Procurement Manager

We are seeking a highly driven Procurement Manager to lead supplier negotiations, optimize vendor relationships, and drive meaningful cost savings across the organization.

Requirements

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to optimize supply, improve quality, and maximize value across logistics, freight, packaging, and distribution.
• Lead supplier negotiations and manage commercial agreements to secure competitive pricing and favorable contract terms.
• Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships while continuously identifying opportunities for cost optimization and operational improvements.
• Manage procurement for long-term freight and shipping arrangements including small parcel carriers, trucking providers, and ocean freight.
• Own and execute sourcing strategies for capital expenditures (CapEx) across warehousing facilities, including automation equipment, utilities, engineering services, forklifts, warehouse vehicles, and other site investments.
• Lead supplier onboarding processes including supplier audits, capability assessments, and production trials.
• Anticipate and manage sourcing barriers and supply challenges while proactively managing spend and identifying savings opportunities.
• Develop negotiation strategies, scopes of work, and executive summaries for key procurement initiatives.
• Negotiate renewals of software and service agreements to ensure competitive pricing and reduce vendor fragmentation.
• Attend domestic and international trade shows to identify emerging suppliers, materials, technologies, and operational capabilities.
• Identify and implement innovative approaches to reduce costs, improve quality, and enhance overall value across procurement activities.