Procurement Manager

Enchanted Rock Management LLC•Houston, TX

42d

About The Position

ERock is a leader and innovator in distributed energy, specializing in smart-grid technology for US energy consumers. The company installs, operates, and integrates flexible, low-cost, and quick-response distributed generation to enhance reliability, stability, cost-efficiency, and reduce carbon footprint. ERock's backup generators ensure continuous power for businesses during outages. The company values customer service, innovation, and ingenuity. The Procurement Manager will lead daily procurement activities for Enchanted Rock's manufacturing operations, specifically supporting ERT500 production. This role involves managing procurement specialists and buyers, overseeing supplier execution, purchase order management, material availability, and process discipline. The manager will collaborate with Manufacturing, Planning, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Logistics to ensure material availability for production schedules while driving improvements in supplier performance, procurement processes, and operational efficiency. The position reports to the Vice President of Procurement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
7+ years of procurement or supply chain experience.
3+ years of procurement leadership experience.
Manufacturing procurement experience.
Experience negotiating supplier agreements.
ERP experience (Business Central preferred).
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Nice To Haves

APICS/ASCM, CPSM, or CPM certification.
Experience supporting capital equipment or industrial manufacturing.
Experience in high-growth manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Lead the daily procurement activities supporting ERT500 manufacturing operations.
Manage Procurement Specialists and Buyers, balancing workload, priorities, and performance.
Ensure purchase requisitions are converted into accurate purchase orders in a timely manner.
Review supplier quotations and negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms within delegated authority.
Ensure purchase orders are acknowledged and maintained throughout their lifecycle.
Lead supplier recovery efforts for late deliveries, shortages, and delivery risks.
Monitor supplier performance using key metrics including on-time delivery, promise date accuracy, quality, lead time, and responsiveness.
Conduct supplier business reviews and develop corrective action plans where required.
Partner with Planning and Manufacturing to ensure uninterrupted material availability.
Lead material shortage reviews and coordinate cross-functional resolution activities.
Coordinate with Engineering on engineering changes, new product introductions, and supplier implementation activities.
Support production schedule changes through supplier communication and expediting.
Develop, maintain, and improve procurement policies, standard operating procedures, and Business Central processes.
Ensure purchasing documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready.
Develop procurement dashboards, KPIs, and performance reporting.
Work with Quality, Finance, Legal, and Logistics to resolve supplier, commercial, and operational issues.
Coach, mentor, and develop procurement team members through regular feedback and performance management.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve efficiency, supplier performance, and scalability.
Escalate critical supplier risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Vice President of Procurement.