Job Description

Procurement Manager

About the Role

We’re seeking a Procurement Manager to lead a small purchasing team and drive supplier performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position plays a critical role in vendor management, contract negotiations, and ensuring operational continuity for both equipment and facility needs. Experience handling high purchasing volumes is essential; exposure to CNC or machining environments is an asset.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop two Buyers, setting daily priorities and ensuring effective purchasing operations.
• Establish clear procurement processes and maintain accuracy in purchase orders, supplier data, and communications.

Vendor Management

• Manage supplier relationships end-to-end, including selection, onboarding, performance reviews, and issue resolution.
• Monitor supplier delivery, quality, and reliability, driving corrective actions where needed.
• Support production and facility teams by ensuring timely supply of materials, consumables, and services.

Contract Negotiation & Commercial Oversight

• Lead negotiations on pricing, terms, agreements, and service levels.
• Analyze spend and seek cost-reduction opportunities while maintaining quality and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and maintain strong documentation practices.

Equipment & Facility Support

• Oversee procurement of machinery, equipment, tooling, and building-related services.
• Coordinate repairs, maintenance contracts, and service providers to support operational uptime.
• Manage supplier activities related to facility operations, ensuring safe and timely execution.

Operational Execution

• Manage purchasing in a high-volume environment with shifting priorities and tight timelines.
• Partner with production and maintenance teams to prevent supply disruptions.
• Identify risks in the supply chain and take proactive action to mitigate them.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement or purchasing experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Prior leadership experience managing Buyers or a small procurement team.
• Strong vendor management and contract negotiation capabilities.
• Experience handling high-volume purchasing workflows.
• CNC or machining industry experience is an advantage but not required.
• Solid communication and relationship-building skills across suppliers and internal teams.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems is preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunity to influence procurement strategy in a growing manufacturing organization
• Collaborative environment with strong cross-functional support