Chefman

Chefman

Procurement Manager

Mahwah, NJ

Sponsorship not specified$110k-$135kDetected 12 days ago
NegotiationFinancial AnalysisExcelLogisticsProcurementLeadershipProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills

About the role

  • We are seeking a highly driven Procurement Manager to lead supplier negotiations, optimize vendor relationships, and drive meaningful cost savings across the organization - with a strong emphasis on our China-based supply base.
  • This role will take direct ownership of vendor negotiations, new supplier development, and pricing strategy in China, working in close partnership with our engineering team to understand components and drive sourcing decisions.
  • The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and analytically minded, with the ability to use data and strong negotiation skills to identify efficiencies and deliver measurable year-over-year cost savings through strategic sourcing and supplier optimization.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies to optimize supply, improve quality, and maximize value across logistics, freight, packaging, and distribution.
  • Lead supplier negotiations and manage commercial agreements to secure competitive pricing and favorable contract terms, with a strong focus on China-based vendors.
  • Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships while continuously identifying opportunities for cost optimization and operational improvements.
  • Manage procurement for long-term freight and shipping arrangements including small parcel carriers, trucking providers, and ocean freight.
  • Own and execute sourcing strategies for capital expenditures (CapEx) across warehousing facilities, including automation equipment, utilities, engineering services, forklifts, warehouse vehicles, and other site investments.
  • Lead supplier onboarding processes including supplier audits, capability assessments, and production trials.
  • Anticipate and manage sourcing barriers and supply challenges while proactively managing spend and identifying savings opportunities.
  • Develop negotiation strategies, scopes of work, and executive summaries for key procurement initiatives.
  • Identify and implement innovative approaches to reduce costs, improve quality, and enhance overall value across procurement activities.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for negotiations with China-based vendors, taking ownership of pricing discussions and challenging existing cost structures to drive continuous savings.

Requirements

  • Proven ability to independently identify and onboard new suppliers, and to take ownership of pricing negotiations without significant oversight.
  • Strong knowledge of procurement, logistics, and inventory management.
  • Experience leading supplier onboarding processes including audits, capability assessments, and production trials.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes related to electrical appliances or consumer products.
  • Strong understanding of P&L impact and year-over-year cost savings metrics.
  • Willingness and ability to travel to China approximately 25% of the time.
  • Familiarity with commodity markets relevant to appliance manufacturing (motors, heating elements, PCBs, plastics, metals).
  • Experience attending trade shows such as the Canton Fair or Hong Kong Electronics Fair to identify and qualify new suppliers.
  • Demonstrated experience negotiating supplier contracts and commercial agreements, ideally including direct negotiation with China-based manufacturers.
  • Advanced Excel skills with strong cost modeling and financial analysis capabilities.
  • Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Highly organized with a strong attention to detail and the ability to drive initiatives independently.
  • Preferred
  • Hands-on experience sourcing electrical, mechanical, or electronic components within consumer products, kitchen appliances, or a related manufacturing environment.
  • Extensive experience working directly with Asia-based component suppliers and manufacturers, particularly in China.

Nice to have

  • Mandarin language proficiency is a strong plus.

Compensation

  • Salary Range (commensurate with experience)

Benefits

  • Monitor component supply markets, track commodity pricing trends, and proactively manage supply risk through dual sourcing, safety stock strategies, and alternate vendor development.
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