Procurement Manager at Canton Drop Forge, Inc. in Canton, OH

Job description

• 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.

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

Requirements

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

Skills

Required

• Relationship Management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Execution & Follow-Through
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Communication