Procurement Manager

Applied Technical Services, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Technical Services, LLC is seeking a Procurement Manager to develop and lead procurement activities, standardize purchasing practices, optimize supplier relationships, and drive cost savings across the organization. The role combines strategic planning with hands-on execution to improve procurement performance and vendor management while supporting operational objectives.

The Procurement Manager partners with operational and financial leaders to ensure cost-effective strategies, contract

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies, policies, and purchasing practices that align with organizational goals.
• Manage supplier relationships, contracts, and performance metrics including pricing, quality, and delivery performance.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers when existing vendor performance does not meet expectations.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with fleet management organizations and other key vendors.
• Lead cost savings initiatives and support change management efforts to drive organizational adoption.
• Partner with business leaders to understand procurement requirements for upcoming projects and operational needs.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate purchasing activities to support business operations.
• Participate in annual planning and budgeting processes to forecast major expenditures.
• Track and monitor procurement compliance across locations and business units.
• Prepare and deliver reports on vendor performance, procurement KPIs, benchmarking activities, and cost analyses.
• Execute large purchase orders and oversee fulfillment and delivery processes.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify procurement-related challenges and implement solutions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

Job description

The Procurement Manager is responsible for developing and leading procurement activities, establishing standardized purchasing practices, optimizing supplier relationships, and driving cost savings initiatives across the organization. This position combines strategic planning with hands‑on execution to improve procurement performance, enhance vendor management, and support operational objectives. The Procurement Manager partners closely with operational and financial leaders to ensure cost-effective procurement strategies, supplier performance management, contract optimization, and compliance with company purchasing standards. This role plays a key part in supporting organizational growth, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies, policies, and purchasing practices that align with organizational goals.
• Manage supplier relationships, contracts, and performance metrics including pricing, quality, and delivery performance.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers when existing vendor performance does not meet expectations.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with fleet management organizations and other key vendors.
• Lead cost savings initiatives and support change management efforts to drive organizational adoption.
• Partner with business leaders to understand procurement requirements for upcoming projects and operational needs.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate purchasing activities to support business operations.
• Participate in annual planning and budgeting processes to forecast major expenditures.
• Track and monitor procurement compliance across locations and business units.
• Prepare and deliver reports on vendor performance, procurement KPIs, benchmarking activities, and cost analyses.
• Execute large purchase orders and oversee fulfillment and delivery processes.Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify procurement‑related challenges and implement solutions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and reduce costs.