Procurement Manager

Lewis Services•Town of Henrietta, NY

15d

About The Position

At Lewis, we’re not just trimming trees — we’re building a future. As the second-largest utility vegetation management company in North America and a proud employee-owned business, we believe every person on our team matters. When you join Lewis, you're not just taking a job — you're investing in your future. Why You’ll Love It Here - Elevate your career with us — we prioritize training and internal promotions! - Join a vibrant team that champions safety, values your feedback, and fosters a strong sense of camaraderie! - Shape your future with us through our fantastic Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)! As a Procurement Manager at Lewis Services, you will lead and support procurement sourcing strategies across the organization, ensuring goods and services are acquired efficiently, cost-effectively, and in alignment with business goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, or a related field
5 to 8 years of experience in procurement or supply chain roles
4 or more years of experience in a leadership or manager-level role
Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools
Experience working with ERP systems in a supply chain or procurement environment
Strong project management and analytical skills
Knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and procurement processes

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
10 or more years of procurement or supply chain experience in lieu of a degree
Experience in vegetation management, construction, or manufacturing environments
Bilingual capabilities
Lean supply chain experience
CPSM or CPM certification
Lean Six Sigma certification

Responsibilities

Support corporate and operational supply chain initiatives, including material cost reductions and supplier discount strategies
Lead the development and execution of category profiles and category strategies in collaboration with internal stakeholders
Identify and execute value creation and cost reduction opportunities across assigned categories
Update category strategies annually or as business needs evolve
Serve as the lead for cross-functional teams, partnering with internal customers, finance, and suppliers to drive continuous improvement
Strengthen relationships with internal stakeholders and ensure alignment to procurement strategies
Drive contract compliance across the organization
Develop and deliver reporting that provides transparency into procurement performance and opportunities
Lead regional and national sourcing events and supplier negotiations through contract award
Support implementation of awarded contracts, including supplier enablement and buying channel adoption
Manage ongoing supplier relationships and conduct quarterly business reviews
Track supplier performance and lead supplier improvement plans related to quality, delivery, and service
Approve procurement-related transactions including purchase orders, credit card requests, PPV approvals, prepayments, supplier qualifications, and inventory adjustments
Partner with leadership to ensure buying practices meet operational needs and cost targets
Participate in new tools, systems testing, and serve as a superuser as needed
Support the development and implementation of standard operating procedures within the Supply Chain function
Perform other duties as assigned