Procurement Manager

Company Overview

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, turboexpanders, services, and solutions for the liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied hydrogen (LH2), and industrial gases industries. Applications include fueling stations, marine engines, peak shaving, power generation, virtual pipelines, carbon capture, geothermal power, and well stimulation. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with $1.5 B USD in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Position Summary:
Reporting to the General Manager, the Procurement Manager is responsible for sourcing equipment, goods and services and managing vendors. The Procurement Manager ensures ultimate project profitability by performing strategic procurement activities including identifying and retaining profitable suppliers while consistently delivering excellent customer service both internally and externally.

Essential Functions:

• Develop, lead and execute procurement strategies
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses, improve effectiveness
• Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements for documentation
• Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
• Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking
• Assess, manage and mitigate risks
• Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand
• Travel between the Nikkiso facility locations as required
• Develop purchasing agreements  vendors
• Conduct performance audits of suppliers; make recommendations for corrective action to resolve issues

Knowledge and Critical Skills/Expertise:

• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
• Knowledge of specific market dynamics
• Strong negotiation and networking skills
• Familiarity with vendor management software
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Strategic sourcing experience, preferably in Engineered to Order Industry
• Experience building and managing supplier relationships
• Commodity & supply risk management experience
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Strong ability to effectively work with cross-functional teams to drive, direct and lead company initiatives and goals

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred
• 7+ years’ progressively responsible relevant experience
• Supply chain management or logistics focus with Engineered to Order products is preferred
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above are typically acquired through the levels of education and experience listed.
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience that provides an applicant with the listed knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job may be accepted.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Nikkiso CE&IG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.