Description
National Procurement Manager
Company: DRG
Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Compensation: $130,000 base + 20% annual bonus (paid quarterly)
Location: Phoenix, AZ
General Information
- Reports To: CFO
- Department: Procurement / Operations
- Travel: Monthly travel required (including occasional overnight)
About the Role
DRG is seeking a highly driven
National Procurement Manager to build and lead a centralized procurement function across a growing, decentralized organization. This is a high-impact role responsible for bringing structure, visibility, and cost discipline to purchasing activities nationwide.
You will combine
hands-on execution, data-driven analysis, and process development to optimize supplier performance, improve pricing consistency, and drive measurable savings across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Strategy & Execution
- Establish and lead a centralized procurement function in a decentralized environment
- Drive pricing consistency, rebate capture, and purchasing discipline
- Manage sourcing initiatives and ongoing procurement governance
- Centralize spend across materials, PPE, safety, and supplies
Supplier Management & Negotiation
- Lead sourcing events to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms
- Negotiate national/regional agreements, rebates, and payment structures
- Build and maintain supplier relationships, including participation in QBRs
- Ensure adherence to preferred supplier programs
Analytics & Reporting
- Develop reporting for price variance, supplier performance, and savings tracking
- Identify inefficiencies, leakage, and non-standard buying practices
- Improve visibility into purchasing activity across all locations
- Maintain purchase history, category analytics, and supplier insights
Process Development & Governance
- Design and implement procurement processes where none exist today
- Establish governance for rebate tracking and accountability
- Address data quality issues impacting visibility and performance
- Standardize procurement workflows across the organization
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with GMs, project teams, and operations leaders
- Provide real-time support for ordering, issue resolution, and supplier coordination
- Reduce procurement burden at the local level
- Expand procurement coverage into additional categories (travel, hotels, etc.)
Qualifications
Required:
- 3-5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain
- Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large datasets
- Experience with supplier negotiations, cost modeling, and TCO analysis
- Strong communication and ability to influence at all levels
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, low-structure environment
- Experience with ERP/CRM systems and openness to leveraging AI tools
Preferred:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field
- Construction or commercial industry experience (roofing not required)
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Combination of office and field work, including active construction sites
- Frequent walking, climbing ladders, and site inspections
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Exposure to weather conditions and construction environments
- Must follow all safety policies and procedures
Schedule & Travel
- Monday-Friday standard business hours
- Additional hours may be required based on business needs
- Monthly travel to support operations and supplier relationships
Why Join DRG?
- Direct exposure to executive leadership
- Opportunity to build and scale a national procurement function
- High-impact role influencing cost savings and operational efficiency
- Competitive compensation with quarterly performance-based incentives