PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the end-to-end procurement process to ensure materials are ordered, confirmed, and delivered in alignment with production schedules
• Ensure all orders are accurate, complete, placed on time, acknowledged by vendors, and tracked through delivery
• Maintain visibility of all active orders and proactively address risks
• Cook up and enforce procurement workflows including requisition tracking and date-needed alignment
• Serve as primary point of contact for key suppliers
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure responsiveness, reliability, and issue resolution
• Monitor vendor performance including delivery reliability, lead times, cost competitiveness, and communication
• Identify and manage supply chain risks including long-lead items and vendor constraints
• Identify and develop new suppliers to improve cost, capacity, and reliability
• Develop and execute cost reduction strategies across materials and suppliers
• Analyze purchasing patterns and supplier pricing to identify savings opportunities
• Lead pricing discussions and negotiations with vendors where appropriate
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, systems, and tracking tools

Performance Expectations

• Accurate and up-to-date procurement tracking
• Proactive issue identification and resolution before impacting production
• No preventable production delays due to missed or late orders
• Demonstrated year-over-year cost improvement or cost avoidance through sourcing and supplier management

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in business, supply chain, operations, or equivalent experience
• Experience facilitating procurement processes in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with Excel, ERP systems, or similar tracking tools
• Strong communication, organization, and follow-through skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally without direct authority

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, operations, or supply chain
• Experience in manufacturing or construction materials
• Understanding of production environments and supplier coordination