Who is DESOTEC?
To protect the planet – that’s our mission at DESOTEC. From air, soil and gas to water and other liquids: at DESOTEC, we purify through sustainable, mobile filter solutions based on activated carbon. Through a smart rental model , our filters are distributed to production companies all over the US. When the carbon inside of the filters is saturated, we make sure to retrieve it for reactivation . That is how we unburden our customers of the administrative, moral, logistical, and ecological consequences of their purification needs. The result: they can focus 100% on what really counts - sustainable production.
Your tasks & responsibilities?
The Procurement Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing and procurement strategies that ensure the timely, cost-effective, and sustainable supply of materials, equipment, services, and transportation required to support business operations. This role leads procurement activities across direct and indirect spend categories, manages supplier relationships, negotiates commercial agreements, and drives continuous improvement in procurement processes and performance. Working closely with Operations, Engineering, Logistics, Finance, and Commercial teams, the Procurement Manager will balan ce strategic sourcing initiatives with day-to-day operational requirements, ensuring supply continuity while delivering cost savings, value creation, and risk mitigation.
The successful candidate brings strong commercial acumen, category management expertise, supplier relationship management capabilities, and leadership experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Procurement & Category Management
Develop and execute procurement and category strategies aligned with business objectives and operational requirements.
Manage assigned procurement categories to optimize cost, quality, service, and supply continuity.
Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, cost drivers, and emerging risks to support sourcing decisions.
Identify and implement opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and value creation.
Supplier Relationship Management
Develop and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers and service providers.
Establish supplier performance metrics and conduct regular business reviews.
Drive supplier improvements related to quality, delivery, service, cost, and innovation.
Evaluate supplier capabilities and develop mitigation plans for supply chain risks.
Strategic Sourcing & Contract Management
Lead sourcing activities including supplier selection, RFQs/RFPs, commercial evaluations, and negotiations.
Define procurement requirements and specifications in partnership with business stakeholders.
Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, pricing agreements, and service-level commitments.
Ensure compliance with contractual obligations while managing renewals, amendments, and commercial risks.
Operational Procurement & Supply Continuity
Ensure uninterrupted supply of materials, equipment, spare parts, consumables, and contracted services.
Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to support production and project requirements.
Drive inventory optimization initiatives while balancing service levels and working capital objectives.
Resolve critical supply disruptions and supplier performance issues to minimize operational impact.
Financial & Commercial Management
Deliver procurement savings targets and value creation initiatives aligned with business objectives.
Monitor procurement spend, supplier costs, and commercial performance across key categories.
Support budgeting and forecasting activities through market intelligence and cost analysis.
Develop procurement KPIs and performance reporting to support decision-making.
Stakeholder Management
Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Operations, Engineering, Finance, Logistics, and other business functions.
Understand business…