Procurement Manager

Description

• Analyze purchasing trends, vendor performance, and cost savings to inform strategy
• Communicate vendor awards and ensure Procure-to-Pay receives current price lists for approval and payment validation
• Design vendor agreement and contract renewal processes
• Negotiate rates, terms, and agreements to secure competitive pricing and reliable delivery
• Design and implement change management strategies to shift vendor negotiations from decentralized to shared services model
• Ensure stakeholder alignment and adoption of new centralized procurement practices
• Provide pricing and vendor performance data to support Procure-to-Pay's budget versus actual spend analysis
• Develop and maintain procurement metrics and reporting on vendor engagement and performance
• Scope and propose additional procurement-related activities that could benefit from centralized management (e.g., subcontractor prequalification, inventory management, equipment procurement, expanded category management)
• Create systems that ensure seamless handoffs between Procurement, Operations, and Procure-to-Pay
• Support Procure-to-Pay's approval and compliance governance by maintaining current vendor agreements and pricing
• Ensure compliance with company policies, legal regulations, and ethical standards in all procurement activities
• Conduct bid tabulation and track rebate opportunities
• Present vetted vendor options to internal customers for final selection when appropriate
• Apply risk mitigation strategies in vendor selection and contract negotiation
• Source and evaluate vendor options across the organization—serving Operations, IT, Fleet, Facilities, and other business units as internal customers
• Coordinate and execute on vendor selection for designated procurement categories
• Work closely with Procure-to-Pay to ensure approved vendor lists, pricing agreements, and compliance requirements support seamless purchase order creation and invoice processing
• Partner with Procure-to-Pay to provide pricing intelligence and vendor data supporting budget tracking and financial analysis
• Build and maintain strategic vendor relationships across all business units and procurement categories
• Develop and maintain vendor scorecards tracking quality, on-time delivery, and pricing performance
• Track and review vendor master service agreements (MSAs) and legal compliance requirements
• Identify opportunities to expand the procurement function as organizational needs evolve
• Promote cost-saving strategies and best practices across all functions
• Build scalable processes and systems that can accommodate future growth in procurement scope and team size
• Develop reporting to ensure timely and cost-effective sourcing aligned with project schedules and budgets
• Partner with Operations (Project Managers, Construction Managers) during pre-construction and buyout phases to validate vendor availability and market pricing
• Lead change initiatives to establish scalable procurement workflows across business units
• Coordinate with internal customers to understand purchasing needs and support vendor identification and evaluation
• Track ROI on procurement initiatives and vendor agreements

Requirements

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Proficient using computer software, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) as well as ERP and Workflow systems (such as Spectrum, DocuSign, Power Automate)
• Construction industry experience preferred
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Able to walk, sit, stand, bend, kneel, stretch, squat and climb.
• Able to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Able to work with specialized construction equipment, tools, and materials.
• Able to travel to jobsites, meetings, and other destinations as needed.
• Analytical skills and budgeting experience
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively
• Able to lift & carry items up to 15 lbs.
• Able to see, talk and hear in person, via phone and/or through online/video.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage time and priorities effectively
• Able to use hands and fingers in a manner that allows for use of a keyboard and phone.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Bachelor's degree with job-relevant coursework; or a combination of equivalent training, education, and relevant work experience
• At least five years of buyer, purchasing, or procurement related experience with a large, multi-location organization
• Experience managing or influencing teams

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance