We are seeking an experienced Procurement Lead for our purchasing and supply planning function, with ownership across procurement operations, demand planning/MRP, inventory management, freight coordination, and supplier commercial negotiations. This role will play a critical part in ensuring product availability, optimizing inventory, improving buying efficiency, and strengthening procurement processes across the business.

The ideal candidate will be a solid procurement leader with hands-on experience in planning-driven purchasing environments. They should be capable of building structure, improving execution discipline, and driving cost-effective, reliable supply. Exposure to EDI/API-based supplier or procurement integrations will be a strong advantage.

This role is intended to centralize procurement execution and planning responsibility, enabling Product Managers to focus on supplier relationship management, product strategy, and sales support.

Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end purchasing and procurement operations
Manage demand planning and MRP to align buying with business needs
Oversee inventory planning, stock optimization, and replenishment effectiveness




Coordinate freight and inbound supply execution to support timely product availability
Lead supplier price negotiations and commercial term discussions
Improve procurement systems, controls, reporting, and process efficiency
Support digital integration initiatives including EDI/API connectivity where relevant
Collaborate cross-functionally with product, sales, finance, logistics, and operations teams

Required Skills & Experience
3 to 5 years of experience on account management
Strong experience in procurement, purchasing, and supply planning leadership
Proven expertise in demand planning/MRP and inventory management
Strong commercial negotiation skills with suppliers
Positive understanding of freight, replenishment, and supply coordination
Exposure to ERP/procurement systems and data-driven planning
EDI/API knowledge preferred
Strong leadership, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
Relevant industry experience in procurement or supply-driven settings preferred

Requirements

4+ years Procurement experience, Vendor Management, Robust Negotiation & Communication Skills.

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