Panasonic Connect North America · 13 hours ago
Procurement Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expPanasonic Connect North America is focused on optimizing procurement spend and enhancing supplier relationships. The Procurement Manager will execute strategic sourcing initiatives, manage a team, and ensure compliance while driving continuous improvement in procurement processes.
Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead RFP and RFQ processes, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiations
Develop business cases with ROI and NPV analysis
Coordinate with PEXNA Legal for contracts, statements of work, and Privacy Impact Assessments
Leverage PNA Procurement vendor relationships
Track savings realization and ensure seamless supplier implementation
Enforce procurement policies and approval authorities
Ensure proper use of SAP Ariba for requisitions and RFAs
Support SOX compliance and audit requirements
Maintain complete contract documentation in Zycus
Monitor contract renewals
Identify and escalate procurement risks
Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews with key suppliers
Monitor performance using scorecards and KPIs
Resolve supplier issues through root cause analysis
Drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, and delivery
Maintain supplier data in Zycus
Support supplier diversity and sustainability objectives
Manage three direct reports (one Senior Procurement Specialist and two hourly operational staff) and coordinate with shared contractor
Provide coaching, conduct performance reviews, and develop team capabilities
Assign work and ensure quality deliverables
Navigate union requirements for hourly staff
Conduct spend analysis to identify opportunities
Analyze total cost of ownership and develop cost models
Track savings, budget performance, and KPIs
Use Excel, PowerBI, or Tableau for data analysis and executive dashboards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field
5–7 years of progressive procurement or sourcing experience with 2–4 years of leadership (managing people, projects, or cross-functional initiatives)
Strong execution capabilities
Analytical skills
Proficiency with SAP Ariba and Zycus systems
Strategic sourcing execution including RFP and RFQ development, supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and business case development
Supplier relationship management with proven ability to drive performance improvement
Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives with competing priorities and stakeholder timelines
Analytical and financial acumen including cost modeling, TCO analysis, ROI and NPV calculations, and data-driven decision making
Stakeholder influence and collaboration skills; thrives in matrixed, fast-paced environments
Self-motivated, proactive problem-solver with entrepreneurial mindset
SAP Ariba and Zycus proficiency required
Advanced Excel required
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with ability to translate complex concepts for non-procurement stakeholders
Occasional travel (5–10%, domestic with potential international) for supplier visits and conferences
Preferred
Professional certifications (CPSM, CIPS, CPM) or process improvement experience (Lean, Six Sigma)
PowerBI or Tableau proficiency
Familiarity with AI productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot)
Benefits
Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
Paid Time-Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental and caregiver leave.
Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
Health Management and Wellbeing Programs – Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
Company
Panasonic Connect North America
Panasonic Connect is a B2B company offering device hardware, software, and professional services for the connected enterprise.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dr. Doreen Bryant, DSL
Talent Development Partner
Nancy Terselic
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