Procurement Manager

Chesapeake Search Partners has partnered with a growing organization in the construction and commercial services industry seeking a Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and purchasing initiatives across a multi-location operation.

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This newly created position will play a key role in developing and standardizing procurement practices, consolidating supplier relationships, and identifying opportunities to leverage purchasing power across the organization. Working closely with operations, finance, and leadership, this individual will help drive measurable cost savings, improve purchasing efficiencies, and support continued growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute procurement and strategic sourcing initiatives across direct and indirect spend categories.
• Lead supplier negotiations, competitive bidding processes, and vendor consolidation efforts to drive cost savings.
• Establish and maintain preferred supplier relationships, pricing agreements, and purchasing programs.
• Evaluate existing purchasing practices and implement standardized procurement processes and controls across multiple locations.
• Partner with operations and finance to align purchasing activities with business needs, material availability, and project schedules.
• Monitor supplier performance, purchasing trends, and inventory levels to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop spend analysis, procurement reporting, and cost savings tracking to measure performance and support decision-making.
• Support procurement integration efforts as the organization continues to grow through acquisitions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management, including experience leading sourcing or procurement initiatives.
• Proven experience negotiating supplier agreements, managing vendor relationships, and delivering measurable cost savings.
• Background in construction, HVAC, mechanical contracting, building services, field services, or a related industry preferred.
• Experience supporting procurement across multiple locations or business units strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and experience working with ERP or purchasing systems.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate across departments, and implement process improvements. xhyhwjd
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.