{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"fe6ca062b01445e8e6d9d9aa","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fe6ca062b01445e8e6d9d9aa","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fe6ca062b01445e8e6d9d9aa","title":"Procurement Manager","description":"Job Description\n\nJob Title:Procurement Manager\r\nDepartment:Procurement\r\nLocation:Onsite - Canton, Ohio\r\nReports To:VP Supply Chain & Procurement\r\nCanton 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.\r\nAt 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:\r\nThe 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.\r\nKey Responsibilities:\r\nManage end-to-end procurement activities for external services supporting production, including sourcing, contracting, and supplier performance management\r\nDevelop request for proposal to support the Procurement strategic direction of the team and company\r\nDevelop and maintain strategic relationships with key service providers to ensure reliable and cost-effective service delivery\r\nHandle high volumes of purchase orders, service requests, and supplier interactions with accuracy and efficiency\r\nCollaborate closely with operations, engineering, finance, and other internal departments to align procurement activities with business needs\r\nMonitor supplier performance, track KPIs, and drive continuous improvement initiatives\r\nEnsure compliance with company policies, contractual agreements, and regulatory requirements\r\nIdentify cost-saving opportunities and support budgeting and forecasting activities\r\nProactively resolve supplier or service-related issues to minimize impact on production\r\nLead or support negotiations with suppliers for pricing, service levels, and contract terms\r\nOther duties as assigned\r\nQualifications:\r\nBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)\r\nMinimum of four years managing procurement or supply chain processes and team, preferably in services procurement or production environment.\r\nDemonstrated ability to manage a high-volume workload with strong attention to detail\r\nExperience overseeing supplier relationships and performance management\r\nKey Competencies:\r\nRelationship Management:Strong ability to build trust and maintain effective partnerships with external service providers\r\nCross-Functional Collaboration:Proven ability to coordinate across multiple departments and align priorities\r\nExecution & Follow-Through:Highly organized with a strong sense of ownership and accountability\r\nLeadership:Self-motivated with the capability to influence and lead initiatives, even without direct authority\r\nProblem Solving:Ability to identify issues quickly and implement practical solutions\r\nCommunication:Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills\r\nPreferred Qualifications:\r\nExperience in manufacturing or production environments\r\nFamiliarity with ERP or procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa)\r\nExperience managing service-based contracts and SLAs","company":"Canton Drop Forge","rawCompany":"canton drop forge","city":"Canton","state":"OH","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-17T01:30:27.635Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3061.00","title":"Purchasing Managers","slug":"purchasing-managers"},{"code":"11-3071.04","title":"Supply Chain Managers","slug":"supply-chain-managers"},{"code":"13-1023.00","title":"Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products","slug":"purchasing-agents-except-wholesale-retail-and-farm-products"}],"industries":[{"code":"423840","title":"Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"industrial-supplies-merchant-wholesalers"},{"code":"423830","title":"Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"industrial-machinery-and-equipment-merchant-wholesalers"},{"code":"333923","title":"Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing","slug":"overhead-traveling-crane-hoist-and-monorail-system-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Procurement Manager","description":"Job Description\n\nJob Title:Procurement Manager\r\nDepartment:Procurement\r\nLocation:Onsite - Canton, Ohio\r\nReports To:VP Supply Chain & Procurement\r\nCanton 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.\r\nAt 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:\r\nThe 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. 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