Procurement Manager

Bright Event Rentals•Dallas, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Manager is responsible for developing and executing the company’s sourcing and procurement strategy for non-asset purchasing to support operational excellence across all locations. This role oversees supplier relationships, purchasing processes, and cost of goods management for supplies, consumables, and services that support day-to-day operations — excluding rental inventory, equipment, and other capital assets.

Requirements

5–8+ years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience.
Experience in event rentals, hospitality, furniture, manufacturing, retail, or related industries strongly preferred.
Demonstrated success negotiating large supplier contracts and managing multi-location procurement.
Strategic sourcing and contract negotiation expertise.
Strong financial acumen and cost management capabilities.
Vendor relationship management and supplier development.
Data-driven decision making and analytical problem solving.
Excellent cross-functional leadership and communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, operationally complex environment.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a procurement plan aligned with company growth, operational needs, and service standards.
Lead sourcing initiatives for maintenance supplies, consumables, packaging, uniforms, and other operational materials that support the business — excluding rental inventory and equipment.
Build long-term vendor partnerships that support quality, reliability, innovation, and cost control.
Establish procurement policies, standards, and best practices across all locations.
Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with new and existing suppliers to secure favorable pricing, terms, and service levels.
Manage supplier performance including quality, delivery reliability, and responsiveness.
Maintain strategic partnerships with key manufacturers and distributors within the event and hospitality supply chain.
Monitor supplier risks and develop contingency sourcing strategies when needed.
Lead negotiations for supply agreements and multi-location purchasing contracts.
Identify opportunities to reduce cost of goods while maintaining product quality and service levels.
Partner with finance and operations leadership to manage procurement budgets and forecast purchasing needs.
Track and report procurement KPIs including cost savings, vendor performance, and purchasing efficiency.
Partner with warehouse, maintenance, and showroom teams to ensure purchased items meet operational needs and durability standards.
Support new market launches and facility openings with sourcing and procurement planning.
Implement and optimize procurement systems, purchasing workflows, and vendor management tools.
Develop reporting and analytics to improve demand planning, purchasing decisions, and supplier performance tracking.
Drive continuous improvement in procurement efficiency and transparency across the organization.