Procurement Manager bei Sunlighten

At Sunlighten, we're not just about infrared saunas, we’re on a mission to improve lives through innovative health and wellness solutions. As a global leader in infrared sauna therapy with a 25-year legacy of innovation, we’ve grown from our Kansas City roots to establish a global footprint. With the wellness market projected to reach $7 trillion by 2026, we’re proud to lead the way in light science and longevity. We’re rapidly expanding and seeking a strategic, relationship-driven, and forward-thinking Procurement Manager to lead our sourcing efforts and strengthen our supply chain. Based in the Kansas City metro area, we offer the best of both worlds: the growth of a global company with the close-knit culture of a local business.

Sunlighten's Procurement Manager will be responsible for leading and overseeing the procurement function for both Sunlighten and Ice Barrel product lines, ensuring that goods and services are sourced cost-effectively, aligned with company strategy, and delivered on time to support operational and production needs. This position provides opportunities for growth in vendor relationship management, supply chain optimization, and cross-functional leadership.

The Procurement Manager will play a key role in cost control, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement within the procurement and supply chain process while mentoring procurement specialists and serving as the primary point of contact for supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing initiatives.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Vendor & Supplier Management

• Negotiate and manage vendor contracts with new and existing suppliers, ensuring favorable terms, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Maintain all required supplier documentation, certifications, and agreements.
• Develop strong relationships with vendors to improve service levels, cost savings, and supply chain resilience.
• Lead supplier performance evaluations, corrective action plans, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Systems & Data Management

• Oversee updates in NetSuite (or ERP system) related to vendor information, purchase prices, and inventory status.
• Ensure accurate purchase order creation, review, and approvals.
• Maintain accurate records of open purchase orders, receipts, and vendor returns.

Inventory & Demand Planning

• Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels in coordination with warehouse and production teams.
• Analyze supply and demand trends to set safety stock levels and reduce obsolete or excess inventory.
• Manage inventory classifications, including legacy parts, defective stock, warranty items, and returns.
• Collaborate with factories to determine disposition of legacy or defective parts (scrap, return, or credit).

International Procurement

• Partner with international buyers to secure inventory and materials from global suppliers.
• Coordinate procurement for international dealers, including spare and warranty parts fulfillment.
• Lead compliance with import/export regulations and oversee logistics coordination where applicable.

Financial & Compliance Oversight

• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to resolve discrepancies between invoices, receipts, and purchase orders.
• Ensure alignment of procurement practices with company policies, SOX controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage cost analysis, supplier audits, and annual budget planning for procurement spend.

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Serve as the main point of contact for all warehouse procurement needs.
• Supervise, coach, and develop procurement staff to enhance efficiency and performance.
• Drive process improvements to streamline purchasing cycles, reduce lead times, and leverage technology.
• Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality and service standards.
• Develop and monitor procurement KPIs, such as vendor performance, cost savings, and on-time delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management.
• Experience managing vendor relationships, contracts, and procurement budgets.
• Expertise with ERP systems and procurement-related software.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.
• Leadership experience, including supervising, coaching, and developing staff.
• Knowledge of inventory management, demand planning, and supply chain optimization.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Schedule: Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely part of the week - M, T, Th, in office.
• Competitive Paid Time Off Policy + Paid Holidays + Floating Holidays
• Fully Equipped Fitness Center On-Site
• Free Lunch Program featuring a James-Beard Award Winning Chef
• Health (HSA & FSA Options), Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Profit Sharing
• Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Professional Development and Tuition Reimbursement
• Associate Discounts on Saunas, Spa Products and Day Spa Services

Sunlighten provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Sunlighten is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.