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Procurement & Operations Manager

📍 Location: Port Monmouth, New Jersey, United States(Hybrid)

🏢 Industry: Construction

💼 Work Setting: Hybrid

Are you passionate about leading procurement operations, optimizing supply chain performance, and building strategic supplier partnerships that drive successful project delivery?

We are seeking a Director of Procurement & Operations to lead end-to-end sourcing, purchasing, logistics, and operational excellence initiatives. This leadership role offers the opportunity to oversee complex project procurement, develop strategic vendor relationships, improve operational processes, and lead cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

• Lead the full procurement lifecycle from product selection and vendor sourcing through purchasing, logistics coordination, and final delivery.
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing programs that balance quality, cost efficiency, and project requirements.
• Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships to ensure reliable delivery, competitive pricing, and exceptional service levels.
• Negotiate contracts, commercial agreements, pricing structures, and supplier performance expectations.
• Establish vendor management frameworks, supplier scorecards, and sourcing strategies to maximize value and operational effectiveness.

Project Execution & Delivery Management

• Oversee the successful execution of multiple concurrent projects, ensuring procurement activities align with budget, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Manage teams responsible for end-to-end procurement and logistics coordination.
• Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, cost control, purchasing expenditures, and profit margin targets.
• Ensure projects are delivered efficiently while mitigating risks related to sourcing, logistics, and vendor performance.

Supply Chain & Logistics Management

• Direct logistics planning and delivery operations to ensure materials and products arrive according to project schedules.
• Coordinate with vendors, transportation providers, warehouses, and project teams to prevent delays and improve delivery performance.
• Monitor shipping activities and resolve logistical challenges proactively.
• Ensure compliance with transportation requirements, supplier agreements, and operational standards.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop procurement, operations, and project support professionals.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Establish training initiatives to improve product knowledge, procurement capabilities, and supplier engagement practices.
• Support employee development through coaching, performance management, and career growth opportunities.

Operational Excellence & Business Support

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on procurement workflows, operational efficiency, and supply chain optimization.
• Develop policies, procedures, and best practices that improve scalability and project execution.
• Support critical business operations, compliance requirements, vendor documentation, and administrative functions.
• Implement reporting and analytics to measure procurement effectiveness, supplier performance, cost savings, and operational outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Procurement, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or operations management.
• At least 2 years of experience leading teams, managing direct reports, or overseeing a business function.
• Proven success managing supplier relationships and procurement activities across multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience managing pricing strategies, project budgets, cost control, and profitability targets.
• Strong understanding of sourcing, procurement, contract negotiation, and supplier management best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and project management tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within commercial interiors, furniture, construction, facilities, manufacturing, or project-based industries.
• Knowledge of freight logistics, transportation management, and shipping concepts.
• Familiarity with sourcing optimization, supplier performance management, and strategic procurement methodologies.
• Experience developing vendor evaluation programs, supplier scorecards, and volume pricing strategies.
• Understanding of inventory management, order fulfillment, and supply chain planning.
• Experience managing projects in design-build, construction, commercial services, or related environments.

What You'll Bring

• Strong procurement leadership and supplier relationship management expertise.
• Strategic thinking combined with operational execution excellence.
• Exceptional negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders, and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A passion for continuous improvement, team development, and delivering measurable business results.