Published: Dec 02, 2025 - The Procurement Manager develops and executes sourcing strategies that reduce total cost while protecting quality and supply continuity. This role manages supplier selection, contract negotiation, and performance governance to ensure compliant and reliable procurement outcomes. The manager also drives cross-functional collaboration to streamline purchasing processes, mitigate supply risk, and deliver measurable value across the organization.

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1. Procurement Manager, Blue Ridge Packaging Solutions, Charlotte, NC
Job Summary:
- Participates in the development and implementation of the Procurement Unit in line with the corporate objectives
- Support in developing the procurement strategy of the firm
- Build strategic long-term relationships with vendors / internal stakeholders
- Ensures compliance with KPMG policies, procedures and quality standards in the Procurement Unit
- Identify and manage spend categories
- Ensure compliance with the procurement plan
- Support the procurement head of the department
- Sourcing and identifying potential areas for the procurement process optimization
- Identifies development needs of the procurement team and provides coaching, mentoring and stretch assignments to challenge, develop, and retain the most talented colleagues
- Anticipates stakeholders’ future needs and requirements and builds the value of services by enabling improvements in client processes
- Anticipates current and future needs of the firm based on extensive research and a deep understanding of the client's business/industry
- Provides resolution to challenges in complex situations during the procurement process
- Tracks and monitors performance against deadlines, milestones, etc., and reports to the COO and CFO on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis
- Maintains an awareness of market trends, competitor activity and products/services
Skills on Resume:
- Procurement Strategy (Hard Skills)
- Vendor Management (Hard Skills)
- Stakeholder Management (Soft Skills)
- Policy Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Spend Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Process Optimization (Hard Skills)
- Team Coaching (Soft Skills)
- Performance Reporting (Hard Skills)
2. Procurement Manager, Great Lakes Industrial Supply Co., Grand Rapids, MI
Job Summary:
- Build and develop relationships with key suppliers and ensure that the cost of the procurement function is recovered through the negotiation of cost reductions
- Review and identify relevant training needs within the department and ensure that these needs are met
- Lead the procurement process in all phases
- Develop a department procurement strategy that accurately reflects the needs of the organisation
- Develop and implement department purchasing policies and initiatives, which support the procurement strategy, represent best practice and demonstrate the principles of best value
- Ensure that all procurement arrangements represent the most economically advantageous option for DPD
- Advise on and establish performance indicators for the procurement services provided
- Maintain and review existing Procurement Service contracts and develop new contractual arrangements
- Provide professional advice on all procurement issues
- Ensure that systems are in place to monitor total expenditure on supplies and services and to use this information to maximise the benefits of economies of scale
- Ensure that all relevant purchasing records and databases are accurate and that all relevant procedures are adhered to
- Support sustainable development, which supports the company's CSR strategy
- Responsible for planning, developing and buying materials, parts, supplies and equipment in a timely and cost-effective way, timely manner while maintaining appropriate quality standards and specifications
Skills on Resume:
- Supplier Relations (Soft Skills)
- Cost Negotiation (Hard Skills)
- Procurement Leadership (Soft Skills)
- Policy Development (Hard Skills)
- Contract Management (Hard Skills)
- KPI Development (Hard Skills)
- Spend Monitoring (Hard Skills)
- Sustainable Sourcing (Hard Skills)
3. Procurement Manager, Lone Star Food Ingredients, Fort Worth, TX
Job Summary:
- Perform research, analyses and cost calculations as well as evaluate offers from vendors and suppliers
- Conduct negotiations, such as pricing, terms and conditions
- Manage procurement and conduct testing of assets or services
- Manage relationships with new or existing vendors and suppliers
- Create and conduct presentations
- Monitor and execute updates to the internal ordering system (ProShop)
- Perform periodic inspections at RDC or store locations
- Calculate and recommend cost and investment planning
- Analyze processes and procedures for optimization opportunities
Skills on Resume:
- Cost Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Vendor Negotiation (Hard Skills)
- Procurement Testing (Hard Skills)
- Vendor Management (Soft Skills)
- Presentation (Soft Skills)
- System Updates (Hard Skills)
- Site Inspections (Hard Skills)
- Process Optimization (Hard Skills)
4. Procurement Manager, Cascade Contract Services, Portland, OR
Job Summary:
- Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to source innovative, sustainable packaging solutions
- Communicate and manage expectations with suppliers (cost, service level, product specifications, quality, etc.)
- Source and onboard new vendors while managing existing partnerships
- Drive purchase cost savings initiatives and participate in the negotiation of purchase prices
- Completing contracts that result in cost savings and minimize risk to Greenhouse’s supply chain
- Create purchase orders for raw materials and ensure timely deliveries
- Manage inventory levels and perform risk assessments to anticipate and prevent any supply chain issues in the procurement of goods or services
- Report on key projects/performance metrics and present results to the leadership team
- Maintain high-quality materials and troubleshoot quality concerns, ensuring suppliers provide corrective actions and root cause analysis
- Become an expert in the category and communicate market or industry trends to the team, especially on sustainable packaging solutions and new technologies
- Project Manager for new packaging initiatives, leading the process from design to purchasing
- Managing customs documentation for imported materials
Skills on Resume:
- Sustainable Sourcing (Hard Skills)
- Supplier Communication (Soft Skills)
- Vendor Onboarding (Hard Skills)
- Cost Savings (Hard Skills)
- Risk Management (Hard Skills)
- Purchase Ordering (Hard Skills)
- Quality Troubleshooting (Hard Skills)
- Customs Documentation (Hard Skills)
5. Procurement Manager, Desert Valley Manufacturing, Phoenix, AZ
Job Summary:
- Proactively deliver cost savings and cost avoidance to the business through the development and implementation of an annual Procurement Plan
- Identify and execute opportunities for the achievement of cost savings through procurement
- Lead and manage the end-to-end supplier sourcing projects in accordance with best practices and internal procurement policies
- Responsibility for operational oversight of all sourcing project tasks and associated milestone delivery, ensuring a strong control environment
- Negotiate commercial and contractual terms, developing SOWs and pricing templates will be required from outputs of RFQ/RFP to be included in commercial contracts with suppliers (based on Hostelworld legal templates/ supplier contracts)
- Continuous evaluation of corporate supply and commercial risks
- Pro-active and high-energy customer service to internal business partners will be expected
- Build a network of strong professional relationships with key vendors and internal business partners
- Regular presentation of project updates and engagement of stakeholder groups will be required to be delivered to all levels, ensuring all necessary governance procedures are fully complied with
- Lead the development of enhanced management information within the financial systems to improve the control, analysis and reporting of expenditure, savings obtained and performance of suppliers
- Manage the supply chain risk and improve ESG/ sustainability
- Act as a Procurement ambassador, ensuring the benefits and high standards delivered to stakeholders are upheld
Skills on Resume:
- Procurement Planning (Hard Skills)
- Cost Savings (Hard Skills)
- Supplier Sourcing (Hard Skills)
- Milestone Management (Hard Skills)
- Contract Negotiation (Hard Skills)
- Risk Evaluation (Hard Skills)
- Stakeholder Service (Soft Skills)
- Spend Reporting (Hard Skills)
6. Procurement Manager, Keystone Facilities Management, Pittsburgh, PA
Job Summary:
- Prequalifying management via the standard selection questionnaire process
- Drafting tender documents
- Issuing and management via approved online portals such as ProContract
- Managing the evaluation process
- Negotiating with key contract and sub-contract suppliers
- Adhering to the relevant processes, procedures and documentation
- Providing reports on the package procurements
Skills on Resume:
- Supplier Prequalification (Hard Skills)
- Tender Drafting (Hard Skills)
- Portal Management (Hard Skills)
- Bid Evaluation (Hard Skills)
- Contract Negotiation (Hard Skills)
- Process Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Procurement Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Supplier Management (Soft Skills)
7. Procurement Manager, Magnolia Medical Distribution, Jackson, MS
Job Summary:
- Coordinate vendor relations and purchasing processes across all internal departments
- Manage contract renewals, monitor contract expiration dates, and initiate negotiations with suppliers for renewals
- Coordinate pricing negotiations for procurement agreements
- Provide qualitative and quantitative analysis to aid in metrics-driven negotiations and vendor selection
- Lead procurement administration efforts, including management of vendor master database, Purchase Order creation, and follow-up
- Assist with the preparation and review of vendor contracts, quotes, and proposals
- Manage updates to, implementation of and maintenance of the purchasing policy
Skills on Resume:
- Vendor Coordination (Soft Skills)
- Contract Renewals (Hard Skills)
- Pricing Negotiation (Hard Skills)
- Data Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Procurement Administration (Hard Skills)
- Contract Review (Hard Skills)
- Policy Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Vendor Database (Hard Skills)
8. Procurement Manager, Prairie Wind AgriProducts, Wichita, KS
Job Summary:
- Providing the sourcing information for packages of work such as potential tenderers, lead-in times, forms of contract and any other relevant procurement and supply chain guidance
- Directing the production and completion of contract documentation
- Preparing and directing the presentation and approval of contract recommendation reports to the client, incorporating technical and commercial assessments
- Assisting the procurement and supply chain lead in providing advice to the client on delivery models, procurement routes and best practice solutions
- Understanding and practical experience of contract performance measurement, incentive mechanisms and share options, the correct allocation of risk, together with risk management and mitigation
- Negotiating, influencing and communication skills to command professional respect at all levels
- Managing tender event schedules
- Training and mentoring junior members of the team
Skills on Resume:
- Sourcing Guidance (Hard Skills)
- Contract Documentation (Hard Skills)
- Recommendation Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Procurement Advisory (Soft Skills)
- Risk Mitigation (Hard Skills)
- Tender Scheduling (Hard Skills)
- Stakeholder Influence (Soft Skills)
- Team Mentoring (Soft Skills)
9. Procurement Manager, HarborPoint Marine Components, Norfolk, VA
Job Summary:
- Proactively manage global supplier relationships
- Closely collaborate with the management team regarding purchasing strategy
- Build scalable procurement processes for the Operations Team
- Lead negotiations with suppliers regarding purchasing price and terms
- Bridge the gap between suppliers and Brand Managers through effective communication
- Support the creation and refinement of demand forecasts, and anticipate upcoming trends
- Create innovative solutions to optimize inventory for brands, working with Growth Managers and other stakeholders
Skills on Resume:
- Global Supplier (Soft Skills)
- Purchasing Strategy (Hard Skills)
- Process Building (Hard Skills)
- Supplier Negotiation (Hard Skills)
- Cross-functional Communication (Soft Skills)
- Demand Forecasting (Hard Skills)
- Trend Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Inventory Optimization (Hard Skills)
10. Procurement Manager, Rocky Mountain Hydraulics, Denver, CO
Job Summary:
- Understand the cost base and pinpoint the cost areas that can be improved, both on pricing and on security of supply
- Work with all suppliers to ensure that they receive competitive prices, terms and conditions for all the goods that are purchased
- Involved in sourcing new suppliers, contract drafting, negotiation and managing suppliers through the whole procurement process
- Responsible for developing and embedding an effective procurement culture and processes in all areas of the Group
- Deal with other factors such as sustainability, risk management and ethical issues
Skills on Resume:
- Cost Improvement (Hard Skills)
- Supply Security (Hard Skills)
- Price Negotiation (Hard Skills)
- Supplier Sourcing (Hard Skills)
- Contract Drafting (Hard Skills)
- Supplier Management (Soft Skills)
- Procurement Culture (Soft Skills)
- Risk Sustainability (Hard Skills)
11. Procurement Manager, Bayou Construction Materials, Baton Rouge, LA
Job Summary:
- Lead negotiation efforts with suppliers to determine supply chain risks with vendors and obtain the best pricing, payment terms and quality assurance of on-time deliveries
- Work to decrease inventory turns and cost variances vs. budget
- Support the company's S&OP processes by working cross-functionally to project future needs as they pertain to procurement
- Partner with Production every week to ensure inventory levels are at the appropriate levels
- Manage all vendor contracts
Skills on Resume:
- Supplier Negotiation (Hard Skills)
- Supply Risk (Hard Skills)
- Inventory Control (Hard Skills)
- Budget Variance (Hard Skills)
- S&OP Support (Hard Skills)
- Cross-functional Planning (Soft Skills)
- Production Partnering (Soft Skills)
- Contract Management (Hard Skills)
12. Procurement Manager, Copper State Electronics Supply, Mesa, AZ
Job Summary:
- Execute strategic procurement solutions across LLWB business units to drive value creation and optimise/maintain high standards of quality, delivery and service
- Develop and implement category strategies to optimise business outcomes across direct and indirect costs
- Perform category management including strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract development, performance and risk management
- Plan and execute effective negotiation processes with vendors
- Maintain contractual and business relationships with vendors
- Contribute to the development of best-in-class procurement practices
- Develop and maintain expert knowledge of respective across assigned categories
- Build strong customer relationships
- Support the execution of other strategic imperatives including sustainable and ethical sourcing programs, supplier diversity initiatives and the procurement technology roadmap
- Facilitates contact and communication among the procurement team from internal and external, vendors and managers
Skills on Resume:
- Strategic Procurement (Hard Skills)
- Category Strategy (Hard Skills)
- Supplier Management (Soft Skills)
- Contract Development (Hard Skills)
- Vendor Negotiation (Hard Skills)
- Risk Management (Hard Skills)
- Ethical Sourcing (Hard Skills)
- Customer Relations (Soft Skills)
13. Procurement Manager, Palmetto Renewable Materials, Greenville, SC
Job Summary:
- Develops Standard Operating Procedures for the Procurement team, utilizing industry best practices
- Identifies opportunities to reduce expenses and increase efficiencies
- Manages the preparation of all RFQ documents, including notice and instructions to bidders, specifications, and forms of proposal
- Ensures all issues and problems with incorrect orders, invoices and shipments are handled appropriately
- Prepares contracts and manages contract adjustments with suppliers
- Develops relationships with suppliers to resolve delivery and quality concerns
- Establishes and documents procedures related to inventory, maintenance and purchasing
- Ensures appropriate documentation of all transactions and interactions with suppliers
- Perform costing evaluations on multiple supplier bids, taking into consideration the total cost of ownership and presenting the best-in-class solution to the organization
Skills on Resume:
- SOP Development (Hard Skills)
- Expense Reduction (Hard Skills)
- RFQ Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Order Resolution (Hard Skills)
- Contract Management (Hard Skills)
- Supplier Relations (Soft Skills)
- Inventory Procedures (Hard Skills)
- Cost Evaluation (Hard Skills)
14. Procurement Manager, RiverCity Chemical Services, Richmond, VA
Job Summary:
- Develop appropriate buying/commodity strategies for Aftermarket parts sales and service-related activities at both a strategic and tactical level
- Develop consistent sourcing and supplier selection processes, delivering material cost savings to drive margin growth
- Manage supplier cost price files, maintaining 98% current cost validity coverage on “A class” parts, “B class” 95%
- Lead and participate in supplier commercial negotiations for aftermarket parts and service while working within the broader procurement team’s objectives
- Ensure effective contractual supply agreements meet Aftermarket business requirements
- Ensure effective management of key supplier relations and performance
- Develop and utilise supply market intelligence for commercial gain
- Lead on cost preparation for Customer RFQ’s recommendations for submission based on research and supplier distribution and route to market strategy
- Identify and action supplier competition and collaboration opportunities
- Actively promote collaboration with the OE Purchasing team to develop strategic alliances with suppliers, promoting Aftermarket business as the “preferred” route to the Alexander Dennis / NFI customer base
Skills on Resume:
- Commodity Strategy (Hard Skills)
- Supplier Selection (Hard Skills)
- Cost File (Hard Skills)
- Commercial Negotiation (Hard Skills)
- Supply Agreements (Hard Skills)
- Supplier Performance (Hard Skills)
- Market Intelligence (Hard Skills)
- Cross-Teamwork (Soft Skills)
15. Procurement Manager, Suncoast Hospitality Procurement, Tampa, FL
Job Summary:
- Develop innovative sourcing strategies, ensuring maximum value and efficiency with service levels appropriate to business requirements
- Ensure procurement policies and procedures comply with internal and external requirements (including but not exclusively EU legislation and Anti-Slavery)
- Review and adapt Procurement to Pay processes (in conjunction with finance), and educate buyers and monitor compliance
- Maintain contract database and processes for Eprocurement
- Plan and monitor financial savings and supplier performance via dashboards
- Undertake cradle-to-grave contract negotiations and manage key SLA supplier reviews
- Engage with stakeholders (including those responsible for physical stock) to maximise commercial opportunities and minimise financial / business risks (including Brexit and business continuity plans)
Skills on Resume:
- Sourcing Strategy (Hard Skills)
- Policy Compliance (Hard Skills)
- P2P Process (Hard Skills)
- Contract Database (Hard Skills)
- Savings Dashboard (Hard Skills)
- SLA Negotiation (Hard Skills)
- Stakeholder Engagement (Soft Skills)
- Business Continuity (Hard Skills)
16. Procurement Manager, Allegheny Tooling & Fabrication, Erie, PA
Job Summary:
- Managing teams of mixed professional backgrounds, but primarily supply chain managers and quantity surveyors, depending on project requirements
- Developing bespoke procurement and contract strategies in line with industry best practice, providing optimal risk balance to meet client capability
- Providing advice to clients on procurement strategy, contract selection, scheduling and resourcing of procurement activities and selection criteria
- Designing delivery structures and target contract models through consultation on unique business criteria
- Determining client and supply chain capability and capacity to inform and assure strategy development
- Analysis of current and future suppliers and their resilience
- Procure governance design, assuring timescales, successful procurement and innovation
- Establishing supply chain management processes and systems
- Undertake assurance reviews of procurement and supply chain systems to provide confidence and insight
- Expert in managing procurement processes and the delivery of procurement activities in the capacity of a specialist consultant service to clients
- Provide support and advice on complex or challenging processes
- Providing oversight and intervention throughout a procurement process to identify and resolve current or future issues
- Embedding sustainability measures throughout the supply chain, including the capture and reporting of sustainability performance information
Skills on Resume:
- Team Leadership (Soft Skills)
- Procurement Strategy (Hard Skills)
- Client Advisory (Soft Skills)
- Contract Modeling (Hard Skills)
- Capability Assessment (Hard Skills)
- Supplier Resilience (Hard Skills)
- Governance Design (Hard Skills)
- Sustainability Reporting (Hard Skills)
17. Procurement Manager, Northwoods Paper & Pulp, Green Bay, WI
Job Summary:
- Design, implement and monitor procurement and supply chain systems and processes to balance demand and supply, integrate financial and operational planning, and link high-level strategic plans with day-to-day operations
- Develop an overall procurement strategy to support the US-based operations across multiple ALS business streams (divisions)
- Implement systems and work processes to streamline procurement activities, identifying best practices, and measuring performance through agreed-upon Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Ensure that systems and processes are documented and sustainable
- Plan, organize, and control raw material purchases
- Support the eventual implementation of an integrated, enterprise supply chain management system such as Oracle Cloud SCM
- Work with business streams to identify and prioritize, and implement procurement improvement opportunities, including the development of centralized internal procurement processes
- Negotiate with existing suppliers and develop new supplier relationships to optimize the supply chain and fully leverage procurement spend
- Measure and collaborate with suppliers on overall performance
- Develop continuous improvement plans to improve overall service levels
Skills on Resume:
- Procurement Systems (Hard Skills)
- Strategic Planning (Hard Skills)
- KPI Management (Hard Skills)
- Process Documentation (Hard Skills)
- Material Purchasing (Hard Skills)
- Oracle SCM (Hard Skills)
- Supplier Negotiation (Hard Skills)
- Continuous Improvement (Hard Skills)
18. Procurement Manager, Frontier Mining Equipment, Reno, NV
Job Summary:
- Lead overall purchasing management to ensure compliance across all business streams
- Utilize creative approaches to reduce total cost, e.g., reduce demand, and develop negotiation strategies that consider alternative materials
- Conduct effective contract negotiations with key strategic suppliers with clear deliverables impacting cost-out objectives
- Coordinate category savings programs
- Track and report savings
- Communicate cost changes with mitigation plans to address upward price movement
- Liaise with global peers to provide solutions that represent value for ALS
- Support operations in ensuring that the quality of the consumables supplied is fit for purpose
- Support and champion the integrity of the ALS quality system
- Manage purchasing and store processes
Skills on Resume:
- Purchasing Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Cost Reduction (Hard Skills)
- Contract Negotiation (Hard Skills)
- Category Savings (Hard Skills)
- Savings Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Cost Mitigation (Hard Skills)
- Quality Assurance (Hard Skills)
- Global Collaboration (Soft Skills)
19. Procurement Manager, Heartland Cold Storage Logistics, Omaha, NE
Job Summary:
- Provide actionable analysis to drive improvement in the supply chain network
- Manage the purchasing and store (warehouse) staff
- Appropriate receipt and storage of goods and transfer of goods to the production environment
- Coordinating the return of non-conforming material to suppliers
- Coordinating the movement of Hazardous materials
- Providing advice on the correct methods of transport
- Ensuring that all documentation, packaging, and handling of Hazardous materials is per federal and state regulations
- Ensure the training, development, and sustainability of procurement and warehousing staff
Skills on Resume:
- Supply Chain Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Staff Management (Soft Skills)
- Goods Handling (Hard Skills)
- Materials Transfer (Hard Skills)
- Nonconformance Returns (Hard Skills)
- Hazmat Coordination (Hard Skills)
- Transport Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Staff Development (Soft Skills)
20. Procurement Manager, Sequoia Office Interiors, Sacramento, CA
Job Summary:
- Aggressively identify and pursue year-over-year cost savings and working capital
- Develop and set supplier expectations for innovation, sustainability and lean supply
- Focus on Information Technology sourcing to streamline existing technologies and optimize future contracts to support the business while maximizing ROI
- Leverage supplier networks to gain cost or product advantages in the
- Procure quality materials and/or services on the lowest total cost-to-use
- Manage the supplier network to provide stakeholder requirements for quality, service, and
- Manage a streamlined end-to-end procurement operations process to meet stakeholder procurement requirements
- Coordinate process implementation efforts across business units
- Ensure that the needs of stakeholders are being addressed, including satisfaction with vendor selection and service, procurement process and support
- Prepare essential materials supporting presentations to the Executive Steering Committee
Skills on Resume:
- Cost Savings (Hard Skills)
- Working Capital (Hard Skills)
- IT Sourcing (Hard Skills)
- Supplier Innovation (Soft Skills)
- Total Cost (Hard Skills)
- Stakeholder Management (Soft Skills)
- Process Coordination (Soft Skills)
- Executive Presentations (Soft Skills)
21. Procurement Manager, Atlantic Coast Foodservice Supply, Raleigh, NC
Job Summary:
- Responsible for building and continuously improving the procurement function to ensure Earnin adequately meets its purchasing and operational needs while optimizing costs and other terms in vendor contracts
- Develop a companywide procurement program, purchasing, negotiations and vendor selection, including frameworks for vendor evaluation, engagement, and RFP ownership
- Coordinate and lead procurement business processes
- Set strategy, define processes, and build trust-based relationships with functional leaders to optimize cost, terms, or other benefits in vendor contracts
- Understand market trends and help identify supplier expertise required to deliver on business needs
- Identify potential suppliers based on project requirements
- Negotiate contracts, renewals, terms and deadlines with vendors and suppliers based on informed quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Establish, measure, and enforce contractual terms that protect the company from supplier failure to perform
- Monitor and update relevant departments regarding price fluctuations of goods and vendor pricing
- Work closely with Legal and Security during the procurement process to ensure business requirements are met at engagement onset
- Negotiate new and renewal agreements
- Develop, direct, and manage overall cost reduction targets and category-level long-term strategic plans tied to business and company goals, including contracted savings
- Work alongside the FP&A team to ensure purchasers are adhering to the budget as well as developing spend KPIs and analyses for leadership
- Establish measurement tools/metrics to monitor progress and continuously evaluate and improve procurement processes, procedures and governance
Skills on Resume:
- Procurement Program (Hard Skills)
- Vendor Evaluation (Hard Skills)
- Process Leadership (Soft Skills)
- Contract Negotiation (Hard Skills)
- Market Trends (Hard Skills)
- Risk Enforcement (Hard Skills)
- Cost Reduction (Hard Skills)
- Spend Analytics (Hard Skills)
22. Procurement Manager, Summit HVAC Solutions, Salt Lake City, UT
Job Summary:
- Manage and lead commercial procurement processes (RFI, RFP, and negotiations) in close collaboration with Engineering and other departments
- Develop category procurement strategies including partnership structure, contracting terms, and intellectual property rights, across prototyping to full-scale production
- Manage a team of procurement and purchasing professionals
- Take an analytical approach to evaluating bids and supplier performance
- Track, measure, and report progress against milestones and KPIs for supply chain initiatives develop corrective action plans
- Conduct continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers and category leads to aid technological advancement, profitability, and efficiency
- Liaise with partners to communicate needs, solve issues, and continuously improve relationships
Skills on Resume:
- RFP Management (Hard Skills)
- Category Strategy (Hard Skills)
- Team Leadership (Soft Skills)
- Bid Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Supplier Performance (Hard Skills)
- KPI Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Continuous Improvement (Hard Skills)
- Partner Liaison (Soft Skills)
23. Procurement Manager, Midstate Pharma Packaging, Columbus, OH
Job Summary:
- Research to source the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules, reliability of supply and quality
- Run tenders, evaluate bids and make recommendations based on commercial and technical factors
- Negotiate and agree on contracts, monitoring the quality of service provided
- Build and maintain good relationships with new and existing suppliers
- Liaise between suppliers, finance, and all other internal teams such as operations, IT, tech development, HR, marketing, and recruitment
- Develop strategies to make sure that cost savings and supplier performance targets are met - or exceeded
- Undertake value for money reviews of existing contracts and arrangements
- Ensure the security and sustainability of sources of essential products and services
- Develop and implement a procurement strategy
- Analyse data, reports and statistics on spending and savings
- Ensure suppliers are aware of business objectives so that work collaboratively with them
- Forecast levels of demand for services and products
Skills on Resume:
- Supplier Research (Hard Skills)
- Tender Management (Hard Skills)
- Contract Negotiation (Hard Skills)
- Supplier Relations (Soft Skills)
- Crossfunctional Liaison (Soft Skills)
- Cost Savings (Hard Skills)
- Spend Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Demand Forecasting (Hard Skills)
24. Procurement Manager, Ironworks Rail Components, Birmingham, AL
Job Summary:
- Technical and administrative leadership of a procurement department consisting of various commodity buyers and procurement compliance personnel
- Accountable for the overall procurement department’s strategic direction and ensures corporate strategic objectives are achieved to include the delivery of production materials that are on time, within budget and meet technical performance requirements
- Collaborates with project leads and engineering management to resolve production material issues, coordinating resources, and managing mitigation activities
- Leads the implementation, execution and management of all Long Term Supply Agreements (LTSAs) with critical and strategic suppliers
- Acts as TDSI’s Small Business Liaison Officer (SBLO) and manages all Small Business relationships in support of customer and corporate Small Business goals
- Provides leadership for the Procurement Department
- Ensuring staff are performing to expectations, interviewing, hiring, training and developing employees
- Planning, assigning, and directing work
- Preparing performance appraisals, rewarding and providing for employee discipline
- Addressing complaints and resolving problems
- Active mentoring and development of staff is a critical element of the supervisory responsibilities
Skills on Resume:
- Procurement Leadership (Soft Skills)
- Strategic Direction (Hard Skills)
- Materials Delivery (Hard Skills)
- Issue Mitigation (Hard Skills)
- Supply Agreements (Hard Skills)
- Small Business (Soft Skills)
- Staff Development (Soft Skills)
- Performance Management (Soft Skills)
25. Procurement Manager, Red River Industrial Services, Oklahoma City, OK
Job Summary:
- Sourcing and procurement of raw materials, supplies, equipment, and corporate goods and services, including maintenance, freight, and external warehousing
- Accountable for the strategic direction and execution of the supplier strategy to optimize cost, performance, and quality
- Obtain Samples from vendors and follow up with R&D for validation and approval
- Lead RFPs and RFIs to continually improve the supplier network strength while reducing costs
- Negotiate contracts and agreements
- Resolve issues with schedule adherence, supplier on-time delivery, quality, and price by engaging appropriate internal departments
- Maintain positive relations with existing suppliers, and source new key suppliers and products
- Plan and source materials in collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Forecast future procurement needs
- Monitor stock levels and maintain safety stock
- Expedite the delivery of goods
Skills on Resume:
- Strategic Sourcing (Hard Skills)
- Supplier Strategy (Hard Skills)
- Sample Validation (Hard Skills)
- RFP Leadership (Hard Skills)
- Contract Negotiation (Hard Skills)
- Issue Resolution (Soft Skills)
- Demand Forecasting (Hard Skills)
- Inventory Control (Hard Skills)
26. Procurement Manager, Twin Cities Safety Products, St. Paul, MN
Job Summary:
- Key member of the HACCP and Crisis Management Teams
- Obtain all documentation related to supplier and raw material approvals (i.e., specsheets, GMO declaration, etc.)
- Data collection and analysis of market trends, supplier spend, quality, and delivery metrics
- Create and implement key performance indicators to ensure savings and lower cost of goods
- Assess supplier performance for contracts and purchase orders
- Coordinate, conduct and participate in cross-functional team meetings to investigate and recommend continuous process improvement, strategic initiatives and/or cost reduction projects
- Approve purchase orders in accordance with company policy
- Coordinate pricing and approved vendor information with other internal company departments
- Authorize payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation and serve as liaison with the Accounts Payable Department to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices
- Secure and update COIs from vendors and contractors
Skills on Resume:
- HACCP Support (Hard Skills)
- Supplier Documentation (Hard Skills)
- Market Analysis (Hard Skills)
- KPI Creation (Hard Skills)
- Supplier Assessment (Hard Skills)
- Process Improvement (Hard Skills)
- Purchase Approval (Hard Skills)
- Accounts Liaison (Soft Skills)
27. Procurement Manager, Pacific Crest Beverage Co., Spokane, WA
Job Summary:
- Manage the procurement team, including training and developing
- Ensure purchase orders are placed on time and manage suppliers to ensure deliveries meet the production schedule
- Liaise with suppliers to negotiate terms, deliveries and cost
- Compile performance management information relating to suppliers to ensure continuous improvement within the supply chain
- Install a culture of continuous improvement throughout the procurement process
- Improve and manage the process for ensuring accurate re-order points, re-order quantities and lead times
- Identify material cost-saving opportunities and work with other areas of the business to achieve them
- Set KPI’s to manage short supply items / late deliveries
- Assist the Logistics and Procurement Manager in maintaining accurate processes and procedures
Skills on Resume:
- Team Management (Soft Skills)
- Purchase Ordering (Hard Skills)
- Supplier Negotiation (Hard Skills)
- Delivery Scheduling (Hard Skills)
- Supplier Metrics (Hard Skills)
- Continuous Improvement (Soft Skills)
- Reorder Planning (Hard Skills)
- Cost Savings (Hard Skills)
28. Procurement Manager, Bluegrass Building Systems, Lexington, KY
Job Summary:
- Ensure procurement support is aligned to the structure, objectives and culture of the function
- Develop and drive strategic category approaches for each service line, ensuring that routes to market are defined and that spend is measured and reported on an ongoing basis
- Support the company’s Supplier Code of Conduct by working to identify and deliver sustainable outcomes
- Lead the supplier engagement and sourcing activities from sourcing, tender analysis and negotiation and ongoing commercial supplier performance and life cycle management
- Work closely with senior stakeholders across the business to shape Procurement Plans
- Mitigate risk to protect the organisation and customers
- Develop and deliver a category/engagement plan to optimise scale sourcing activities in the short/medium and longer term
Skills on Resume:
- Category Strategy (Hard Skills)
- Spend Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Sustainable Outcomes (Hard Skills)
- Supplier Engagement (Soft Skills)
- Tender Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Stakeholder Planning (Soft Skills)
- Risk Mitigation (Hard Skills)
- Lifecycle Management (Hard Skills)
29. Procurement Manager, High Plains Energy Services, Amarillo, TX
Job Summary:
- Review drawings and prepare a detailed scope of work for each subcontractor
- Organize and attend a descope meeting with subcontractors
- Prepare the leveling sheet and award recommendation letters
- Create and keep updated a procurement schedule for each job
- Review RFP and prepare detailed take-offs for new drawings
- Prepare detailed and summary budgets for new jobs RFP
- Prepare a preliminary scope of work for the subcontractor to bid job during the estimating phase
Skills on Resume:
- Scope Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Descope Meetings (Soft Skills)
- Bid Leveling (Hard Skills)
- Award Recommendations (Hard Skills)
- Procurement Scheduling (Hard Skills)
- Drawing Takeoffs (Hard Skills)
- Budget Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Estimate Scoping (Hard Skills)
30. Procurement Manager, Capital Region Print & Mail, Albany, NY
Job Summary:
- Responsible for all raw materials and commodity purchasing
- Responsible for the material planning and inventory control with support from the current team, purchasing and material planners
- Responsible for developing cost savings within the plant supply chain and purchasing activities
- Monitor the development of implementation of action plans to achieve cost, schedule and quality targets
- Search, qualification and development of new suppliers
- Supporting the development of new suppliers
- Monitoring the evaluation of the supplier’s flexibility and reliability for localization
- Stay informed on market conditions affecting costs and product availability
- Evaluate price trends, new product launches, and product availability for cost improvement
- Determine material costs and risk (Risk assessment) as part of the quotation based on engineering and sales targets
- Cost control for materials in new projects
- Monitoring the supply chain and procurement activities for production purposes, including the supply of materials and components from the Parent company, shipment tracking and broker relations
- Identify potentials for material cost reduction based on sourcing strategies and the existing supplier base (value analysis, identification and implementation of alternatives)
- Track, forecast and report material cost changes
Skills on Resume:
- Commodity Purchasing (Hard Skills)
- Inventory Control (Hard Skills)
- Cost Savings (Hard Skills)
- Action Planning (Hard Skills)
- Supplier Qualification (Hard Skills)
- Market Monitoring (Hard Skills)
- Risk Assessment (Hard Skills)
- Cost Forecasting (Hard Skills)
31. Procurement Manager, MetroLink Transit Services, St. Louis, MO
Job Summary:
- Coordinate procurement support to enable the delivery of major projects
- Delivering required support within the time parameters to meet project milestones and targets
- Collaborating with others to define the project scope, taking into account the Public Contract Regulations
- Responsible for pre-qualifying contractors and subsequent interviewing tenderers, assessing tenders and negotiating of contracts
- Managing, monitoring and controlling contractual progress of projects in terms of adherence to contract terms, taking into account time, cost and quality
- Identify opportunities for improvements and propose solutions to contribute to continuous improvement within UKAEA
- Make final recommendations for the development of new solutions using analytical and constructive thinking
- Assistance with the creation, application and implementation of procurement strategies for the Site
- Provide commercial advice to line and senior management within UKAEA and to participate in specific initiatives
- Understand, influence, drive and negotiate with internal and external customers, suppliers and colleagues
- Provide Procurement leadership in large or complex procurement projects
- Ensuring compliance with Public Contract Regulations 2015
Skills on Resume:
- Project Procurement (Hard Skills)
- Milestone Delivery (Hard Skills)
- Contract Regulations (Hard Skills)
- Tender Evaluation (Hard Skills)
- Contract Control (Hard Skills)
- Continuous Improvement (Hard Skills)
- Commercial Advisory (Soft Skills)
- Stakeholder Influence (Soft Skills)
32. Procurement Manager, Sierra Valley Foods, Fresno, CA
Job Summary:
- Manage and build out the entire procurement process for all business units
- Understand business drivers and requirements, and the infrastructure needed/used to meet those drivers and requirements
- Assisting in the tracking of the business unit budgets
- Assisting in the review, approval, and allocation of charges
- Assisting with studies, analysis, reports including feasibility, ROI, TCO, budget reports, procurement reports, insurance estimates, etc.
- Assisting with procurement planning and timing
- Aggregate requirements to obtain the best prices
- Aggregate expenses to obtain the best prices
- Effective procurement to meet project implementation deadlines
- Effective and timely request, evaluation, and awarding of quotes, statements of work, contracts, etc.
- Assisting Legal and Corporate Services with reviewing of statements of work, contracts, agreements, etc.
- Communicate effectively with purchasing and vendors to assure timely delivery of products and or services
Skills on Resume:
- Procurement Process (Hard Skills)
- Requirements Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Budget Tracking (Hard Skills)
- Charge Allocation (Hard Skills)
- ROI Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Procurement Planning (Hard Skills)
- Quote Awarding (Hard Skills)
- Vendor Communication (Soft Skills)
33. Procurement Manager, Granite State Precision Parts, Manchester, NH
Job Summary:
- Providing contract and procurement advice to the organisation
- Maintenance and improvement of the contract management and Purchase to Pay system
- Undertaking the procurement process to the contract award
- Maintaining the contracts database which consists of approximately 250 contractual agreements (past and present)
- Annually overseeing the authorisation of approximately 200 Purchase Orders and overseeing the management of a supplier database of approximately 331 suppliers, annually procuring and letting contracts, on average, one new contract provision per week
- Identify internal stakeholders to determine technical specifications and alternative solutions
- Agree on sourcing plans and implement timely procurement to meet the organisation's requirements
- Manage end-to-end tender activities including drafting tender documentation, evaluation, supplier meetings and agreement of contracts, through to contract award
- Manage all procurement within the required public and legislation and internal policies and procedures
Skills on Resume:
- Procurement Advisory (Soft Skills)
- P2P Management (Hard Skills)
- Contract Award (Hard Skills)
- Contract Database (Hard Skills)
- Purchase Oversight (Hard Skills)
- Spec Development (Hard Skills)
- Tender Management (Hard Skills)
- Policy Compliance (Hard Skills)
34. Procurement Manager, Lowcountry Seafood Processing, Charleston, SC
Job Summary:
- Monitoring and managing the performance of raw materials suppliers
- Sourcing and market analysis for the raw materials portfolio
- Taking an active role in NPD project meetings internally
- Actively contributing to the business savings pipeline
- Supporting product optimization initiatives, linked to sustainability, design and cost
- Supporting manufacturing efficiencies and factory spend
- Driving flawless business support for all aspects of Procure to Pay
- Maintaining accurate and updated pricing and master data for all strategic suppliers
Skills on Resume:
- Supplier Performance (Hard Skills)
- Market Analysis (Hard Skills)
- NPD Support (Soft Skills)
- Savings Pipeline (Hard Skills)
- Product Optimization (Hard Skills)
- Factory Spend (Hard Skills)
- P2P Support (Hard Skills)
- Master Data (Hard Skills)
35. Procurement Manager, Inland Empire Medical Supplies, Riverside, CA
Job Summary:
- Responsible for the development, implementation, and ongoing management of the local Procurement Strategy for Brush Electrical Machines
- Define and deliver category-by-category savings prioritisation and implementation plans
- Promote the importance of procurement across the organisation and best practices through continuous improvement
- Provide strategic commercial support and guidance for key supply chain projects
- Drive collaboration across Brush Group to deliver local benefit to Brush Electrical Machines
- Lead and motivate 5 direct reports (1 Senior Buyer, 4 Buyers), ensuring that they receive appropriate support, training, and development to achieve their potential
- Build and enhance team capability and embed best practice, to evolve towards Procurement excellence
- Develop excellent and effective collaborative relationships with senior exec stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure strategic and operational needs are fully understood and incorporated
- Serve as the primary contact for procurement-related questions, training, policy and procedure interpretation and alignment by all business functional teams
- Develop and manage local procurement processes in alignment with the Brush Group
- Implement value engineering principles to ensure robust supplier development and improvement, to support manufacturing continuous improvement and lean process developments
Skills on Resume:
- Procurement Strategy (Hard Skills)
- Savings Prioritization (Hard Skills)
- Continuous Improvement (Hard Skills)
- Commercial Support (Soft Skills)
- Cross-functional Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Team Leadership (Soft Skills)
- Stakeholder Management (Soft Skills)
- Value Engineering (Hard Skills)
36. Procurement Manager, Great Plains Steel Fabricators, Tulsa, OK
Job Summary:
- Support group digital transformation agenda for improved operational efficiency
- Measure, review, analyse and assess opportunities and support spend transparency across the business
- Produce regular KPI scorecards and associated management reports locally and at the Group level
- Work within the relevant legislation, policies, and procedures
- Establishing and managing future demand and capacity planning including the development of supplier risk management
- Lead all key supplier negotiations around quality, cost, delivery and sustainability
- Assess, manage, and mitigate risks in the supply chain through contract implementation
- Monitoring and forecasting of upcoming levels of production demand to ensure the supply chain can deliver on time, in full
- Implement strategic sourcing, category plans to deliver sustainable cost and cash savings across Commodity spend areas for both Direct and Indirect purchases
- Support supply base consolidation, identifying new and innovative supplier development partnerships for consideration by the business
- Develop full market testing within each category to assess market rates and full asset life cycle improvement opportunities
- Facilitate the development of relationships with existing and potential suppliers (SRM)
- Lead and support group-wide category management projects
Skills on Resume:
- Digital Transformation (Hard Skills)
- Spend Transparency (Hard Skills)
- KPI Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Policy Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Demand Planning (Hard Skills)
- Supplier Negotiation (Hard Skills)
- Supply Risk (Hard Skills)
- Category Management (Hard Skills)
37. Procurement Manager, Black Hills Industrial Gases, Rapid City, SD
Job Summary:
- Analyzing and assessing the supply base and vendor capabilities, and building strategic relationships focusing on value
- Successfully negotiating and developing contracts and/or supply agreements for short and long-term periods
- Evaluating current and alternative ingredients for assigned categories to determine optimal quality and value
- Testing and implementing changes upon approval
- Reviewing and acting upon procurement requirements received through SAP and internal communications
- Utilizing appropriate judgment and procurement expertise when negotiating and contracting with suppliers to obtain the best value for Manna Pro
Skills on Resume:
- Vendor Assessment (Hard Skills)
- Strategic Relationships (Soft Skills)
- Contract Development (Hard Skills)
- Ingredient Evaluation (Hard Skills)
- Change Implementation (Hard Skills)
- SAP Procurement (Hard Skills)
- Value Negotiation (Hard Skills)
- Procurement Judgment (Soft Skills)
38. Procurement Manager, Tidewater Ship Repair Services, Newport News, VA
Job Summary:
- Supporting the Director of Procurement in the ongoing development of a strategic and professional procurement team that acts as a centre of commercial expertise for One Housing
- Delivering some of the most critical and largest procurements for One Housing, and possibly the sector, that will have a lasting impact on the future success of One Housing
- Building strong and effective relationships with the Directors in both the Customer Services and Development directorates to manage the delivery of the Customer Services Procurement Pipeline
- Procuring supplies, services and works effectively and economically to achieve the best value for money
- Ensuring all procurement is in accordance with statutory regulations and best practice guidance
- Delivering effective procurement to comply with the framework and bespoke procurement methods
- Building and maintaining supplier relationships and negotiating supplier agreements
- Identifying priority suppliers and initiating business and organisation partnerships
- Maintaining awareness of risk management for supply contracts and agreements
Skills on Resume:
- Commercial Expertise (Hard Skills)
- Major Procurement (Hard Skills)
- Stakeholder Relations (Soft Skills)
- Value Procurement (Hard Skills)
- Regulatory Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Framework Methods (Hard Skills)
- Supplier Negotiation (Hard Skills)
- Contract Risk (Hard Skills)
39. Procurement Manager, Ozark Paper Products, Springfield, MO
Job Summary:
- Define purchasing and logistics needs to conclude agreements with vendors locally and internationally for cost-saving purposes
- Serve as a point of contact between Packsize and suppliers
- Coordinate the sourcing strategy globally with other Business Units to find the optimal supply base from a group perspective
- Analyze the global spend to achieve the lowest price and the best service and contract terms for the group
- Monitor the development of prices on the commodity market and hedge against price increases by ensuring long-term agreements with suppliers
- Lead and/or partner with various Business Units on strategic initiatives to include purchasing and logistics agreements with vendors
- Supply chain management and optimization of the current sourcing team processes
- Integrate and organize supplier and supply chain resources
- Identify critical components and define the sourcing and inventory strategy accordingly to minimize carrying costs
- Continuously optimize current sourcing processes to enhance service levels and product quality
- Continuously reduce the cost and the delivery times and improve quality, on-time delivery as well as payment terms aligned with the agreed SCM KPI´s
- Lead project to reduce lead times and on-hand inventory to maximize business unit profitability
- Establish performance targets with top management and measure as well as track, cost savings and any deviations from the targets set
- Negotiate with suppliers to enable a long-term to medium-term cooperation to secure an efficient supply base/panel
- Cooperate with the HSQE Management regarding supplier audits and performance reviews
- Monitor and notify relevant departments of price changes and delivery delays
Skills on Resume:
- Global Sourcing (Hard Skills)
- Vendor Agreements (Hard Skills)
- Spend Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Commodity Hedging (Hard Skills)
- Supplier Liaison (Soft Skills)
- Supply Optimization (Hard Skills)
- Inventory Strategy (Hard Skills)
- KPI Tracking (Hard Skills)
40. Procurement Manager, Citrus Ridge Produce Distribution, Orlando, FL
Job Summary:
- Understand and translate purchasing requests into valid purchase orders and ensure delivery to an optimum outcome (on-time)
- Work together with Production Control to deliver parts and volumes to the correct location within the most advantageous timescale
- Ensure that all relevant internal stakeholders are aware of the Supply Chain role and how it undertakes its responsibilities
- Responsible for identifying and selecting suppliers that understand and react to the company's needs
- Continue to work with the strategic supplier base to improve the understanding of its capabilities and how this can improve its performance
- Create an atmosphere that allows for improved supplier relationships
- Negotiate improved contract terms and conditions that improve the supplier's understanding of the company and how its performance can continually be upskilled
- Forecast price trends and negate any negative impact on future company business activities
- Promote the benefits of the Supply Chain with the relevant internal stakeholders
- Consistently monitor supplier performance
- Develop and implement strategies for ordering, storing and distributing goods/services and maintaining optimum stock levels
- Initiate policies and procedures for collecting, distributing and reporting key metrics, reducing overall expenses whilst increasing productivity together with the Supply Chain Manager
Skills on Resume:
- Purchase Ordering (Hard Skills)
- Production Coordination (Soft Skills)
- Supplier Selection (Hard Skills)
- Supplier Relations (Soft Skills)
- Contract Negotiation (Hard Skills)
- Price Forecasting (Hard Skills)
- Performance Monitoring (Hard Skills)
- Inventory Strategy (Hard Skills)
41. Procurement Manager, Blue Ridge Packaging Solutions, Charlotte, NC
Job Summary:
- Lead on all Company procurement activities, obtaining value from competitive markets via local/European tenders or Procurement Consortia for goods
- Ensuring compliance with procurement legislation and law, notably regulations
- Act as the Company’s expert on procurement matters, ensuring VFM within the provision of procurement services
- Provide professional advice and support to managers
- Assist the Senior Commercial / Procurement Manager in procuring an array of Fruit products
- Negotiate prices with suppliers, place orders, and take responsibility for the process across the supply chain
- Generate and provide weekly reports in relation to pricing, waste, stock availability and commercial performance
Skills on Resume:
- Tender Management (Hard Skills)
- Regulatory Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Value Procurement (Hard Skills)
- Procurement Advisory (Soft Skills)
- Category Buying (Hard Skills)
- Price Negotiation (Hard Skills)
- Order Management (Hard Skills)
- Weekly Reporting (Hard Skills)
42. Procurement Manager, Great Lakes Industrial Supply Co., Grand Rapids, MI
Job Summary:
- Providing leadership, management and coordination of procurement tasks and dependencies to support the on-time delivery of goods and services for new sites as part of the launch program
- Analyzing large data sets
- Identifying improvement areas and carrying out root cause analysis to detect systemic issues
- Defining and leading process improvement project initiatives across multiple business lines
- Monitoring and controlling multiple projects' progress and performance simultaneously
- Managing a team of Senior Buyers
- Managing a large supplier base and a significant spend area
- Establishing the right panel of suppliers, savings initiatives, organisational changes, local/central instructions, conducting Make or Buy decisions and more
- Acting as a facilitator between the Procurement Function and the Business
Skills on Resume:
- Procurement Leadership (Soft Skills)
- Data Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Root Cause (Hard Skills)
- Process Improvement (Hard Skills)
- Project Control (Hard Skills)
- Team Management (Soft Skills)
- Supplier Panel (Hard Skills)
- Make Buy (Hard Skills)
43. Procurement Manager, Lone Star Food Ingredients, Fort Worth, TX
Job Summary:
- Leading functional contribution to all bids and tenders
- Leading strategic sourcing for key spend categories
- Being the point of escalation and accountability for key supplier relationships and performance
- Developing and maintaining long-term sourcing strategies aligned to new market and product opportunities
- Engaging with senior internal and external stakeholders
- Leading specific short, medium or long-term projects and activities by the business to address key risks and/or opportunities
Skills on Resume:
- Bid Leadership (Hard Skills)
- Strategic Sourcing (Hard Skills)
- Supplier Escalation (Soft Skills)
- Sourcing Strategy (Hard Skills)
- Stakeholder Engagement (Soft Skills)
- Risk Management (Hard Skills)
- Project Leadership (Soft Skills)
- Market Opportunity (Hard Skills)
44. Procurement Manager, Cascade Contract Services, Portland, OR
Job Summary:
- Managing the end-to-end procurement sourcing process for key internal clients including market analysis, RFx, Balance of Trade and supplier management
- Negotiating with suppliers throughout the procurement lifecycle
- Developing and maintaining key supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Establishing major supply agreements utilising best practice strategic sourcing principles to ensure the organisation leverages its overall purchasing power
- Delivering against key measures including savings targets and Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) goals
- Developing and maintaining key internal relationships to ensure category planning appropriately addresses the business's requirements
Skills on Resume:
- RFx Management (Hard Skills)
- Market Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Supplier Negotiation (Hard Skills)
- SLA Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Supply Agreements (Hard Skills)
- Savings Targets (Hard Skills)
- ESG Delivery (Hard Skills)
- Category Planning (Hard Skills)
45. Procurement Manager, Desert Valley Manufacturing, Phoenix, AZ
Job Summary:
- Accountable for sourcing activities for all sub-categories, which can include high dollar value, complex activities and may be multi-geographic and/or cross Senior Executive Team (SET), along with some project-based sourcing activities
- Conducts commercial reviews of complex procurement requisitions and Statements of Work
- Sources services, leads the preparation of and solicits competitive bids, quotations and proposals with pertinent specifications, terms and conditions
- Leads development of the evaluation approach and assessments
- Works with third-party travel consultancies for specific sub-category initiatives
- Develops contracts and leads negotiations on agreements for the supply of both standard and complex products and services with new and existing suppliers
- Conducts supplier reviews including preparation of all relevant material and supporting documents
- Maintains supplier relationships and resolves complex supplier issues including escalated cases
- Accountable for ongoing management of contracts as agreed with the Associate Director, Business Travel
Skills on Resume:
- Strategic Sourcing (Hard Skills)
- Commercial Review (Hard Skills)
- SOW Review (Hard Skills)
- Bid Solicitation (Hard Skills)
- Evaluation Design (Hard Skills)
- Contract Negotiation (Hard Skills)
- Supplier Issue (Soft Skills)
- Contract Management (Hard Skills)
46. Procurement Manager, Keystone Facilities Management, Pittsburgh, PA
Job Summary:
- Supports the Associate Director Business Travel in the development of long-term strategic plans for the agreed scope of spend area for sub-categories
- Advises on the development of sourcing approaches based on Category Strategies and oversees the introduction of new and modified products and services with appropriate departments
- Oversees implementation of the category plan to ensure that the underpinning process improvement and procurement activities deliver the expected business value in accordance with the strategic plans
- Maintains a cost reduction, cost avoidance, cash generation, innovation and broader value programme and reports it via the value tracker tool
- Works with Global/Regional/Market Lead(s) to ensure a fully integrated and customer-aligned global category plan
- Works with Regional Travel Managers to introduce new and modified products and services across the business
- Analyses and resolves issues raised in procurement audit reports
- Advises on contracts and agreements for the supply of complex products and services with new and existing suppliers
- Develops, evaluates or manages internal and external relationships with suppliers, Category Teams and other cross-functional teams
Skills on Resume:
- Strategic Planning (Hard Skills)
- Sourcing Approach (Hard Skills)
- Category Implementation (Hard Skills)
- Value Tracking (Hard Skills)
- Global Alignment (Soft Skills)
- Audit Resolution (Hard Skills)
- Contract Advisory (Soft Skills)
- Supplier Relationships (Soft Skills)
47. Procurement Manager, Magnolia Medical Distribution, Jackson, MS
Job Summary:
- Directly responsible for a group of raw materials sourced in the Region
- Working on a cross-functional basis with the Supply function, Research and Development, Finance, Regulatory, and Legal
- Present and decide or get approval (depending on spend) for Procurement strategies and contracting terms
- Keep track of regulatory implications in the Region, understand the impact on Reckitt's business
- Responsible for the development and maintenance of a supplier base that can generate a competitive advantage in the Region despite cultural and geographical differences
- Cost, quality and service and net working capital improvement are the most important business needs with different focus and prioritisation in the region
- Preparing and recommending assumptions of material costs for the budgeting process
Skills on Resume:
- Raw Materials (Hard Skills)
- Cross-functional Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Strategy Presentation (Soft Skills)
- Regulatory Tracking (Hard Skills)
- Supplier Development (Hard Skills)
- Regional Advantage (Hard Skills)
- Working Capital (Hard Skills)
- Cost Budgeting (Hard Skills)
48. Procurement Manager, Prairie Wind AgriProducts, Wichita, KS
Job Summary:
- Drives Growth and Profitability, providing a ‘Value Proposition’ to the Business
- Manage commercial and contractual interactions with external suppliers
- Leads supplier sourcing activity to support internal clients to secure Business for effective Project execution and enhanced profitability
- Responsible for cost and time-optimized purchasing of the requested goods and services
- Purchase/ order of goods and services
- Collaborates with all the business teams for competitive purchase solutions
- Negotiates contracts with Material and Sub-Contracting/ Service suppliers to ensure legal, service level, commercial and compliance conformance
- Supports commodity cost reduction, competitive benchmarking, lead time reduction and supplier consolidation projects
- Sets standard costs and conducts quoting activities to ensure the best total cost for assigned commodities
- Develop purchasing and supply chain teams in support of business objectives
- Obtains quotations and negotiates with suppliers on price, quality and service on assigned purchased materials
Skills on Resume:
- Supplier Sourcing (Hard Skills)
- Contract Negotiation (Hard Skills)
- Purchase Ordering (Hard Skills)
- Cost Optimization (Hard Skills)
- Cross-functional Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Benchmarking (Hard Skills)
- Team Development (Soft Skills)
- Quoting Analysis (Hard Skills)
49. Procurement Manager, HarborPoint Marine Components, Norfolk, VA
Job Summary:
- Advises management of improvements on materials and equipment, price changes, marketing changes and source changes
- Establishes and maintains a harmonious relationship with vendors or prospective vendors to enhance the performance and reputation of the company
- Interviews suppliers’ representatives and investigates new sources of supply for assigned purchased materials
- Plans and prioritizes activities, suggests and implements process improvements aimed at increasing customer service levels
- Collects, analyzes and recommends solutions to quality problems on all purchases
- Solutions contributor evaluates market conditions and recommends alternate courses of action
- Contributes to the measurement and reporting of purchasing program performance and recommends process and procedure enhancements
- Recommends solutions to quality problems on all purchases
- Reviews and analyses process and procedure enhancements
Skills on Resume:
- Vendor Relations (Soft Skills)
- Supplier Sourcing (Hard Skills)
- Process Improvement (Hard Skills)
- Quality Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Market Evaluation (Hard Skills)
- Solution Recommendation (Soft Skills)
- Performance Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Service Prioritization (Soft Skills)
50. Procurement Manager, Rocky Mountain Hydraulics, Denver, CO
Job Summary:
- Contact suppliers to negotiate contracts for certain services, goods and bulk raw materials
- Ensure the timely delivery of goods so that business operations can flow optimally
- Develop timelines for the delivery of items, so that production or special projects can proceed as smoothly as possible
- Implement storage procedures, such as shelf-life, for certain inventory items to make sure stock is kept in optimal condition
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with vendors and suppliers
- Coordinate with vendors to maintain a clear overview of all product and delivery schedules
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to manage the availability of products
- Develop purchase orders and manage communication with vendors/suppliers to coordinate source materials
- Monitor inventory levels and determine appropriate delivery dates of products and forecast order requirements
- Maintain clear records of activities, resolve delivery issues and prepare products for shipment
- Monitor and develop supplier KPIs to ensure consistent and timely delivery of all products
- Maintain records of vendor data and take responsibility for various purchasing activities, such as preparing purchase orders and evaluating accuracy in the same
- Conduct vendor research and selection to cut costs and enhance profitability and efficiency
- Track annual spending on the item and category level and implement an annual savings target
Skills on Resume:
- Contract Negotiation (Hard Skills)
- On Time Delivery (Hard Skills)
- Delivery Planning (Hard Skills)
- Inventory Storage (Hard Skills)
- Vendor Relations (Soft Skills)
- Purchase Orders (Hard Skills)
- Supplier KPIs (Hard Skills)
- Spend Savings (Hard Skills)
51. Procurement Manager, Bayou Construction Materials, Baton Rouge, LA
Job Summary:
- Build and maintain good working relationships with colleagues in Procurement, Quality, Finance, Supply Chain, Project Management, Facilities, Engineering, Operations and other personnel across the business to reinforce the objectives, value and role of the function
- Interface with existing and potential suppliers to ensure delivery of materials and services in support of the business requirements
- Deliver cost savings against plan
- Drive year-on-year sourcing savings while ensuring the selection of high-quality suppliers that deliver superior service for GMP operations
- Produce and develop required reports regularly to track and monitor various areas of performance
- Produce and develop required reports regularly to track and monitor various areas of performance
- Build and maintain good working relationships with other departments and personnel across the business, colleagues in the Procurement and Finance teams and outside vendors
- Address any escalations relating to the process
- Partner with Procurement/Sourcing colleagues, Quality and other functions to optimize the vendor onboarding/off-boarding and ongoing management process
- Take a leadership role in the development of process and training materials and assist in the delivery of training to the business
- Using negotiations, competitive bidding and category management practices to meet business requirements while obtaining cost-effective prices, best lead times and best contract terms for goods and services
- Provide inputs and feedback on commercial contract terms
- Negotiate terms with suppliers
- Use Practical Process Improvement (PPI) tools to find effective ways to improve Procurement effectiveness and drive out waste
- Investigate and follow through on complaints with associated supplier quality or service levels
- Ensure that agreed financial controls, the Approval Authority Matrix, and quality audit requirements are adhered to as detailed in SOPs
- Support quoting processes for all service lines
Skills on Resume:
- Cross-functional Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Supplier Interface (Soft Skills)
- Cost Savings (Hard Skills)
- Category Management (Hard Skills)
- Performance Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Issue Escalation (Soft Skills)
- Process Training (Soft Skills)
- Supplier Negotiation (Hard Skills)
52. Procurement Manager, Copper State Electronics Supply, Mesa, AZ
Job Summary:
- Work directly with the executive team and senior management to meet corporate procurement and expense objectives
- Analyze company spend within the vendor network to identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency gains or other value-adds
- Coordinate with internal customers to set requirements for, evaluate the selection of, and approve bid awards to all company suppliers
- Negotiate directly with vendors for the best pricing and other commercial terms with respect to equipment, products and services
- Develop and maintain a preferred vendor list and confirm satisfaction by vendors of all company requirements
- Promote continuous improvement of internal procurement processes and systems
- Monitor invoices to ensure vendor compliance with contract pricing
- Coordinate with the legal department on all active agreements
- Maintain an active contract register, and ensure vendors have all required insurance to perform services based on company requirements
- Prepare and deliver reports on supplier analytics to senior management
- Assist in expense forecasting for all divisions and subsidiaries
- Continually seek to increase knowledge of Cashman operations to enhance productivity
- Communicate effectively and actively solicit and provide feedback
- Provide training to all locations regarding the use of the preferred vendor list
- Assist in the resolution of vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers
- Adhere to company policies, procedures and regulations
- Report any unsafe acts or conditions
- Consistently deliver the "Best Customer Experience" to internal and external customers
Skills on Resume:
- Executive Partnership (Soft Skills)
- Spend Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Bid Awarding (Hard Skills)
- Vendor Negotiation (Hard Skills)
- Preferred Vendors (Hard Skills)
- Process Improvement (Hard Skills)
- Invoice Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Contract Register (Hard Skills)
53. Procurement Manager, Palmetto Renewable Materials, Greenville, SC
Job Summary:
- Hire and develop a strong team able to deliver procurement solutions and scale with the network demands on a long-term planning horizon
- Lead team to develop and manage a dependable, cost-effective and high-performing supply chain for locally managed goods and services
- Ensure network-wide standardization for all procurement-related processes and FC service activities
- Partner with internal customers to positively influence spending decisions
- Lead sourcing engagements, as well as sourcing teams, to identify new opportunities and RFXs
- Analyze and determine opportunities to leverage and rationalize the supply base, using smart analytical tools and techniques
- Implement supplier agreements/contracts by working with cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers to reach an agreement on contract terms and conditions
- Participate with start-up teams for new, local FCs, setting up local suppliers and services
- Working with cross-functional teams to secure long lead-time capital purchases
- Optimizing indirect procurement supply chain and establishing multi-year contracts
- Establish a range of services and supplies for cross-functional teams while driving out cost and improving overall service of the supply chain
- Lead/participate in large cross-functional network cost-out projects
- Drive 100% compliance with policies and procedures with operations partners
- Drive the elimination of ‘waste’ within FC Procurement processes to define best and standardized practices across the network
- Manage projects against plans and objectives, always ensuring commitments are met
Skills on Resume:
- Team Development (Soft Skills)
- Supply Chain (Hard Skills)
- Process Standardization (Hard Skills)
- Spend Influence (Soft Skills)
- RFX Leadership (Hard Skills)
- Supply Rationalization (Hard Skills)
- Contract Implementation (Hard Skills)
- Policy Compliance (Hard Skills)