Procurement Manager – Fencing & Construction Materials

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Argentina, +5 more countries.

📋 Description

• Develop and nurture supplier relationships for vinyl, wood, aluminum, chain-link fencing, hardware, and associated materials.

• Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment and delivery terms, along with service levels.

• Identify alternative suppliers to reduce stockouts, delays, and supply chain risks.

• Assess vendor performance, pricing, reliability, and quality metrics.

• Generate and oversee purchase orders in alignment with production schedules, project pipelines, and backlog reports.

• Track material usage and modify purchasing and reorder levels accordingly.

• Collaborate with installation and scheduling teams to ensure timely material delivery prior to job commencement.

• Maintain comprehensive purchasing records and follow up on pending orders and deliveries.

• Manage inventory across the yard, warehouse, and company vehicles utilizing SOS Inventory or comparable systems.

• Establish and uphold FIFO inventory management practices.

• Identify and report on aged, excess, or slow-moving inventory items.

• Oversee the receipt, inspection, staging, and verification of incoming materials.

• Address shortages, discrepancies, damaged materials, and delivery issues with suppliers.

• Monitor material costs and pinpoint opportunities for expense reduction.

• Collaborate with Sales and Estimating teams to ensure accurate BOMs, material takeoffs, and pricing strategies.

• Provide weekly KPI reports on cost variances, supplier lead times, fill rates, and inventory availability.

• Assist with job costing and ensuring purchasing accuracy.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or a related field.

• Proficient negotiation and vendor management abilities.

• Experience in managing purchasing, inventory, purchase orders, and supplier relationships.

• Knowledge of inventory or ERP systems, such as SOS Inventory, QuickBooks, or similar platforms.

• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.

• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Strong follow-through capabilities and the ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

• Previous experience in the fencing industry or with a fencing contractor/franchise is preferred.

• Experience in sourcing vinyl, wood, aluminum, chain-link, or related construction materials is preferred.

• Background in construction, building materials, landscaping, hardscaping, or construction supply is preferred.

• Familiarity with job costing and construction billing cycles is preferred.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, material takeoffs, and BOMs is preferred.

• Experience collaborating with installation or field operations teams is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with company match.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Supportive work environment with a focus on work-life balance.