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Position Summary

The Procurement Manager facilitates procurement processes across company operations to ensure cost effective purchasing and a reliable supply chain.  This role delivers value through optimized procurement strategies, strong supplier management, effective contract administration, and close collaboration with operations, accounting, project controls, and key suppliers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Streamline procurement processes through proactive engagement and clear communication with stakeholders
• Lead, mentor and develop procurement team members
• Identify stakeholder purchasing needs, cost-savings, and efficiency opportunities
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals
• Resolve issues with innovative, value-driven solutions
• Drive and ensure compliance with procedures, processes, and policies
• Oversee the supplier selection process, conduct supplier evaluations and performance analysis
• Improve system and software efficiency through analysis, testing, research, and review
• Partner with accounts payable to monitor supplier accounts and ensure timely, accurate payments
• Produce and present reports on procurement metrics and related activities
• Stay informed on industry trends, market conditions and best practices.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective completion of tasks and projects.

Education and Experience

• 10+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management.
• 5+ years of progressive procurement experience, including leadership responsibility.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration is a plus.
• Any relevant certifications are a plus.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
• Demonstrated track record of achieving cost savings and process improvements.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and procurement software; familiarity with data analysis tools a plus.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Adept to work independently, manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail with commitment to quality
• Ability to plan, delegate and evaluate progress towards goals while meeting deadlines
• Proficient in procurement and accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to compile and analyze data to generate reports
• Knowledge of supply chain management principles, applicable regulations, compliance requirements, and industry best practices
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with various departments and levels of personnel.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires mobility within an office environment.
• Regularly required to talk and hear. Effectively communicate with others both written and orally, including using the telephone.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• The employee may be required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and bend.
• May be required to stoop, kneel, and crouch.   Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. 
• Possess good hearing, normal or corrected.
• The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The employee may be required to climb stairs.
• Must be able to work 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week, and overtime as required and night or weekend shifts, as needed.

CEC Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We are committed to attracting and retaining the best-qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.