Manager, Procurement

Alliance Technical Group•Nashville, TN

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Manager will lead Procurement Coordinators and the day-to-day purchasing operation for Alliance Technical Group (ATG) and its subsidiaries across the United States and Canada. The role ensures requests from corporate, field offices, and laboratories are fulfilled accurately and on time, in accordance with ATG policy, the Authority Matrix, and sound internal controls. The Procurement Manager supports special projects, acquisition integration, and capital purchasing as needed, and partners with Operations, Finance, and Accounts Payable. This position directly manages Senior Procurement Coordinators and Procurement Coordinators, providing hiring, onboarding, training, work assignment, coaching, performance reviews, and day-to-day direction. The manager assesses team capacity and promotes accountability, service to internal customers, and continuous improvement. The role works in an office setting and uses standard office equipment, including computers, phones, and printers. Work may occasionally extend beyond normal hours to meet deadlines, such as month-end close or urgent field needs. Travel of up to 15 percent is expected to field offices, labs, and key suppliers. The preferred location is the Franklin/Nashville area.

Requirements

Minimum 7 years of progressive procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience, including at least 3 years leading or supervising a team.
Demonstrated experience negotiating pricing and contract terms with suppliers.
Experience using an ERP and/or procurement system to manage requisitions, purchase orders, and receiving.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis; proficiency in Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal customers, senior leaders, and suppliers.
Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to balance cost, quality, lead time, and supplier risk when making purchasing decisions.
Sound judgment regarding internal controls and policy compliance.
Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to influence and partner across functions without direct authority.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field is strongly preferred; an equivalent combination of education and progressive procurement experience may be considered in lieu of a degree, generally with four additional years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Coupa and/or NetSuite.
Professional certification such as CPSM, CPPB, or CIPS.
Experience in a multi-site, field-services, engineering, laboratory, or industrial environment.
Experience with capital purchasing and/or acquisition integration, ideally in a private equity-backed or high-growth company.
Experience supporting both U.S. and Canadian operations.

Responsibilities

Lead daily purchasing operations, assign and balance workload across the Coordinator team, prioritize urgent field needs, and ensure purchase orders are accurate, timely, and properly approved.
Serve as the escalation point for requisitioners, Coordinators, and suppliers regarding order issues, delays, pricing, and policy questions.
Ensure team and requisitioner compliance with purchasing policies, the Authority Matrix, and approval workflows; maintain standard operating procedures and desk procedures.
Manage relationships with key day-to-day suppliers, including pricing, service levels, and performance issues; obtain quotes and negotiate terms for routine and recurring purchases.
Partner with Accounts Payable to resolve match exceptions, pricing discrepancies, and supplier invoicing issues.
Track and report team KPIs, such as purchase order cycle time, open and unreceived purchase orders, and savings, to the Director of Procurement.
Support capital expenditure purchasing, including quotes, supplier coordination, and tracking of approved capital purchases.
Support mergers and acquisitions activity, including onboarding acquired sites to ATG suppliers, systems, and purchasing processes.
Lead or support assigned special projects, such as sourcing events, supplier consolidation, and process improvements.
Act as a backup approver and purchaser based on workflow policies, and cover for the Director of Procurement as assigned.
Directly manage Senior Procurement Coordinators and Procurement Coordinators, including hiring, onboarding, training, work assignment, and day-to-day direction.
Set clear goals, conduct regular one-on-ones and performance reviews, and coach team members on SOPs, systems, and supplier management.
Assess team workload and capacity; recommend staffing, cross-training, and process changes to the Director of Procurement.
Build a culture of accountability, service to internal customers, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Flexible spending accounts.
401(k) plan with competitive match.
Continuing education and tuition assistance.
Employer-sponsored disability benefits.
Life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and a bonus floating holiday if hired before July 1.
Profit sharing or individual bonus programs.
Referral program.
Per diem and paid travel.
Employee discount hub.