Purchasing and Planning Senior Manager
About The Position
Avaya is seeking a results-driven Purchasing and Planning Senior Manager to lead a multi-regional team of planners and buyers supporting global hardware and third-party software procurement. This leader will play a critical role in revenue enablement, expense management, inventory alignment, and supplier performance within a dynamic, high-tech manufacturing environment. This role manages a globally diverse team of 11 professionals, including four manager-level associates, and is accountable for ensuring supply continuity, cost optimization, and operational excellence in support of approximately $140M in annual hardware revenue. The ideal candidate combines strong people leadership with deep expertise in procurement, demand planning, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), and supplier management in a business-to-business (B2B) environment.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, purchasing, or planning roles
- 5+ years of people leadership experience, including managing global or multi-regional teams
- Experience in high-tech manufacturing and B2B environments
- Demonstrated expertise in: Procurement and sourcing (hardware and software preferred) Demand planning and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Supplier relationship and performance management
- Proven track record of: Delivering measurable results against revenue and cost targets Leading cost reduction and expense management initiatives Driving process improvement and operational transformation Developing and advancing high-performing teams
- Strong analytical and financial acumen, including inventory management and working capital optimization
- Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing global contract manufacturers and value-added resellers
- Background in logistics optimization and freight cost management
- Advanced degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a globally multicultural team of planners and buyers, fostering accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
- Oversee demand forecasting, procurement planning, and supply execution to support $140M in annual hardware revenue
- Ensure inventory purchases and supply plans are tightly aligned with the sales forecast and revenue commitments
- Manage critical expense plans, including: Hardware Excess & Obsolescence (E&O) plan of $3.2M Inbound logistics strategy maintaining 80%+ surface transportation mix Air freight expense plan targeting $1.6M
- Drive cost management initiatives and deliver measurable cost reduction outcomes
- Provide regional supplier leadership for key North American suppliers (including Avnet and Keytronic), representing approximately 20% of hardware purchases
- Lead procurement and sourcing activities across hardware and third-party software categories
- Champion S&OP processes to ensure cross-functional alignment between Sales, Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain
- Develop and implement process improvements that enhance forecast accuracy, supply reliability, and operational efficiency
- Establish performance metrics and reporting to ensure visibility, accountability, and data-driven decision making
- Partner cross-functionally to mitigate supply risk, optimize working capital, and improve service levels
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
