Procurement Manager

Fermi Inc•Dallas, GA

16d

About The Position

Fermi America is building Project Matador, a 17GW private power and AI infrastructure campus in the Texas Panhandle. The Procurement Manager manages end-to-end sourcing and purchasing for indirect goods and services, including office supplies, facilities, IT hardware and software, professional services, and other non-production spend categories. The role owns supplier relationships within assigned categories, ensures purchases comply with company policy, and drives savings while maintaining quality and delivery standards. The manager balances tactical purchasing execution with category-level planning and independently manages sourcing cycles from requisition through contract close-out.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
3–5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain roles.
Working knowledge of sourcing and negotiation fundamentals.
Experience with ERP or procurement systems such as Oracle, SAP, Coupa, or similar.
Strong Excel skills and comfort working with spend data and basic reporting.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple category workstreams simultaneously.
High attention to detail and a compliance-first mindset.

Nice To Haves

CPSM, CPSD, or CSCP certification, or actively pursuing one.
Experience with indirect spend categories such as facilities, IT, professional services, or MRO.
Familiarity with contract terms and basic contract redlining.
Experience supporting supplier diversity or ESG sourcing initiatives.

Responsibilities

Manage the requisition-to-purchase-order process for assigned categories, ensuring accuracy, appropriate approvals, and timely issuance.
Source, evaluate, and select suppliers through RFQs and RFPs; negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
Maintain vendor relationships and monitor supplier performance against SLAs and KPIs.
Identify and execute cost-savings and cost-avoidance opportunities within assigned spend categories.
Track open purchase orders and expedite orders to prevent delays or stockouts.
Ensure purchasing complies with internal procurement policy, delegation of authority, and budget constraints.
Partner with Finance, Legal, and department requestors to define requirements and resolve issues.
Maintain procurement records, contracts, and vendor files in the procurement or ERP system.
Support supplier onboarding, including vendor setup, W-9 and insurance collection, and compliance documentation.
Assist with contract administration, including renewals, amendments, and expiration tracking.
Analyze spend data and prepare regular reporting on category performance, savings, and supplier metrics.
Resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues in coordination with Accounts Payable.