Procurement and Logistics Manager

Acela Truck•Bozeman, MT

2d•$65,000 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

Acela, Inc. is hiring a Procurement and Logistics Manager to oversee purchasing, supplier relationships, inventory management, and transportation across its production facilities. The role ensures materials and components are available when needed while controlling costs, maintaining inventory accuracy, and supporting production schedules and customer deliveries. The successful candidate will take ownership of procurement and logistics operations, develop supplier relationships, lead team members, and implement improvements that support production goals and company growth. This is a primarily in-person position supporting multiple production facilities, with limited remote flexibility based on business needs. The schedule is standard eight-hour shifts, Monday through Friday. Occasional schedule flexibility and travel between facilities may be required. Compensation is $65,000–$185,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications, with potential performance-based bonus or incentive opportunities. Benefits include a 401(k) with company matching, health, dental, and vision insurance, and paid time off in accordance with company policy.

Requirements

Five or more years of experience in procurement, logistics, or supply chain management, preferably in manufacturing.
Experience with supplier negotiations, purchasing, inventory control, and freight coordination.
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with ERP systems, inventory management software, and Microsoft Excel.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
Occasional travel between facilities may be required.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading teams and coordinating across departments.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field; equivalent experience is considered.
Experience in vehicle manufacturing, automotive, heavy equipment, or industrial operations.
Knowledge of strategic sourcing, demand forecasting, freight management, and inventory optimization.
Experience managing purchasing and inventory across multiple facilities.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing and process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Source, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships.
Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
Oversee purchasing activities to ensure timely availability of materials, parts, and supplies.
Develop sourcing strategies to reduce costs and minimize supply chain risks.
Maintain accurate purchasing records and monitor supplier performance.
Manage inventory levels across multiple production facilities.
Coordinate with production teams to forecast material requirements and prevent shortages.
Maintain accurate inventory records and oversee cycle counts and reconciliations.
Identify excess, obsolete, or slow-moving inventory.
Improve inventory control, material availability, and supply chain efficiency.
Oversee freight scheduling, shipping, receiving, and delivery coordination.
Manage relationships with carriers, freight brokers, and transportation providers.
Monitor shipments, resolve delivery issues, and verify freight costs.
Coordinate material transfers between facilities and deliveries to customers.
Track transportation performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Lead, train, and develop procurement and logistics personnel.
Establish departmental priorities, responsibilities, and performance expectations.
Collaborate with production, finance, sales, and company leadership.
Communicate supply chain risks and resolve issues affecting production or delivery schedules.
Monitor purchasing costs, inventory levels, supplier performance, and logistics KPIs.
Prepare reports and recommendations for management.
Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve processes, and increase operational efficiency.
Maintain purchasing, inventory, and shipping procedures and documentation.
Apply lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles to supply chain operations.