Plexus growth, innovation, and cost objectives

Achieve consistent On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) delivery performance across the supplier network

Establish and maintain clear supplier KPIs, performance scorecards, and quarterly business reviews for all external manufacturers and co-packers

Deliver year-over-year cost reduction and cost avoidance targets through strategic sourcing, negotiations, and supplier optimization

Navigate tariffs and provide Plexus visibility into changes in cost structure, as well as strategic sourcing alternatives to avoid increases in cost

Improve supplier quality performance by proactively identifying risks, triggering corrective actions, and partnering with Quality and Technical teams

Drive continuous improvement initiatives across inventory control, lead times, quality, and production efficiency

Successfully manage multiple, concurrent new product launches, meeting aggressive speed-to-market timelines from concept through first production

Ensure launch readiness across supply, capacity, quality, and regulatory requirements without compromising customer satisfaction or compliance

Act as a key contributor to Brand Development and Brand Growth initiatives, partnering with Marketing, Product Development, Planning, Quality, and Regulatory teams

Lead rapid resolution of operational issues (quality, supply constraints, production disruptions), engaging internal experts and supplier partners as needed

Proactively identify risks and roadblocks and implement solutions to protect timelines, budgets, and service levels

Set clear priorities and expectations for the Direct Procurement team aligned with Plexus enterprise KPIs

Build strong, trust-based relationships with suppliers, co-packers, and strategic partners (including insurance and supply partners) to unlock long-term value

Support short-lead-time capacity needs during demand spikes or production disruptions

Lead supplier negotiations and contracts, ensuring favorable commercial terms and performance accountability

Monitor inventory health using consumption rates, storage characteristics, and market conditions to optimize stock levels at all distribution facilities

Ensure supplier compliance through open order reports, audits, GMP adherence, and Plexus operational standards

Maintain deep operational understanding of Plexus GMPs, product technologies, plant capabilities, and manufacturing constraints

Travel as required to support supplier visits, audits, technical reviews, and new product launches

Provide flexibility to support critical business needs during off-hours, as needed

Qualification

Supplier NegotiationsProcurement StrategySupplier Performance ManagementCost ReductionNew Product LaunchContinuous ImprovementCross-Functional LeadershipPeople LeadershipGMP ComplianceStakeholder ManagementOperational UnderstandingRisk ManagementMarket AnalysisTechnical ReviewsInventory ManagementSupplier ComplianceContract ManagementPerformance AccountabilityTrust-Based RelationshipsTeam Leadership