The Procurement Manager is a foundational role at GMI Solutions that involves overseeing our organization’s procurement strategies for existing business, in addition to partnering with new business development when needed, with heavy emphasis on supplier management, cost savings, negotiation of supplier agreements and inventory management. By collaborating closely with our sales, engineering, quality, manufacturing and finance groups, this position will be responsible for price negotiation, optimizing costs and efficiency, ensuring favorable terms are met, working on inventory agreements along with on-time delivery and quality output.
Reporting directly to the VP of Business Operations this position will leverage their procurement expertise and supplier management to ensure all commercial agreements are met with the external supply base and ensuring that the purchasing
team is meeting all procurement objectives.
This role demands a proactive and strategic mindset, solid business acumen,
as well as excellent communication skills, to effectively communicate the needs of our end customers to the supply base. The ideal candidate for this position should possess a strong background in cost savings/price negotiation, supplier
management and procurement best practices, as well as a proven track record of successful negotiations, inventory management and long-term vision for the purchasing team.
Overall, this challenging yet rewarding role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced professional to make a significant impact on the organization’s growth and success, while fostering collaboration and innovation across various departments.

QUALIFICATIONS

To be successful in this role, the individual must be capable of performing each essential duty satisfactorily. The following requirements represent the necessary knowledge, skill, and abilities for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to fulfill the essential functions.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field with minimum of 7 years of experience in sourcing, procurement or supply chain with focus on leading teams
- Additional certifications in the area of expertise are preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Strong communication skills for effective interactions with suppliers, co-workers, and customers.
• Excellent multitasking ability with a positive and proactive attitude for program success.
• Highly adaptable to changing requirements and proactive in problem-solving.
• Demonstrates leadership, supply chain management skills, and exceptional organizational capabilities.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, and able to work closely with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for professional interactions.
• Willingness to provide assistance to other projects and departments as needed, utilizing strong supply chain skills
• Open to learning and developing new competencies for personal and organizational growth.
• Experience in leading a team of professionals
• Occasional willingness to travel domestically and internationally, as required

GMI offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Compensation with Annual Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Long and Short term Disability, and AFLAC
• 401k plan with company match
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick time, plus 2 personal days annually
• Generous Employee Referral program
• Corporate sponsored Luncheons and Happy Hours
• Company Events, Competitions and Group Volunteer Opportunities

We’re a medium size, family-oriented company that values our associates and are looking for your help to make a difference to the company’s overall success.
If this sounds interesting, we want to hear from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $97,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Mequon, WI 53092 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Mequon, WI 53092: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In perso

This role involves leadership to a team of purchasing professionals, along with owning and managing their own category of parts. Both external and internal collaboration is required for the financial success of GMI Solutions.
As the individual responsible, you will be tasked with understanding the current GMI supply chain and procuring strategies, developing a plan for improvement on supplier management and cost advantages. You will lead a team of purchasing
professionals to execute all objectives and continue to meet the Key Performance Indicators.
Collaboration with the sales, engineering, quality, manufacturing and finance groups will be a key aspect of your role, as you will be required to collaborate and share procurement and inventory strategies, along with continuous improvement
initiatives. Travel may be required for specific supplier visits.
This role relies heavily on strong leadership and interpersonal skills, ability to problem solve and make decisions quickly and accurately, clearly communicate to all parties and operate in a solid time management and urgent state.