Procurement Manager

KRC Corporation•Newman Lake, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for managing the procurement process in collaboration with our corporate shared services team to ensure materials are ordered, tracked, and delivered on time to support production schedules. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, takes ownership of execution, and builds strong relationships with both internal teams and external suppliers.

Requirements

Associate degree in business, supply chain, operations, or equivalent experience
Experience facilitating procurement processes in a fast-paced environment
Experience with Excel, ERP systems, or similar tracking tools
Strong communication, organization, and follow-through skills
Ability to work cross-functionally without direct authority

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, operations, or supply chain
Experience in manufacturing or construction materials
Understanding of production environments and supplier coordination
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Strong process disciplinarian who ensures consistency
Effective at working through others without direct reports
Proactive problem-solver who takes ownership
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Own and manage the end-to-end procurement process to ensure materials are ordered, confirmed, and delivered in alignment with production schedules
Ensure all orders are accurate, complete, placed on time, acknowledged by vendors, and tracked through delivery
Maintain visibility of all active orders and proactively address risks
Coordinate with shared support resources executing procurement tasks
Manage and enforce procurement workflows including requisition tracking and date-needed alignment
Serve as primary point of contact for key suppliers
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure responsiveness, reliability, and issue resolution
Monitor vendor performance including delivery reliability, lead times, cost competitiveness, and communication
Coordinate with Engineering, Project Managers, and Operations to ensure accurate requisitions and delivery timelines
Identify and manage supply chain risks including long-lead items and vendor constraints
Identify and develop new suppliers to improve cost, capacity, and reliability
Evaluate supplier capabilities and maintain a competitive supplier base
Develop and execute cost reduction strategies across materials and suppliers
Analyze purchasing patterns and supplier pricing to identify savings opportunities
Lead pricing discussions and negotiations with vendors where appropriate
Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, systems, and tracking tools