Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Manager

GardaWorld•Addison, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Manager sources materials, components, and services used to manufacture mobile security trailers, including solar power systems, surveillance and camera equipment, trailer chassis, steel fabrication materials, batteries, and electronics. The role manages supplier relationships across diverse component categories, ensures reliable material availability to meet production schedules, and drives cost efficiency while protecting product quality and durability. It also leads and develops a team of buyers and establishes consistent purchasing practices. The manager works with Engineering, Production, and Operations to align procurement with manufacturing schedules and product development. Responsibilities include supplier qualification and evaluation, negotiation of pricing and agreements, inventory and supplier performance monitoring, supply-chain risk mitigation, management of critical and long-lead-time procurement, cost-saving initiatives, and maintenance of purchasing records and documentation. The role also monitors industry trends and emerging technologies for potential sourcing, cost, or performance advantages. This role is based at the Dallas, Texas work site. ECAM describes itself as a security technology and remote-surveillance company serving construction sites, commercial properties, and critical infrastructure with mobile surveillance units, AI-driven monitoring, and professional guard services.

Requirements

Authorized to work in the United States.
Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
4–6+ years of purchasing or procurement experience; trailer, equipment, or industrial manufacturing experience is preferred in the posting.
At least 2 years of experience directly managing or leading a purchasing or buying team.
Experience sourcing both mechanical or structural components, such as steel, chassis, and axles, and electronic or technical components, such as solar, batteries, cameras, and networking equipment.
Strong negotiation skills and experience managing suppliers across multiple categories.
Ability to coach, develop, and performance-manage direct reports.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and BOM management.
Understanding of manufacturing production schedules and just-in-time or lead-time-sensitive purchasing.
Analytical skills for cost modeling and supplier comparison.
Strong cross-functional communication skills with Engineering, Production, and Sales.
Supply-chain risk management and contingency planning skills.
Strong vendor relationship management, team leadership, coaching, and talent-development skills.
Detail-oriented, with strong follow-through on lead times and quality specifications.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Purchasing or procurement experience in trailer, equipment, or industrial manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Source and procure materials and components used to produce mobile surveillance trailers and related technology solutions.
Build and maintain supplier relationships across fabrication, trailer manufacturing, electronics, energy systems, and security technology categories.
Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supplier agreements to meet quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
Partner with Engineering, Production, and Operations to align purchasing with build schedules and product development initiatives.
Monitor inventory levels and supplier performance to reduce shortages, delays, and production disruptions.
Identify and qualify new suppliers and develop contingency plans to reduce supply-chain risk.
Manage procurement timelines for critical and long-lead-time components to support manufacturing schedules and customer delivery commitments.
Evaluate suppliers for quality, reliability, technical capabilities, service, and overall value.
Drive cost savings through strategic sourcing, supplier optimization, and continuous improvement.
Maintain accurate purchasing records, contracts, pricing information, and supplier documentation.
Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies for sourcing, cost, or performance advantages.
Lead, coach, and develop buyers and purchasing professionals.
Set team goals, expectations, and performance metrics; provide feedback, coaching, and development opportunities.
Create and maintain purchasing processes and best practices that improve consistency, efficiency, and scalability.
Review and approve purchasing decisions, supplier agreements, and expenditures within established guidelines.
Foster a collaborative, accountable, results-driven team environment and communicate priorities and process improvements across the department and with business partners.
Perform other duties as required.