The Procurement Manager is responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies that optimize cost, quality, supplier performance, and supply continuity.

This position oversees the sourcing and procurement of materials, equipment, services, and other operational requirements, working closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Maintenance, Finance, and other departments to support business objectives.

The Procurement Manager will focus on identifying cost-saving opportunities, negotiating competitive commercial agreements, standardizing purchasing practices, strengthening supplier relationships, and improving procurement efficiency across multiple manufacturing locations.

This is a hands-on management position requiring direct involvement in procurement activities while leading a small, high-performing team. The Procurement Manager is expected to maintain a highly organized, structured, and well-documented procurement function, with a strong emphasis on simplifying processes, automating repetitive tasks, eliminating unnecessary administrative work, and improving efficiency across manufacturing locations.

Scope of Responsibility

· Lead procurement activities for a mid-sized, multi-site industrial manufacturing organization, maintaining direct involvement in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, purchasing decisions, and day-to-day procurement activities.

· Build, lead, and develop a small, high-performing procurement team, balancing direct purchasing responsibilities with team oversight, coaching, and accountability for results.

· Identify and implement opportunities to automate repetitive purchasing tasks, eliminate manual processes, reduce administrative work, and improve procurement efficiency through technology and process improvements.

· Simplify and standardize purchasing procedures across facilities, reducing unnecessary steps, approvals, and administrative complexity while maintaining appropriate financial controls.

· Leverage purchasing data, ERP capabilities, and digital tools to improve spend visibility, streamline workflows, and reduce reliance on manual reporting and spreadsheets.

· Manage supplier relationships and purchasing activities across raw materials, MRO supplies, capital equipment, contracted services, and other operational requirements, identifying opportunities for cost savings and supplier consolidation.

· Continuously evaluate procurement activities to improve productivity, reduce transaction costs, and enable a lean team to effectively support the organization's purchasing requirements.

· Establish procurement priorities, processes, and controls appropriate for the size and complexity of the organization, maintaining efficiency without unnecessary administrative layers.

Requirements

· Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.

· Minimum of 7 years of progressive procurement, purchasing, or strategic sourcing experience, preferably within an industrial manufacturing environment.

· Experience managing procurement activities across multiple manufacturing facilities preferred.

· Demonstrated success negotiating supplier agreements, reducing purchasing costs, and implementing sourcing strategies.

· Experience purchasing industrial equipment, MRO supplies, manufacturing materials, and contracted services preferred.

· Experience with ERP systems, purchasing software, and procurement data analysis.

· Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, or CSCP preferred.