Procurement Manager Jobs

About The Position

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.

Benefits

• Benefits effective day 1
• Competitive pay
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 4%
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Company-paid vision insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability coverage
• Company-paid long-term disability coverage
• Career growth and development opportunities