Industry: Manufacturing Aluminum Composite Panels
Alumanate is the only signage-grade aluminum composite panel manufacturer in the U.S. and one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry. With rapid expansion into new markets, we are seeking a Procurement Manager to take full ownership of our purchasing and supply chain processes.
This is a strategic, hands-on role youll work directly with global vendors across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S. to secure the best pricing, manage long lead times, and ensure we never face material shortages.
Key Responsibilities
- Source, qualify, and manage vendors for raw materials, packaging, and supplies.
- Negotiate best pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
- Build strong relationships while maintaining competitive leverage.
- Develop purchasing strategies to control costs and improve margins.
- Monitor commodity pricing trends and proactively adjust sourcing strategies.
- Identify and onboard alternative suppliers to minimize risk and improve pricing.
- Forecasting & Inventory Planning
- Manage procurement for long-lead materials (e.g., 12-14 weeks) based on forecasts and sales demand.
- Create and maintain reorder point systems to prevent stockouts and overstock situations.
- Collaborate with operations, production, and sales to align forecasts with demand.
- Process & Reporting
- Own the procurement calendar, ensuring timely ordering and delivery of materials.
- Implement reporting dashboards and KPIs to track vendor performance, forecast accuracy, and cost savings.
- Partner cross-functionally to keep all stakeholders informed of procurement status and risks.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of procurement or supply chain experience, preferably in manufacturing with global vendors.
- Proven success negotiating pricing and payment terms with overseas suppliers.
- Experience managing long-lead procurement cycles and balancing multiple vendors per SKU.
- Strong understanding of forecasting, inventory control, and cost management.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where priorities shift quickly.
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
- Bilingual in Mandarin Chinese is a plus
Why Join Alumanate
- Industry Leader: The only U.S. signage-grade ACP manufacturer, growing rapidly across multiple markets.
- Impactful Role: Procurement decisions directly affect company margins, production flow, and customer satisfaction.
- High Visibility: Work closely with executive leadership and have ownership over a critical function.
- Competitive Compensation: Salary + performance-based bonus.
Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain-
Industries
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