Procurement Manager

The Raymond Corporation•Montgomery Township, PA

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About The Position

Pengate Handling Systems is seeking a strategic and hands-on Procurement Manager to lead and optimize procurement activities across the organization. The role drives strategic sourcing, strengthens supplier governance, and improves procurement processes through effective use of ERP systems. The Procurement Manager will help integrate financial, inventory, and planning systems to support real-time budget tracking, streamline approval workflows, and optimize organizational spending. The position combines strategic planning with execution and requires the ability to influence stakeholders and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. The role works with senior leadership, Finance, departments across the organization, and external suppliers. It oversees procurement controls, supplier and contract management, spend analysis, reporting, procurement KPIs, and ERP and e-procurement tools.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least 5 years of procurement or supply chain experience.
At least 2 years in a leadership or strategic procurement role.
Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
Deep knowledge of procurement controls and contract management.
Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
Ability to develop, implement, and enforce procurement policies and procedures.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to challenge the status quo and drive process improvements.
Confident decision-maker with the ability to influence and hold others accountable.
Strong background in risk management and internal controls.
Experience working with ERP systems and procurement tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience with contract management, distribution, or regulated industries.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives across the business.
Develop long-term procurement strategies focused on cost optimization, supplier consolidation, and value creation.
Partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to resolve procurement challenges.
Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, reliability, cost, and business alignment.
Drive innovation and continuous improvement in procurement practices.
Develop and maintain procurement policies, procedures, and control frameworks.
Ensure compliance with approval workflows, budget controls, and regulatory standards.
Monitor purchasing activity to maintain financial integrity and process consistency.
Oversee purchase order generation through established systems and processes.
Promote best practices in contract management, documentation, and audit readiness.
Partner with Finance leadership to strengthen governance and mitigate risk.
Negotiate contracts, renewals, and terms to reduce total cost of ownership.
Develop supplier scorecards and conduct performance reviews aligned to KPIs.
Manage supplier relationships and proactively address performance issues.
Drive continuous improvement and strategic partnerships with key suppliers.
Partner with departments across the organization to support procurement needs.
Provide training and guidance on procurement policies and best practices.
Advise leadership on procurement risks, opportunities, and cost savings.
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
Oversee spend analysis, reporting, and procurement KPIs.
Use data to drive decision-making and improve procurement performance.
Identify process improvement opportunities that enhance efficiency and controls.
Implement and optimize ERP and e-procurement tools.
Ensure data consistency across procurement systems.