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Procurement Strategy Manager Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

Procurement Manager Department: Procurement Location: Onsite - Canton, Ohio Reports To: VP Supply ... Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key service providers to ensure reliable and cost ...

Execute category management strategies developed by Category Leaders to optimize sourcing ... Support Procurement, Accounting, Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering in resolving SAP system ...

Strategic Procurement Manager

Raymond, OH · On-site

$30 - $33.65/hr

Strategic Procurement Manager Location: Raymond, OH Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7:30 AM-4:30 PM Work Arrangement: Onsite (potential to have 1 remote day) Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire About the ...

Purchasing Manager

Middletown, OH · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

... Manager for our Central Region consisting of two manufacturing plants in Middletown (OH) and ... Procurement Strategy teams are created, with appropriate participation and leadership by incumbent;

$100 - $125/hr

Early involvement in R&D and engineering projects to define procurement strategies, supplier ... Managing procurement for prototypes, pre-series, and production ramp-ups (NPI/NPD). * Selecting ...

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Procurement Manager

Canton, OH

Canton Drop Forge, Inc.
Machinery Manufacturing • 51 - 200 employees

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago


Job description

Job Title: Procurement Manager
Department: Procurement
Location: Onsite - Canton, Ohio
Reports To: VP Supply Chain & Procurement

Canton Drop Forge is a worldwide leader in Custom and Closed Die Forgings. Thanks to our over 100 years of prosperity as a company, we provide top benefits for our valued employees to prosper and reach their greatest potentials. Becoming a member of Canton Drop Forge means joining a team that benefits from more than a century of learned knowledge and industry skills.

At Canton Drop Forge, you'll gain valuable experience in servicing our six major markets of expertise. We lead the way in closed die forging innovation for the aerospace, oilfield, power generation, mechanical power transmission, off-highway and railway industries.

Position Summary:

The Procurement oversees the sourcing and supplier management of external services that support production operations. This role is responsible for building and maintaining strong, results-driven supplier relationships, ensuring service quality, cost efficiency, and operational continuity. The ideal candidate is highly organized, capable of handling high transaction volumes, and excels at cross-functional coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage end-to-end procurement activities for external services supporting production, including sourcing, contracting, and supplier performance management
  • Develop request for proposal to support the Procurement strategic direction of the team and company
  • Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key service providers to ensure reliable and cost-effective service delivery
  • Handle high volumes of purchase orders, service requests, and supplier interactions with accuracy and efficiency
  • Collaborate closely with operations, engineering, finance, and other internal departments to align procurement activities with business needs
  • Monitor supplier performance, track KPIs, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual agreements, and regulatory requirements
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and support budgeting and forecasting activities
  • Proactively resolve supplier or service-related issues to minimize impact on production
  • Lead or support negotiations with suppliers for pricing, service levels, and contract terms
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Minimum of four years managing procurement or supply chain processes and team, preferably in services procurement or production environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage a high-volume workload with strong attention to detail
  • Experience overseeing supplier relationships and performance management

Key Competencies:

  • Relationship Management: Strong ability to build trust and maintain effective partnerships with external service providers
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven ability to coordinate across multiple departments and align priorities
  • Execution & Follow-Through: Highly organized with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
  • Leadership: Self-motivated with the capability to influence and lead initiatives, even without direct authority
  • Problem Solving: Ability to identify issues quickly and implement practical solutions
  • Communication: Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in manufacturing or production environments
  • Familiarity with ERP or procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa)
  • Experience managing service-based contracts and SLAs