Procurement Team Lead

Position Summary

The Procurement Team Lead is responsible for overseeing the daily activities and performance of the purchasing team to ensure timely and accurate procurement execution in support of operational and customer requirements. This role provides direct leadership, coaching, performance management, and first-level supplier escalation support while driving purchasing efficiency, supplier accountability, and data accuracy. Working closely with the Supply Chain Manager, the Procurement Team Lead identifies supply risks, implements corrective actions within established authority, and escalates strategic or complex issues as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of eight Buyers to achieve departmental objectives
• Set priorities, balance workloads, and drive accountability
• Conduct performance reviews, one-on-ones, and development discussions
• Provide training on procurement processes, systems, and best practices
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer focus

Escalation Management

• Serve as the primary escalation point for supplier shortages, delivery delays, pricing discrepancies, and confirmation date issues
• Coordinate resolution of supply chain challenges impacting production or customer commitments
• Communicate risks, recovery plans, and mitigation strategies to stakeholders

Supplier Performance & Metrics

• Monitor and report supplier performance metrics, including On-Time Delivery, PO Confirmation Compliance, Past-Due POs, Lead Time Accuracy, and Pricing Accuracy
• Identify trends and drive supplier performance improvements
• Partner with Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Quality teams on scorecards and corrective actions
• Build strategic supplier relationships that support capacity, innovation, and competitiveness

Purchasing Operations

• Oversee daily purchasing activities to ensure timely and accurate purchase order execution
• Drive reduction of past-due purchase orders and overdue confirmations
• Maintain supplier pricing, lead times, and ERP purchasing data
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures

Confirmation Date Management

• Improve supplier responsiveness to purchase order acknowledgments and delivery confirmations
• Enhance confirmation date accuracy and ERP data integrity

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience.
• Experience working within ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Encompix or similar).
• Strong knowledge of purchasing processes, supplier management, and inventory planning.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS/ASCM, CPSM, CPIM, or related professional certification.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Work Environment and Location

This role is based on-site at our Saugerties, NY facility, where you’ll be part of a collaborative, team-oriented environment. Working alongside colleagues across functions, you’ll have the opportunity to build relationships, solve challenges in real time, and make a meaningful impact every day.

What We Offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• Generous PTO and holiday package
• Tuition reimbursement plan
• 401K with up to 6% company match
• Bonus opportunities

Salary $90,000 to $100,000 anually

At Atlas Copco Group, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation. Compensation is determined based on the position and its responsibilities, without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our compensation offering is designed to be locally relevant, competitive, and aligned with the expectations of current and future talent.

Application process

Our selection process includes interviews and, for some roles, skills assessments that help us gain a deeper understanding of your profile. We look forward to getting to know you, learning about your strengths, and discussing how you can grow with us. If you have questions during the process or need support, please contact us:

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