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Posted August 16, 2026

Procurement Manager

Kestrel Vision
Solon, OH, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Procurement Manager to ensure efficient, reliable, and standardized procurement execution across all sites, supporting production continuity and customer commitments.


The role plays a key part in driving supplier performance and operational excellence, while ensuring strict alignment with sourcing strategies, contracts, and global procurement processes.


Acting as a key interface between suppliers and operations, you will manage end-to-end execution from purchase order to delivery, with a strong focus on:

  • MRP execution
  • inventory control
  • on-time delivery
  • shortage mitigation

You will also contribute actively to S&OP, ensuring procurement execution is fully aligned with demand and supply plans.

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Key responsibilities


Procurement Operations

  • Manage and standardize procurement execution across sites (POs, confirmations, expediting)
  • Ensure alignment with MRP signals and planning priorities
  • Act as a coordination point across sites

MRP Execution & Inventory Control

  • Ensure effective execution of MRP signals (requisitions, rescheduling, cancellations)
  • Control inventory levels (safety stock, excess & obsolete, turns)
  • Work closely with Planning to balance service level and constraints
  • Contribute to parameter optimization (lead time, MOQ, stock)

Supplier Order Management & Delivery Performance

  • Drive supplier on-time delivery (OTD) performance
  • Manage confirmations, backlog, and late orders
  • Escalate critical topics with sourcing teams

Material Availability & Prioritization

  • Secure material availability for operations
  • Manage shortages and prioritization across sites
  • Anticipate risks via Planning and S&OP interactions

ERP Governance & Data Consistency

  • Ensure consistency of procurement master data
  • Maintain strict ERP discipline in execution and transactions

Supplier Performance (Operational)

  • Track supplier KPIs globally (OTD, backlog, responsiveness)
  • Participate in operational reviews for key suppliers
  • Escalate structural issues to sourcing

Team Management

  • Lead and develop procurement teams across sites
  • Ensure clear prioritization aligned with business needs

Process & Continuous Improvement

  • Deploy best practices in procurement and MRP execution
  • Improve lead times, inventory turns, and shortage reduction
  • Define and track KPIs at network level

S&OP Contribution

  • Represent Procurement in S&OP governance
  • Provide visibility on supplier constraints and risks
  • Ensure alignment with supply and inventory plans

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Profile

  • Bachelor’s degree (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related)
  • 10+ years of experience in operational procurement (not sourcing)
  • Experience in industrial or electrical assembly environments
  • Strong ERP knowledge (BAAN, M2M, SAP, Dynamics…)

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Key skills

  • Procurement & supply chain operations
  • MRP & inventory management
  • S&OP processes
  • ERP systems
  • Supplier performance management
  • Cross-site coordination


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We're an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • 401(k) & 401(k) matching
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Legal and identity theft protection
  • AFLAC
  • Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
  • HSA, FSA
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program

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