DescriptionWe are seeking a hands-on and strategic
Procurement Manager to lead purchasing operations and supplier management across UVeye's growing supply chain. This role will oversee a team of buyers, ensuring efficient procurement processes, strong vendor performance, and reliable material availability to support production and operations. The ideal candidate brings both leadership experience and a deep understanding of procurement execution within a fast-paced, hardware-driven environment.
A day in the life and how you'll make an impact:- Lead procurement strategy across both direct (production) and indirect spend categories
- Manage and mentor a team of buyers, overseeing day-to-day purchasing operations
- Ensure effective supplier management, including performance tracking, issue resolution, and continuous improvement
- Oversee purchase order lifecycle management and ensure procurement compliance with internal policies
- Support and lead supplier negotiations to optimize cost, quality, and delivery terms
- Ensure consistent material availability to support manufacturing and operational needs
- Coordinate procurement activities cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and finance teams
- Drive supplier performance improvements and cost reduction initiatives
- Maintain and continuously improve procurement policies, processes, and best practices
- Support supplier selection, onboarding, and qualification processes
Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management
- Prior experience managing or leading a team of buyers or procurement professionals
- Strong understanding of purchasing operations, supplier management, and procurement processes
- Proven experience with supplier negotiations and cost management initiatives
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, operational environment
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ideally, we're looking for:- Experience in automotive, automotive tech, or hardware/electronics manufacturing environments
- Knowledge of direct vs. indirect procurement in production-driven organizations
- Experience improving procurement processes and implementing best practices
- Familiarity with global sourcing and supplier networks
- Data-driven mindset with experience tracking procurement KPIs and performance metrics
Benefits we offer:- Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision.
- Company 401k Match.
- 20 PTO days, Company paid holidays.
- Career growth as we scale across the US.
Compensation:UVeye provides salary ranges that comply with the New Jersey State Law on salary transparency in job advertisements. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, qualifications, skills, location, education, and operational needs. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentives or other forms of compensation or benefits. The annual base salary range for this position is $120,000- 140,000.
