Procurement Manager - Plano, TX

Only for registered members Plano, TX, United States

1 day ago

$80,000 - $135,000 (USD) per year *

* This salary range is an estimation made by beBee

Be a Part of Something Bigger · At Luminator Technology Group, we believe we are Better Together. We always put the Customer First, focus on achieving Results, strive to Be the Best, and foster a culture of Respect & Trust. · We are on a mission to innovate and revolutionize gl ...

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Be a Part of Something Bigger
At Luminator Technology Group, we believe we are Better Together. We always put the Customer First, focus on achieving Results, strive to Be the Best, and foster a culture of Respect & Trust.
We are on a mission to innovate and revolutionize global transportation technology. Luminator is a global leader spanning over 85 countries and nearly 1,000 employees
Luminator is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager who is responsible for ensuring the consistent availability of production‑critical materials by driving expediting efforts, monitoring supplier performance, and safeguarding operational schedules. The Procurement Manager leads and develops a team of purchasing agents, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement to enhance procurement processes and overall supply chain reliability.
What You'll Do:
Operational Procurement Management

Manage daily procurement of key components and materials.

Oversee full PO lifecycle: creation, confirmation, expediting, rescheduling, closure.

Resolve shortages and support production during demand shifts.

Monitor supplier lead times, delivery status, and logistics.

Maintain strong domestic and international supplier relationships.

Supplier Management & Performance

Review supplier performance (OTD, lead times, quality, responsiveness).

Drive corrective actions for delivery, quality, and pricing issues.

Assess supply risks and support mitigation plans.

Assist Strategic Procurement with annual lead‑time reviews.

Cost Management

Negotiate pricing, terms, MOQs, and cost‑reduction opportunities.

Support cost‑improvement initiatives (consolidation, VE, logistics).

Track PPV and partner with Finance on annual cost updates.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Align with Production, Planning, Engineering, and Quality on demand, ECOs, and issue resolution.

Support NPI sourcing: component readiness, alternates, supplier coordination.

Resolve invoice and PO discrepancies with Accounts Payable.

Process Improvement

Improve procurement workflows and material visibility.

Maintain accurate data and parameters in Syteline; support ERP optimization.

Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and AS9100/ISO 9001; support audits.

Drive inventory turns, cycle‑time reduction, and OTD through pull‑based replenishment (VMI, consignment).

Participate in VSM and Kaizen events to eliminate waste across the supply chain.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge

Sales and Marketing — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Skills

Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Abilities

Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.

Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Experience

At least 5+ years of progressive procurement experience in high-reliability electronics manufacturing or related industry required.

Other Requirements:

Expert‑level proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop talent.

Hands‑on, detail‑oriented working style with the ability to maintain focus on broader objectives.

Solid understanding of engineering drawings, BOM structures, and manufacturing processes.

Experience working with global suppliers across the US, Europe, and Asia.

Ability to interpret basic electrical schematics for sourcing decisions.

Proficient in Product Lifecycle Management, including NPI supply chain setup and product end‑of‑life management.

Proven ability to manage scope changes in high‑mix/high‑volume production environments.

Highly organized with strong priority‑management skills in fast‑paced settings.

Exceptional negotiation skills and ability to achieve mutual‑benefit outcomes.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across all organizational levels.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to make timely, data‑driven decisions.

Experience with multiple ERP systems; hands‑on Syteline experience preferred.

Familiarity with AS9100 and ISO 9001 requirements and practices.

Excellent communication skills and ability to drive cross‑functional alignment.

Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.

Experience implementing lean tools (VSM, Kaizen, 5S, etc.) highly desirable.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, or Engineering.

Advanced degree preferred.

Experience in lieu of degree may be accepted.

Certificates & Licenses: Supply Chain Management (e.g., CPIM, CSCP), Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma Green Belt highly preferred.
Why You'll Love Working at Luminator:

Competitive compensation with career growth potential.

Generous time off: Vacation and wellness time, 10 paid observed company holidays, and 2 floating holidays.

Educational Assistance Program: Robust reimbursement program for professional growth.

Health and wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous 401k match through Vanguard

Benefits effective on Day One.

Find out more about us by visiting our page

It is the policy of Luminator to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Luminator prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.

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