Regional Procurement Manager - Southeast

Loenbro•Atlanta, GA

31d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Procurement Manager leads and manages purchasing and procurement activities across a Loenbro region. The role is responsible for securing materials, tools, and supplies efficiently, cost-effectively, and on time to support project execution. It oversees the Purchasing and Tool teams, maintains vendor relationships, and collaborates with project and area managers to streamline operations and control costs. The manager leads team operations and professional development, oversees purchasing activities and approvals, reviews high-value buyouts and quotes, and ensures purchasing processes and records are accurate and compliant. The role also manages vendor relationships and contracts, monitors market and delivery conditions, pursues cost-saving options, and leads process improvements and strategic purchasing initiatives. Additional responsibilities include coordinating with Accounts Payable, providing operational reports, and ensuring compliance with company policies, safety standards, and environmental objectives. The position is based in an indoor office setting, with work at outdoor industrial sites and fabrication shops as needed. These environments may involve exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, extreme weather, uneven terrain, and other environmental factors. Travel is required up to 10% of the time. The employee must comply 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 while managing multiple priorities.
Ability to comply with applicable safety regulations, PPE requirements, and Loenbro EH&S policies.

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 the team to meet productivity and accuracy goals.
Meet 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 consistent purchasing processes and accurate information flow to the field.
Respond 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 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 region.
Ensure negotiated pricing, payment terms, discounts, service quality, and delivery standards are followed.
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.