Ultimate Staffing · 5 hours ago
Procurement Manager
Wixom, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $80K/yrUltimate Staffing is seeking a highly capable and operationally focused Procurement Manager to oversee end-to-end procurement execution within a fast-paced production environment. This role involves managing direct production spend, ensuring material availability, and driving supplier performance while collaborating with various departments to achieve organizational goals.
EmploymentHuman ResourcesManufacturingStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Stefanie Rekuta
Responsibilities
Manage sourcing and purchasing for production-critical direct spend categories
Ensure material availability aligned with production schedules and capacity plans
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including lead times, supplier dependency, MOQs, and quality concerns
Serve as the primary escalation point for procurement-related production issues
Oversee full lifecycle management for assigned suppliers
Lead negotiations for pricing, payment terms, lead times, service levels, and rebate structures
Conduct structured supplier performance reviews
Manage domestic suppliers and coordinate offshore sourcing activities
Maintain close alignment with Scheduling and Production teams
Adjust procurement actions based on forecast changes and capacity fluctuations
Maintain visibility of inventory levels and critical materials
Balance service needs with working capital targets and risk considerations
Ensure procurement process discipline across internal systems
Maintain accurate supplier, pricing, and lead-time data
Leverage analytics and AI tools to identify risks, trends, and improvement opportunities
Support Production with supply continuity
Partner with Engineering for specifications and component needs
Support Innovation teams with new product development, trials, and supplier scouting
Own procurement savings, cost-reduction initiatives, and rebate management
Deliver consistent reporting aligned with Finance requirements
Directly manage one Buyer
Set priorities, performance expectations, and workflow standards
Attend supplier events, industry conferences, and relevant trade shows
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related field
Company
Ultimate Staffing
Ultimate Staffing specializes in clerical, administrative, customer service, and manufacturing and production positions.
Founded in 1994
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lisa Marez
Partnership Director
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