Procurement Manager

Buckingham Search; Middleton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm is seeking a Procurement Manager to optimize procurement in the Great Lakes and Northeast regions. Key responsibilities include managing sourcing strategies and collaborating with regional leaders to drive savings and efficiency improvements. Ideal candidates will have 5-7 years of experience in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and a proven ability to influence stakeholders.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Paid time off and holidays

Educational assistance programs

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in procurement or supply chain required.
• Strong track record in delivering savings and relationship management.
• Willingness to travel 15-25%.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational and tactical procurement strategies.
• Drive sourcing initiatives including RFPs and contract negotiations.
• Identify cost-reduction initiatives to optimize Total Cost of Ownership.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Strategic sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Procurement Manager

Location: Middleton, MA (4 days onsite, 1 day work from home) | Travel: 15–25%

Join a high-impact team driving operational excellence, strategic sourcing, and regional procurement leadership. As a Procurement Manager, you will play a critical role in optimizing the procurement function across the Great Lakes and Northeast regions. You’ll lead sourcing strategy, manage a significant spend portfolio, and influence decision-makers across operations to deliver measurable cost savings, supply chain efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and execute operational and tactical procurement strategies aligned with global and zone-level goals across two key regions.
• Drive end-to-end sourcing initiatives, including RFPs, contract negotiations, and vendor selection—ensuring competitive pricing, risk mitigation, and supply assurance.
• Act as the procurement lead for regional Plant Managers, General Managers, and Operations Leaders—translating category strategies into actionable site-level execution.
• Identify and execute cost-reduction initiatives and efficiency opportunities to optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) across categories.
• Champion procurement policies, ethics, and training while embedding consistent standards across all purchasing activities.
• Where applicable, oversee and mentor local Buyers or Warehouse Managers, contributing to team capability and succession planning.
• Use KPIs and dashboards to measure results, report savings, and present insights to operational and executive leadership.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5–7 years in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain, ideally in a multi-site or regional role. Strong track record in delivering savings and building relationships across cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing, vendor management, compliance, and procurement systems.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional initiatives.
• Willingness to travel 15–25% within assigned regions domestically.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation aligned with your experience and impact.
• Health & Wellbeing: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Financial Security: 401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options, plus employer contributions.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, and flexible “dress for your day” culture.
• Growth & Learning: Educational assistance and leadership development programs.
• Additional Benefits: Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts, and exclusive discounts on services and products.