Procurement Manager

Desotec US LLC•Darlington Township, PA

2d•$80,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Procurement Manager develops and executes sourcing and procurement strategies to ensure the timely, cost-effective, and sustainable supply of materials, equipment, services, and transportation needed for business operations. The role leads procurement across direct and indirect spend categories, manages supplier relationships, negotiates commercial agreements, and improves procurement processes and performance. Working with Operations, Engineering, Logistics, Finance, and Commercial teams, the Procurement Manager balances strategic sourcing with day-to-day operational needs. The role supports supply continuity while delivering cost savings, value creation, and risk mitigation. It also oversees buyers across several states.

Requirements

At least 7 years of progressive procurement, sourcing, supply-chain, or category-management experience.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, Procurement, or a related discipline; equivalent experience will be considered.
Demonstrated experience leading strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
Experience managing supplier relationships and delivering measurable cost savings and value creation.
Experience procuring industrial equipment, maintenance materials, technical services, transportation services, or other operational spend categories.
Experience in industrial, manufacturing, chemical, environmental services, engineering, or another operationally intensive environment.
Experience with ERP systems and procurement technologies.
Strong communication, judgment, analytical, and organizational skills.
Ability to travel as needed for supplier visits, training, industry events, and leadership meetings.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting multi-site operations.
Professional certification such as CPSM, CPM, CSCP, CIPS, or equivalent.
Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute procurement and category strategies aligned with business objectives and operational requirements.
Manage procurement categories to optimize cost, quality, service, and supply continuity.
Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, cost drivers, and emerging risks to inform sourcing decisions.
Identify and implement cost-reduction, process-improvement, and value-creation opportunities.
Develop strategic supplier relationships, establish performance metrics, conduct business reviews, and drive supplier improvements.
Evaluate supplier capabilities and develop plans to mitigate supply-chain risks.
Lead sourcing processes, including supplier selection, RFQs/RFPs, commercial evaluations, and negotiations.
Define procurement requirements and specifications with business stakeholders.
Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, pricing agreements, and service-level commitments, including renewals and amendments.
Ensure uninterrupted supply of materials, equipment, spare parts, consumables, and contracted services.
Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to support production and project requirements.
Drive inventory optimization while balancing service levels and working-capital objectives.
Resolve critical supply disruptions and supplier performance issues.
Deliver procurement savings targets and value-creation initiatives; monitor spend, supplier costs, and commercial performance.
Support budgeting and forecasting through market intelligence and cost analysis.
Develop procurement KPIs and performance reporting.
Build stakeholder relationships, understand business requirements, and provide commercial expertise and procurement guidance.
Lead stakeholder engagement throughout sourcing, contracting, and supplier-management activities.
Lead, coach, and develop procurement professionals; establish performance expectations, development plans, and succession strategies.
Promote accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and procurement best practices.
Ensure procurement complies with company policies, ethical standards, and applicable regulations.
Manage supplier-related operational, commercial, quality, and compliance risks.
Support supplier qualification, audits, and performance management.
Improve procurement processes, controls, and governance.