Procurement Operations Manager Jobs in Tacoma, WA

Description

Red Dot Corporation, the leading manufacturer of premium mobile HVAC systems and components for heavy-duty commercial, construction, agricultural, and military vehicles, is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead its U.S. procurement organization across both of its sites in Puyallup, WA and Memphis, TN.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Supply Chain, the Procurement Manager leads a team of procurement professionals responsible for supporting production, aftermarket, and new product introduction (NPI) across both sites. This position is responsible for developing the team, strengthening supplier partnerships, executing procurement strategy, and ensuring the organization has the people, processes, and supplier relationships needed to support current customer commitments and future business growth.

The role balances operational execution with strategic leadership - setting departmental priorities, developing talent, improving procurement processes, and driving supplier performance across the Puyallup and Memphis operations.

Key Responsibilities

Organizational Leadership

Lead, coach, mentor, and develop Red Dot's U.S. Procurement team across both sites.

Build an accountable, collaborative, and engaged team culture grounded in continuous improvement.

Establish departmental goals, priorities, and performance expectations aligned with company objectives.

Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching and feedback, and develop succession plans.

Develop standardized onboarding, training, and best practices.

Allocate departmental resources to support changing business priorities while fostering employee retention.

Procurement Operations

Lead procurement operations supporting production, aftermarket (AM), and new product introduction (NPI) demand.

Oversee purchase-order execution across OEM, AM, and NPI, and direct resolution of supplier performance issues, material shortages, and supply disruptions.

Establish, review, and drive departmental performance metrics and reporting.

Ensure master-data and blanket-release discipline so ERP/MRP planning signals remain accurate and trustworthy.

Standardize procurement processes across both sites.

Partner with Planning and Operations to respond to changing customer demand.

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Development

Execute procurement strategy in partnership with the Senior Director of Supply Chain.

Lead supplier negotiations involving pricing, contracts, lead times, and capacity.

Develop strategic supplier relationships and lead Quarterly Business Reviews and Executive Supplier Reviews.

Manage supplier scorecards and improvement initiatives.

Support supplier qualification, transitions, and supply-base optimization.

Reduce supply risk through supplier diversification and category management.

Business Partnership

Partner with Operations, Planning, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Sales, and Program Management.

Support new product introductions through supplier readiness.

Participate in S&OP, capacity planning, and executive business reviews.

Communicate procurement performance, risks, and mitigation strategies to stakeholders.

Represent Procurement as a trusted business partner across the organization.

Process Excellence & Systems

Champion continuous improvement initiatives across the procurement organization.

Support optimization of the current ERP/MRP system and future ERP implementations.

Promote data integrity and standardized procurement processes.

Develop procurement reporting and analytics.

Encourage Lean principles throughout the procurement organization.

Supply Chain Risk & Business Continuity

Monitor supplier capacity, financial health, and operational performance.

Develop contingency plans for critical suppliers and reduce sole-source dependency.

Partner with stakeholders to improve supply chain resilience.

Escalate emerging supply risks before customer impact.

Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline.

ASCM/APICS, ISM, or equivalent certification preferred.

Experience 

7+ years of progressive procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience within manufacturing.

3+ years leading procurement or purchasing teams.

Demonstrated experience developing teams and leading strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations.

Strong ERP/MRP experience within a manufacturing environment.

Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience preferred.

What Success Looks Like

A capable, accountable procurement organization built on collaboration and continuous improvement.

Stronger supplier partnerships with improved quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness.

Uninterrupted material availability supporting production and customer commitments.

Sourcing initiatives that improve competitiveness while reducing supply risk.

Scalable procurement processes that support Red Dot's continued growth.

Alignment with Company Values - R.I.S.E.

At Red Dot, how we achieve results is just as important as the results themselves. The Procurement Manager is expected to model and cultivate Red Dot's R.I.S.E. values throughout the procurement organization.

Respect: Build an inclusive, collaborative environment where employees, suppliers, and business partners are treated with professionalism, transparency, and respect.

Integrity: Demonstrate ethical leadership by honoring commitments, making sound decisions, and holding yourself and others accountable.

Service: Partner with internal stakeholders and suppliers to deliver solutions that support Red Dot's customers and business objectives, leading with a servant-leadership mindset.

Excellence: Champion continuous improvement, operational discipline, innovation, and professional development while setting high standards for performance.

As Procurement Manager, you are more than a functional leader; you are a culture leader, measured not only by business results but by your ability to develop people, strengthen partnerships, and exemplify Red Dot's R.I.S.E. values in every interaction.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear; frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms; and must be able to sit or stand at a computer for extended periods. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Total Compensation & Benefits

Red Dot Corporation offers the following total compensation package for this role:

Paid Sick Time / Paid Sick and Safe Time.

Personal Time Off (PTO).

Average of 14 paid holidays per year.

Employer-sponsored PPO Medical Plans, with employer-subsidized premiums of at least 70% for non-tobacco users.

Employer-sponsored PPO Dental Plans, with employer-subsidized premiums of at least 70% for non-tobacco users.

Employer-sponsored Vision Plans.

Free Employee Assistance Program for all employees.

Free Benefit Advocate access for insurance benefit inquiries.

401(k) employer contribution of 3% of annual salary, regardless of participation.

100% ESOP Company, with vesting beginning after 1,000 hours.

Employer-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) premiums.

Employer-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance premiums.

Voluntary benefits such as Flexible Spending Accounts, Daycare Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.

Salary Grade** for this role is as follows:

Min: $100,000/annual

Mid: $112,000/annual

Max: $125,000/annual

*Subject to all local, state and federal regulatory limits

** Salary grade levels and placement are all based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: applicable experience, education, skill set, market.

Red Dot is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.