Product & Procurement Manager

Product and Procurement Manager

Full-time | P&P  | Location – Olathe, KS, 66022

We are seeking a strategic and dynamic Global Product and Procurement Manager to lead our P&P team. This role focuses on driving global strategies, team development, and supply chain excellence across our organization.

YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Strategic Planning & Budgeting: Develop and propose annual business plans aligned with global procurement strategy; manage departmental budgets (approx. €15M spend), including procurement value, cost efficiency, and headcount planning.
- Team Leadership & People Management: Lead and develop a diverse team (8–15 employees including Technical Researchers, Product Developers, and Purchasers); hire, coach, appraise, and build capabilities using structured HR tools and frameworks.
- Performance Monitoring: Set and oversee performance objectives related to cost reduction, product quality, inventory, and service metrics; monitor team and individual results, taking corrective action as needed.
- Supplier & Contract Management: Lead strategic negotiations with complex, high-value suppliers; manage contracts to ensure optimal pricing, service, and quality while fostering long-term supplier relationships.
- Process Improvement & Efficiency: Drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and technical workstreams; analyze root causes of delays or inefficiencies and refine systems, processes, and tools accordingly.
- Capability Building & Knowledge Transfer: Strengthen team skills in technical knowledge and negotiation through structured training and coaching; ensure long-term retention of technical expertise within the department.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal global stakeholders to ensure alignment, collaboration, and support of business and team objectives.
- Technical Expertise: Ensure the team maintains strong product and procurement knowledge.

REQUIREMENTS:

- Relevant college degree (engineering, business, supply chain) or minimum of 5 years of industry leadership experience
- Experience in Global leadership with direct or indirect reports
- Experience in Global collaboration with suppliers
- Experience in managing inventory, product development and/or category management
- Supply chain experience
- Supplier relationship experience (Negotiation, contract management, etc.)

HOW TO SUCCEED:

- Inspiring leadership and effective coaching abilities.
- Strong business acumen and strategic thinking.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.
- Deep understanding of procurement, supply chain processes, and compliance.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

You’ll be part of a people-centric culture, where your well-being matters.  Our comprehensive package offers standard benefits such as medical, dental, and vision, plus unique benefits such as our onsite health clinic and our incredible dollar for dollar 401(k) match up to 6%. At our HQ, there’s an on-site preschool, restaurant and where you can get active or enjoy our regular team get-togethers.

We also offer:

- Opportunities for professional development, including access to LinkedIn Learning and many in-house/external training courses
- On-site restaurant, café, pre-school, fitness/social area, employee gardens and more.
- Health and Wellness program and on-site facilities, company commitment to sustainable growth