Sr. Manager, Global Purchasing

About the Role

The Senior Manager, Global Purchasing plays a critical leadership role in shaping and executing the global procurement strategy across all business regions. This position is responsible for driving enterprise-wide procurement excellence, supplier performance, cost optimization, and risk mitigation in alignment with strategic objectives. The role oversees a high-performing global team, fosters strong internal partnerships, and ensures procurement initiatives support operational efficiency, innovation, and sustainability goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive global purchasing strategy that supports enterprise growth, financial performance, and supply chain resilience.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on procurement trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Drive supplier segmentation strategies and oversee the selection, negotiation, and management of global supplier partnerships to ensure value delivery, innovation, and service continuity.
• Oversee high-impact contract negotiations and complex supplier agreements, ensuring favorable terms and long-term strategic value.
• Partner closely with regional and functional leaders (e.g., Supply Chain, Operations, Product Management, Finance, Legal) to align sourcing strategies with business priorities.
• Implement governance processes and performance management systems to ensure supplier accountability and continuous improvement.
• Drive global standardization and digital transformation of purchasing processes, leveraging procurement technologies (e.g., SAP, Ariba, Oracle) to enhance transparency and decision-making.
• Own procurement KPIs and cost control metrics, and lead initiatives to capture and report on savings, working capital improvements, and process efficiency.
• Lead supply chain risk assessment and mitigation strategies related to geopolitical, regulatory, and market volatility.
• Champion responsible for sourcing and sustainability initiatives across all purchasing activities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a global team of purchasing professionals, fostering a culture of performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, and strategic insights for internal stakeholders and senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in global supply chain, procurement, planning, including leadership of international teams and strategic sourcing functions.
• Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations, global contract management, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Expertise in ERP and procurement platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Ariba), with a strong understanding of digital procurement practices.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills across regions and functions.
• Deep understanding of global supply markets, regulatory environments, and ethical sourcing practices.
• Proven ability to drive organizational change and lead cross-functional initiatives in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Advanced analytical skills and fluency in tools such as Excel, Power BI, or other reporting platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, technology, or consumer products industries.
• Multilingual capabilities and experience working across diverse cultural and regulatory environments.

Pay Range: $165,000 to $185,000

The pay range represents the low and high end of the anticipated pay range for this position based at our Woodinville, WA headquarters. The actual pay offered for this position will depend on numerous factors including individual performance, business objectives, and if the location for the job changes. Our pay is just one component of Precor's total rewards strategy that also includes region-specific health and welfare benefits.

As an organization, one of our top priorities is to maintain the health and well-being of our employees and their families. To achieve this goal, we offer robust and comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off policy
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Access to Employee Assistance Program; including access to mental health services
• 401(k) including employer match
• Pet insurance and so much more!

About Precor

Precor is known for developing and manufacturing the most innovative and reliable commercial fitness equipment on the market. With over 40 years of empowering exercisers, trainers, business owners, and operators alike we take pride in offering world-class fitness solutions across over 13,000 facilities and 100+ countries. We sweat every detail to bring best-in-class product solutions into commercial facilities, meeting exercisers wherever they are: at work, at school, in the gym, or on the road.

Precor is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our applicants. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you would like to request an accommodation regarding the application/interview process or are having difficulty using our website for application purposes, please contact: HR@precor.com