Procurement and Sourcing Manager

Dogwood Industries•Everett, WA

4d•$120,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

Dogwood Industries is seeking an experienced Procurement and Sourcing Manager to ensure the reliable, efficient, and cost-effective flow of materials supporting uninterrupted operations. The role builds vendor partnerships, drives continuous improvement across sourcing and planning, supports new product introduction and production performance, and reduces the overall cost of goods sold. The position works closely with Engineering, Business Development, project, and operations planning teams to support sourcing strategy and successful project execution. The role manages and leads three procurement buyers and oversees purchasing activities, supplier negotiations, purchase orders, invoice discrepancies, vendor payments, and procurement cost reporting. The position is full-time and in-office at Dogwood’s Everett Factory. Travel to the Sedro-Woolley Factory or Bothell Corporate Office may be needed. The work is primarily in an office, with occasional visits to manufacturing facilities or jobsites to collaborate and inspect materials. Compensation is $120,000–$170,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Effective interpersonal skills and professional verbal and written communication skills.
Confidence maintaining vendor partnerships and conducting supplier negotiations.
Attention to detail and ability to read and understand technical information to ensure purchase order accuracy.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Aptitude for leading, mentoring, and providing clear guidance to others.
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and collaborate with other functions.

Responsibilities

Work with Engineering and Business Development to identify technical sourcing solutions.
Own supply chain strategy for new product development projects.
Support program teams with purchasing forecasts, cost estimates, and budgets during development to enable successful production scale-up at launch.
Partner with Business Development and Engineering to influence sourcing decisions that create long-term strategic value with suppliers.
Source specialty materials and hardware to meet engineering and customer requirements.
Lead supplier negotiations, secure long-lead materials, develop alternative sourcing strategies, and ensure procurement compliance with contractual and legal requirements.
Collaborate with project and operations planning teams to support successful job execution.
Manage and lead three procurement buyers to meet project delivery deadlines.
Report procurement cost-to-complete and compare job costs against budgets.
Minimize expediting through major purchases of long-lead and critical materials.
Oversee purchase order issuance, review invoice discrepancies, and ensure timely and correct vendor payments.
Evaluate procurement processes, identify problem areas, and implement improvements.
Promote accountability, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and customer focus, aligning customer objectives with day-to-day procurement execution.