Procurement Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Nevada.

📋 Description

• Coordinate, organize, and oversee the activities related to the identification, evaluation, analysis, and procurement of company materials and services.

• Collaborate with various departments and stakeholders to prepare and initiate invitations to bid, negotiate, award purchase orders, close purchase orders, and manage supplier performance for significant projects and contracts.

• Review planned Bills of Materials and ensure that purchase orders are generated prior to commitment and approval.

• Transmit approved purchase orders and related documents to suppliers; track acknowledgements and confirm lead times, delivery dates, and costs.

• Review, update, and maintain open purchase orders until they are closed.

• Report supplier non-conformances and prepare return documentation, ensuring follow-up until resolution.

• Consolidate, reduce, and rationalize the local supplier base to meet assigned cost improvement targets.

• Act as the primary contact for supplier inquiries and lead supplier meetings to address or mitigate critical issues.

• Prepare reports and KPI measurements, including savings reports.

• Develop and uphold the Supplier Relationship Management program.

• Collaborate closely with Sourcing Leads, Material Coordinators, and Project Managers.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive inventories of materials and supplies at company locations.

• Ensure the availability of required quantities of supplies, services, and materials to optimize production.

• Assess the efficient loading, unloading, movement, and storage of materials.

• Negotiate prices and delivery terms for materials, services, and supplies.

• Advise the project cost development team on the availability and costs of supplies, services, and materials.

• Coordinate engineering or construction changes to ensure a timely and orderly transition of material and production flows.

• Monitor supplier performance against quality and delivery standards; identify and qualify new suppliers.

• Recruit and train departmental staff.

• Oversee the daily workflow and schedules of the department.

• Conduct timely and constructive performance evaluations.

• Manage employee discipline and termination in accordance with company policies.

• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field is required.

• A Master's degree is preferred.

• At least three (3) years of experience as a procurement manager or in a similar relevant role is required.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and internal customers.

• Strong supervisory and leadership abilities.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Comprehensive understanding of company processes and logistics.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work hours and remote work options.