PROCUREMENT MANAGER

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. PROCUREMENT MANAGER 3A - Managers Offices Salaried First/Mid-Level Mgr Mount Pleasant, TX, US Position Summary The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading procurement activities to ensure the organization has the materials, components, and services needed to support manufacturing operations while achieving competitive cost, quality, delivery, and inventory objectives. This role provides leadership to the procurement team and develops sourcing strategies for key direct and indirect material categories, with a strong focus on steel, fabricated components, and other materials critical to manufacturing operations. The Procurement Manager will build strategic supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and commercial terms, identify cost-saving opportunities, manage supply risk, and partner closely with Operations, Planning, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and other Supply Chain functions. The ideal candidate combines strong purchasing and supplier-management experience with a data-driven, continuous-improvement mindset and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Lead day-to-day procurement activities for assigned direct and indirect materials, components, supplies, and services. Develop and execute procurement and sourcing strategies aligned with production requirements and business objectives. Lead sourcing activities including RFQs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, supplier selection, and contract development. Establish competitive pricing and commercial terms while maintaining appropriate quality and service levels. Develop sourcing strategies for key commodities, including steel and other high-spend manufacturing materials . Monitor commodity and market conditions and identify opportunities to mitigate pricing and supply risk. Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, alternate sourcing, and cost reduction. Partner with Planning and Operations to ensure material availability supports production schedules. Develop and maintain strong strategic relationships with key suppliers. Establish supplier expectations for quality, delivery, responsiveness, pricing, and continuous improvement. Monitor supplier performance using measurable KPIs and supplier scorecards. Lead supplier performance reviews and corrective-action discussions when expectations are not met. Develop alternate and secondary sources for critical materials to reduce supply-chain risk. Partner with Quality and Engineering to resolve supplier quality and technical issues. Support supplier qualification and development initiatives. Cost Management & Negotiations Lead supplier negotiations involving pricing, payment terms, lead times, freight, contracts, and other commercial terms. Identify, track, validate, and report procurement cost savings and cost-avoidance initiatives. Analyze purchase-price variance and other procurement-related financial metrics. Partner with Finance to understand material-cost impacts and support budgeting and forecasting. Utilize spend analysis and market intelligence to identify sourcing and negotiation opportunities. Develop recommendations based on total cost of ownership rather than purchase price alone. Leadership & Team Development Lead, coach, and develop Buyers, Planners/Buyers, or other procurement team members as assigned. Establish clear expectations, priorities, and performance standards for the procurement function. Develop team capabilities in negotiation, supplier management, strategic sourcing, ERP utilization, and data analysis. Ensure purchasing activities follow established approval processes, policies, and internal controls. Promote accountability, urgency, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team. Cross-Functional Partnership Partner closely with Operations, Planning, Engineering, Quality, Finance, NPI, and other Supply Chain functions. Support new product introductions by ensuring suppliers, pricing, tooling, materials, and lead times are established prior to production. Participate in make-versus-buy and supplier-selection decisions. Support engineering changes and material substitutions while ensuring appropriate supplier and cost considerations are evaluated. Communicate supply risks proactively and develop recovery or contingency plans when necessary. Maintain accurate procurement and supplier information within the ERP system. Analyze purchasing data, supplier performance, inventory requirements, lead times, and spend trends. Develop procurement dashboards and reporting to support business decisions. Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, supplier communication, material flow, and working capital. Support standardization and continuous improvement throughout the procurement process. Key Performance Indicators Performance may be measured through: Material cost savings and cost avoidance Purchase price variance (PPV) Supplier quality performance Material shortages impacting production Inventory and working-capital improvement Supplier consolidation and sourcing initiatives Percentage of spend under contract or strategic agreements Procurement team performance and development Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Finance, Engineering, or related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered. 5+ years of progressive procurement, purchasing, strategic sourcing, or supply-chain experience. Experience working within a manufacturing environment. Demonstrated experience negotiating with suppliers and managing significant material spend. Strong understanding of purchasing, supplier management, inventory, and manufacturing operations. Strong analytical and financial acumen, including the ability to analyze pricing, spend, and cost trends. Strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and relationship-management skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Previous procurement leadership or supervisory experience. Experience sourcing steel, metals, fabricated components, or other direct manufacturing materials . Experience managing high-dollar commodity categories and strategic supplier relationships. Experience with Epicor Kinetic or similar manufacturing ERP system. Experience developing supplier scorecards and formal supplier-performance programs. Experience supporting new product introduction and engineering-driven sourcing. CPSM, CPIM, CSCP, or related supply-chain certification. Strategic sourcing and supplier development Contract and commercial negotiation Commodity and market analysis Cost reduction and value analysis Manufacturing and production planning knowledge Inventory and working-capital awareness Data analysis and financial decision-making Leadership and team development Cross-functional collaboration Problem-solving and continuous improvement Strong sense of urgency and accountability The Procurement Manager is expected to balance immediate operational needs with long-term strategic sourcing objectives. This individual should be capable of challenging existing sourcing practices, making data-driven recommendations, developing their team, and building supplier partnerships that improve cost, quality, delivery, and overall business performance. The role requires a leader who can move beyond transactional purchasing and build a more strategic procurement function that supports the organization's continued growth and operational excellence. #J-18808-Ljbffr