Procurement Executive

The Townsend Corporation-posted 5 days ago
Full-time • Executive
Hybrid • Muncie, IN
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We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Executive with exceptional analytical ability and advanced negotiating tactics to support strategic asset purchases across the transportation, vegetation management, and utility sectors . This role requires a results-driven professional capable of managing complex contract negotiations with both customers and vendors, optimizing asset acquisition strategies, and ensuring operational efficiency through high-value procurement practices.

  • Asset Procurement & Strategy Lead end-to-end procurement of assets such as fleet vehicles, specialized equipment, vegetation management machinery, and utility-related operational tools.
  • Analyze asset lifecycle costs, performance metrics, and market trends to inform purchasing decisions.
  • Develop procurement strategies that reduce cost, improve service levels, and support long-term organizational growth.
  • Evaluate and improve asset utilization through data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Drive negotiation of high-value contracts with both vendors (OEMs, distributors, service providers) and customers (contract clients, strategic partners).
  • Establish contract terms that maximize value, mitigate risk, and align with budget and operational requirements.
  • Maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure competitive pricing, reliable supply, and favorable service agreements.
  • Collaborate with legal, finance, operations, and compliance teams to finalize contract terms.
  • Conduct rigorous financial modeling, cost-benefit analysis, and ROI assessments for all major procurement decisions.
  • Track market fluctuations in transportation, vegetation management, and utility-sector equipment to inform timing and strategy.
  • Develop analytics dashboards, forecasting models, and spend reports to support executive decision-making.
  • Implement procurement best practices, including competitive bidding, supplier scorecards, and category-management strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and internal procurement policies.
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in procurement workflow, cost control, and vendor performance.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; MBA or CPSM/CSCP certification preferred.
  • 5+ years of procurement experience, ideally within transportation, vegetation management, utilities, or heavy-equipment sectors.
  • Proven track record of negotiating complex contracts with both suppliers and customers.
  • Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
  • Expertise in asset purchasing, capital equipment sourcing, or fleet procurement highly preferred.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
  • Pass all drug and alcohol screens as required by Company policy and, if applicable, required by DOT regulations.
  • 18 years of age or older, or 21 if CDL is required.
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Meet all physical requirements of the position.
  • Advanced negotiation training or certification.
  • Experience with procurement software, ERP systems, or spend-analytics platforms.
  • Knowledge of regulatory standards related to transportation and utility operations.
  • Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
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