Procurement Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math
• Must be self-motivated, organized, and detail oriented.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet job related deadlines.
• Must be willing to be a self-empowered employee, suggest process improvements & problem solutions to management.
• Must be willing to flex hours as needed pending work requirements.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of five (5) years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or materials management experience.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Previous supervisory or management experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within printing, packaging, or label converting industries.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and oversee all purchasing and procurement activities for the company.
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies that support business growth, operational efficiency, and profitability.
• Ensure the timely procurement of raw materials, packaging, supplies, equipment, and services necessary to meet production requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels and purchasing trends to balance material availability with inventory investment goals.
• Establish and maintain purchasing policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, and ethical purchasing standards.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and maintain relationships with suppliers that provide high-quality products and services at competitive costs.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, contracts, rebates, freight arrangements, and service agreements.
• Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, delivery, responsiveness, pricing, and overall reliability.
• Develop strategic supplier partnerships to improve supply continuity and support long-term company objectives.
• Lead supplier review meetings and corrective action initiatives when performance concerns arise.
• Handle Vendor transitions as needed.
• Collaborate with production and planning teams to ensure adequate material supply while minimizing excess inventory.
• Monitor inventory turns, safety stock levels, lead times, and supplier performance metrics.
• Support inventory control processes and periodic inventory audits.
• Develop plans to mitigate risks associated with material shortages, supply chain disruptions, and market fluctuations.
• Review, approve, and manage purchase orders, contracts, bids, proposals, and supplier agreements.
• Ensure purchasing documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with company requirements.
• Investigate and resolve purchasing discrepancies, invoice issues, supplier claims, and contract-related matters.
• Review purchase requisitions and assign procurement activities as appropriate.
• Analyze market conditions, pricing trends, and supply chain risks to support informed purchasing decisions.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through supplier negotiations, alternative sourcing, inventory management improvements, and process enhancements.
• Develop and maintain purchasing reports, KPIs, and performance metrics.
• Recommend and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, reduce lead times, and strengthen purchasing controls.
• Make recommendations and monitor from prior sales forecasts.
• Directly supervise Purchasing and Materials personnel.
• Provide coaching, training, performance management, and professional development opportunities for team members.
• Establish departmental goals and performance expectations.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Participate and lead process improvement initiatives and SOP creation.
• Work closely with Operations, Production, Customer Service, Sales, and Finance to support organizational objectives.
• Participate in strategic planning initiatives related to purchasing, inventory, and supply chain management.
• Support new product introductions by sourcing materials and evaluating supplier capabilities.
• Participate in Hub Labels Operational Performance (HOP) initiatives, programs, and events.
• Comply with all company safety policies and procedures, including the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401k with company match
• life
• disability