Procurement Manager Job

Primary location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Relocation offered: No. Full-time position with 11%-25% travel required.

About the role

As a Procurement Manager at Armstrong World Industries (AWI), you will develop and execute procurement strategies for assigned categories. This role offers the opportunity to build strong relationships with business leaders, key suppliers, and internal customers to maximize value for AWI. You will directly influence the company’s financial performance and optimize our supply chain as part of a close-knit, dynamic team.

What’s in it for you:

• Drive strategic impact by leading procurement initiatives that improve financial performance and strengthen the supply chain.
• Build influential partnerships with business leaders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to maximize value and innovation.
• Shape business strategy through market analysis, contract negotiations, forecasting, and supplier performance management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commodity strategies to minimize risk and drive supplier performance.
• Identify and prioritize procurement initiatives; allocate appropriate time and resources to ensure timely completion.
• Provide procurement leadership by assisting with market assessment, risk management, strategy development, contract negotiation, and supplier management.
• Actively contribute to the development of market-leading, innovative new products.
• Provide forecasts and analysis for financial, capital, strategic planning, and budgeting; educate leadership on market dynamics and metrics.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Business, or equivalent experience (preferred but not required with suitable business or manufacturing leadership experience).
• 5+ years of experience in Procurement, Finance, or equivalent experience in manufacturing leadership.
• Financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting experience.
• Knowledge of purchasing principles, sourcing, and commodity pricing methods.
• Contract negotiation skills.

Skills

What will make you successful:

• Strong business acumen.
• Excellent relationship nurturing skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively across departments.
• Ability to make timely decisions and manage conflict resolution.

What will make you stand out:

• CPM, APICS, or other related procurement or supply chain management certifications.
• Experience in ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) environments, such as SAP or other e-Procurement technology tools.
• Hands-on experience with Lean tools or Six Sigma certification.

Physical and Mental Demands

The demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Regularly required to sit for prolonged periods and perform repetitive motion of hands/wrists/fingers.
• Concentrate and repeat the same physical or mental activities over and over.
• Think analytically and be exact or highly accurate.
• Make decisions to identify complex problems, develop options, and implement solutions.
• Work in a team environment.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with ADAAA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Pay attention to and remember details.
• Communicate effectively, including active listening, asking appropriate questions, and speaking clearly to convey information.
• Write to communicate effectively for the needs of the audience.
• Read and understand work-related documents.
• Move between different physical locations within and between buildings.
• Push, pull, carry, and lift in the normal course of travel.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Primarily indoors in environmentally controlled conditions with standard office noise levels.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) required when entering manufacturing facilities, based on location-specific requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package with an estimated base salary range of $115,000 to $155,000 per year (individual pay based on location, skills, expertise, experience, and other relevant factors).
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, 401k match, and long-term disability coverage.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Product discount programs.
• Personal development opportunities to grow your career based on strengths and interests.
• Casual work environment with a recognition program, service awards, and access to a fitness center and lunchtime café.

About the company

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications, including ceilings, specialty walls, and exterior metal solutions. With approximately $1.4 billion in revenue and about 3,700 employees, AWI operates a manufacturing network of 21 facilities in North America. For over 160 years, AWI has built its business on trust and integrity, collaborating and innovating to serve customers, shareholders, communities, and employees.

AWI is committed to developing sustainable architectural solutions that enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency, and create beautiful spaces. Our sustainability ambition, "Bringing our Purpose to Life," focuses on transforming buildings into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and the planet. We aim to engage a diverse, purpose-driven workforce and pursue innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn, heal, and play.

About the location

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is centrally located in South Central Pennsylvania, offering easy access to major metropolitan cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington D.C., and New York City. Lancaster boasts a vibrant arts and entertainment community, historic sites, museums, great shopping, entertainment venues, and restaurants.