Excellerate Procurement Manager

FTI; Appleton (WI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading benefits

Career development support

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

FTI in Appleton, Wisconsin is seeking a Procurement Manager to execute procurement strategies and lead Purchasing Agents. The role involves developing purchasing systems and ensuring effective procurement processes.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of experience in operations management, along with strong leadership and collaborative skills. The position includes oversight of various purchasing functions and development of key supply chain relationships.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in successful operations management with industry experience.
• Experience leading teams and working collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of Purchasing agents and buyers for EnPTi/Faith Technologies.
• Implements purchasing processes and continuous improvement.
• Develops key supply chain relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Collaborative communication

Procurement metrics analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Company Culture: We care about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy, redefining energy design and consumption, and thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. As one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America, we focus on the mind/body/soul of our team members through our Culture of Care.

The Procurement Manager executes procurement strategy and develops purchasing systems to achieve service and profitability goals under the direction of the Director of Procurement. This position leads Purchasing Agents and drives best‑in‑class procurement processes, people and capability improvements. The ideal candidate has experience leading people or teams toward common goals and working in collaborative environments with diverse communication styles.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience: 5–7 years in successful operations management with appropriate industry experience.
• Travel: 25–50%
• Work schedule/location: 7 AM–5 PM, Monday‑Friday; work may be performed at any time to meet business needs. Incumbent must lead and function from various locations including a Faith office, remote, or work from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversight and management of the Purchasing agents and buyers for EnPTi/Faith Technologies.
• Develops and implements processes for entering, maintaining, and updating purchasing orders, data, and pricing in the system.
• Develops continuous improvement processes for Procure to Pay and coordinates with IS resources and Accounting resources to implement such systems.
• Integrates purchasing system with billing system to ensure material for service and T&M projects are billed in a consistent and profitable manner.
• Prepares and disseminates reporting information on purchasing system usage, consumption, vendor/material data, and status.
• Assists Director of Procurement with establishing key supply chain relationships/partnerships to support broader EnPTi goals and objectives.
• Develops, negotiates, maintains, and analyzes blanket agreement/preferred material pricing contracts.
• Using tools/systems/processes developed internally, incumbent implements, monitors, and analyzes procurement metrics including pricing comparisons, customer satisfaction, order volume, and other useful measures as needed.
• Demonstrates an approachable and collaborative interpersonal working style. Able to work with others and effectively influence those they lead as well as those they collaborate.
• Demonstrates the ability to plan for, complete, and implement assignments and responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates and leads the acceptance of company culture and an adoption of professional standards. Incumbent is a “functional ambassador” for EnPTi’s core values.
• Defines work to be done; clearly communicates vision, objectives, and helps to prioritize tasks to appropriate individuals. Delegates tasks to appropriate parties; clearly communicates needs and expectations. Measures and monitors the work of individual direct reports and/or collective team/taskforce team(s). Coaches and motivates direct reports/appropriate individuals to effectively perform; removes barriers to success and provides feedback, necessary resources, and open communication.
• Develops relationships with leaders, customers, and others that facilitate open dialogue and trust.
• Prepares, documents, and delivers direct report annual performance reviews.
• Responsible for ensuring employee’s professional development plans are in place and progressing.
• Responsible for working with Talent for any employee recognition and or discipline documentation.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned by the organization.

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Benefits

We provide industry‑leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. Our benefits package supports your career development, continuing education, and overall well‑being.

Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.