Purchasing & Procurement Manager

Salas O'Brien

Purchasing & Procurement Manager tasked with sourcing and purchasing to support engineering, construction, and manufacturing operations. Collaborating with teams to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $110,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute procurement strategies that ensure continuous supply of raw materials, fabricated parts, and equipment for manufacturing operations
Collaborate with engineering teams to source specialized components, ensuring technical specifications and quality requirements are met
Build and manage supplier relationships, focusing on cost, quality, lead time, and innovation
Negotiate contracts, pricing, and long-term supply agreements with vendors to secure favorable terms
Monitor supplier performance through key metrics (on-time delivery, quality, cost competitiveness)
Partner with project management, production planning and operations to forecast material needs and align procurement with demand schedules
Manage risk related to supply chain disruptions, shortages, and fluctuating material costs
Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety requirements, and company policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or related field (Master’s or professional certification such as CPM, CPSM, or CIPS preferred)
10+ years of purchasing experience in engineering, construction, manufacturing, or technical environment
2+ years of experience in purchasing managerial role, overseeing procurement operations, developing teams and leading purchasing functions
Proven negotiation, contract management, and vendor relationship skills in project-based procurement environment
Knowledge of procurement best practices, compliance requirements, ERP systems, and procurement software
Experience with technical specifications, components, and engineered systems
Leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams
Proven expertise leading multiple procurement initiatives

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and company holidays
Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
Professional development support

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurement strategiescontract managementvendor relationship managementnegotiationsupply chain managementrisk managementcompliance requirementsprocurement best practicestechnical specificationsERP systems

Soft Skills

leadershipteam developmentcollaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingstrategic thinkinganalytical skillsrelationship buildingnegotiation skillsproject management

Certifications

CPMCPSMCIPS