Procurement Manager

Saft America, Inc.•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The Procurement Manager develops and executes sourcing and purchasing strategies that support organizational objectives and ensure the timely, cost-effective acquisition of goods, materials, equipment, and services. The role oversees supplier relationships, contract negotiations, cost management, risk mitigation, and procurement processes to optimize supply chain performance and support operational excellence. The position leads procurement personnel and works with operations, logistics, inventory, production, suppliers, and strategic partners. It supports compliance with company policies and ethical standards, supply-chain continuity, cost control, inventory optimization, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain management.
Experience negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships, with demonstrated value in excess of $1 million.
Supervisory and management experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong critical-thinking and negotiation skills.
Strong planning and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with factory and project/services-based suppliers is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business goals.
Manage sourcing, evaluation, selection, and onboarding of suppliers.
Lead competitive bidding, RFP, RFQ, and contract negotiation processes.
Identify and implement opportunities for cost reduction and value creation.
Ensure procurement activities adhere to Saft and TotalEnergies company policies and ethical standards.
Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and strategic partners; evaluate supplier performance and resolve issues related to quality, delivery, pricing, and service.
Collaborate with suppliers to improve lead times, product quality, and overall performance, and develop supplier risk management and continuity plans.
Negotiate pricing, terms, service agreements, and long-term supply contracts; ensure contracts meet legal, financial, and operational requirements.
Monitor supplier compliance with contractual obligations and maintain procurement records and contract documentation.
Analyze spending trends, identify savings opportunities, develop procurement budgets and forecasts, and report savings initiatives and performance metrics.
Manage purchase price variances and support organization-wide cost control efforts.
Partner with operations, logistics, inventory, and production teams to ensure material availability and support inventory optimization.
Monitor market conditions, anticipate supply disruptions, and coordinate procurement activities to minimize shortages, delays, and excess inventory.
Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and procurement best practices; manage supplier certification, quality standards, and audit requirements.
Identify and mitigate supplier, geopolitical, and market risks, and promote ethical sourcing and sustainability initiatives where applicable.
Lead, coach, and develop procurement personnel; establish performance goals and conduct performance evaluations.
Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, and manage workload prioritization and resource allocation within the procurement function.