Procurement Manager

Description

• Evaluate and qualify suppliers; develop new supply sources when existing vendors are inadequate
• Develop and manage procurement strategies to support operational, project, and fabrication needs
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives to consolidate purchasing, improve efficiencies, and leverage volume discounts
• Ensure timely delivery and acceptable quality of materials, equipment, and services
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, and corporate ethics policies
• Oversee purchase order creation, tracking, and reconciliation, including invoice approval coordination with Accounts Payable
• Negotiate blanket purchase orders and monitor cost performance over contract periods
• Negotiate pricing, terms, service levels, and contracts with vendors to achieve best overall value
• Support equipment procurement decisions, including repair versus replacement analysis
• Evaluate vendor performance and recommend continuation, renegotiation, or termination
• Work closely with Receiving, Fabrication, Maintenance, and Project teams to resolve shortages, discrepancies, and delivery issues
• Monitor procurement budgets, track monthly expenses, and report cost trends
• Establish and maintain purchasing policies, procedures, and approval controls
• Review bids, analyze proposals, and award purchase orders in alignment with budget and schedule requirements
• Track inventory levels for shop supplies, equipment, and maintenance items; ensure appropriate stocking levels

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Experience managing suppliers, contracts, and purchasing workflows.
• Proficiency with purchasing software (Fabtrol preferred) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• High level of integrity and sound judgment in handling company funds and contracts
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in purchasing or procurement.
• Professional communication skills with internal teams and external partners
• Manufacturing or steel fabrication experience preferred.
• Solid financial and budgeting acumen

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance