Regional Procurement Manager - West

Loenbro•Centennial, CO

13d•$150,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Procurement Manager leads and manages purchasing and procurement activities across a Loenbro region, ensuring the efficient, cost-effective, and timely acquisition of materials, tools, and supplies needed for project execution. The role oversees purchasing and tool management teams, maintains vendor relationships, and works with project and area managers to streamline operations and control costs. The manager directs team operations and development; oversees purchasing, buyouts, quotes, orders, vendor coordination, and purchasing reports; and ensures approvals and processes comply with Delegation of Authority limits. The role develops vendor relationships and contract compliance, monitors pricing and market conditions, identifies alternative materials and cost-saving opportunities, and leads strategic and continuous-improvement initiatives. It also maintains purchasing records, works with Accounts Payable on invoice verification, reports to Operations Management, and ensures compliance with company policies, safety standards, and environmental objectives. The position is based on-site in Centennial, Colorado. Work may take place in an indoor office, outdoor industrial sites, and fabrication shops, with travel of up to 10% of the time. The role requires compliance with applicable safety regulations, PPE requirements, and Loenbro EH&S policies.

Requirements

At least five years of purchasing and/or warehouse management experience; electrical or construction industry experience is preferred.
Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
Excellent organizational and leadership abilities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Proficiency in MS Office and computerized purchasing systems.
Knowledge of market dynamics, cost analysis, and supply chain principles.
Ability to assess and implement cost-saving measures effectively.
Self-motivated and flexible, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

Purchasing or warehouse management experience in the electrical or construction industry.

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and direct the Purchasing and Tool teams across the region.
Interview, hire, and train team members; support consistent communication and professional development.
Set expectations for daily operations, including purchase orders, invoices, and vendor communications.
Motivate and organize teams to achieve productivity and accuracy goals.
Hold regular meetings with team leads and regional managers to align purchasing strategies with project needs.
Manage daily purchasing activities, including orders, buyouts, and vendor coordination.
Review buyouts and quotes for high-value materials, verifying cost accuracy and potential savings.
Maintain consistency in purchasing processes and ensure accurate information flows to the field.
Respond promptly to field communications and provide regular purchasing reports.
Approve orders requiring higher-level authorization and ensure compliance with Delegation of Authority limits.
Collaborate with project managers to resolve material issues and reduce purchase-order volume inefficiencies.
Monitor market and delivery conditions to anticipate material availability and price fluctuations.
Evaluate and approve vendor performance quarterly.
Develop and maintain relationships with key vendors across the states in the region.
Ensure negotiated pricing, payment terms, and discounts on high-volume materials are followed.
Ensure vendors meet agreed quality-of-service and delivery standards.
Pursue alternative materials and cost-saving solutions to improve margins.
Coordinate vendor evaluations, maintain contract compliance, and document purchasing policies transparently.
Analyze and document material and tool processes to identify efficiency and profitability improvements.
Collaborate with project management on strategic purchasing initiatives aligned with company goals.
Lead continuous-improvement efforts to streamline communication, improve cost control, and enhance value creation.
Communicate market conditions and pricing trends to management weekly.
Participate with project managers in developing material specifications and substitute products.
Plan future capacity requirements to meet growth and operational demands.
Maintain accurate records of purchases, requisitions, and vendor communications.
Work with Accounts Payable to verify invoices against purchase orders.
Provide regular updates and reports to Operations Management teams.
Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and environmental objectives.