Plant Procurement Lead: Cost-Saving & Supplier Leadership

A.T. STAFFING; Jacksonville (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Procurement Lead in Jacksonville, Texas, to oversee purchasing operations and manage a procurement team. The role involves developing supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, and aligning local sourcing with global strategies. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related fields, extensive procurement experience, and strong negotiation skills. This position offers an opportunity to influence purchasing strategies in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement or purchasing experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Experience in manufacturing, HVAC, or industrial production preferred.
• Knowledge of compliance standards and sustainability requirements is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide the local procurement team; assign workloads and review performance.
• Ensure timely execution of purchase orders and delivery schedules.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating pricing and contracts.
• Work closely with the Cluster Procurement Manager to align local sourcing with global strategies.
• Ensure adherence to company procurement policies and ethical sourcing standards.
• Track KPIs and provide regular reports to plant leadership.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Quality, and Engineering.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks by developing alternate sourcing strategies.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Contract management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree

Tools

SAP

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Procurement Lead in Jacksonville, Texas, to oversee purchasing operations and manage a procurement team. The role involves developing supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, and aligning local sourcing with global strategies. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related fields, extensive procurement experience, and strong negotiation skills. This position offers an opportunity to influence purchasing strategies in a dynamic environment.