Procurement Leader

**SUMMARY** Havtech Supply is seeking a highly skilled, analytically driven, and operationally minded Procurement Leader to lead our procurement, inventory management, and vendor performance functions. This newly created role will ensure Havtech Supply maintains accurate inventory levels, competitive pricing, strong vendor partnerships, and efficient warehouse operations across all locations. This position will develop efficient processes, implement best‑in‑class purchasing and inventory controls, and collaborate closely with leadership to support growth and operational excellence. This individual will bring experience in procurement, distribution, manufacturing, or warehouse operations, combined with strong business acumen and the ability to influence cross‑functional teams, optimize purchasing decisions, improve inventory accuracy, strengthen vendor relationships, and enhance overall procurement performance. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES** include the following. Other functions may be assigned. **Procurement & Sourcing** - Develop and execute a procurement strategy that supportsHavtechSupply’s product mix, customer demand, and growthobjectives. - Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing, favorable terms, and reliable product availability. - Establish preferred vendor programs,long‑termagreements, and structured supplier performance expectations. - Maintain strong market knowledge, including pricing trends, product availability, and competitive dynamics. - Own supplier segmentation and category plans (strategic vs. transactional), including bid/RFQ discipline asappropriateand ongoing market benchmarking. - Negotiate andmaintaincore commercial terms and agreements (pricing structures, rebates, lead times, MOQs, freight terms, returns/warranties, and service expectations) and ensure renewals are tracked and completed on time. - Implement supplier performance management (scorecards and business reviews) focused on OTIF/fill rate, lead time reliability, quality/returns, and responsiveness; drive corrective actions with suppliers and internal teams. - Establish supply continuity plans for critical product lines (preferred alternates, dual sourcing wherefeasible, and escalation paths) to reduce disruption risk and protect customer service levels. **Inventory Management & Accuracy** - Build and oversee inventory management processes that ensureaccuratestock levels, minimizestock outs, and reduce excess or obsolete inventory. - Implement andmaintainmin/max levels, reorder points, replenishment logic, and safety stock strategies across all warehouses. - Lead cycle count programs,root‑causeanalysis, and corrective actions to improve inventory accuracy. - Own inventory segmentation and health (A/B/C, critical spares, slow-moving/obsolete), including disposition plans, transfer strategies across locations, and targeted reduction of dead stock. - Set inventory control standards (receiving/put-away requirements, cycle count cadence, adjustment governance, and transfer rules) and ensure compliance through training and audits; warehouse teams execute the daily transactions. - Establish item and vendor master data standards (UOM, pack quantities, lead times, costs, alternates/substitutions) and governnew itemsetup and end-of-life/obsolescence processes in the ERP. **Pricing & Cost Management** - Maintainup‑to‑dateknowledge of market pricing and cost drivers. - Work with leadership and sales to ensure pricing strategies support profitability and competitiveness. - Monitor cost changes and ensuretimelyupdates to internal pricing systems and ERP tools. - Support margin improvement initiatives through strategic sourcing andcost‑reductionopportunities. **Data, Reporting & Insights** - Analyze purchasing, inventory, and vendor data toidentifytrends, risks, and opportunities. - Provide actionable insights and recommendationstoleadership. - Support the development of reporting tools that enhance vis…