Procurement Manager

Camco; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Camco Manufacturing in Greensboro, NC, seeks a Procurement Manager to own supplier relationships and lead six tactical buyers across direct and indirect spend. You will drive cost, quality, service, and supply continuity while aligning purchasing with production, inventory, and working-capital goals.

The role demands strong leadership, negotiation prowess, and hands-on execution in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Operations, Product

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain, finance, or related field.
• 5+ years leading procurement teams with coaching and performance management.
• Proven experience owning supplier relationships and resolving complex issues.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, organization, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience with tactical purchasing, material planning interfaces, PO management, and contract negotiation.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel/Office skills.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Own commercial relationships with assigned suppliers and serve as Camco’s primary accountability.
• Lead supplier negotiations, business reviews, corrective actions, and escalations across pricing, payment terms, lead times, MOQs, service levels, and other requirements.
• Track supplier performance against lead-time, on-time delivery, and in-full fulfillment targets.
• Develop and maintain supplier scorecards measuring quality, cost, delivery, and partnership performance.
• Identify supply, capacity, financial, geopolitical, and single-source risks; develop mitigation and contingency plans with internal stakeholders.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Product Management, Operations, and Finance to resolve supplier issues and improve performance.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of tactical buyers responsible for PO execution and follow-up.
• Develop the team’s procurement capabilities through structured training.
• Establish roles, priorities, service expectations, and performance measures for the team.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, finance, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Microsoft D365 ERP

Job description

Camco Manufacturing, founded in 1966 and headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of products for the RV, marine, camping, and broader outdoor recreation markets. With more than 1,000 employees, over 140 patents, thousands of products, and an extensive manufacturing and distribution footprint, Camco combines innovation, operational scale, and a commitment to delivering high-quality products and services to customers.

Position Summary

The Procurement Manager owns Camco’s supplier relationships and leads six tactical buyers responsible for day-to-day purchasing across direct and indirect spend, including resins, raw materials, finished goods, packaging, and MRO. As the primary commercial owner for assigned suppliers, this role drives competitive cost, supply continuity, quality, service, favorable terms, and effective risk management throughout the supplier lifecycle. The Procurement Manager sets clear priorities and KPIs, removes execution barriers, develops team capability, and aligns purchasing activities with production, inventory, working‑capital, and customer‑service objectives. Success requires strong people leadership, commercial judgment, supplier‑management discipline, and hands‑on execution in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the commercial relationship with assigned domestic and international suppliers and serve as Camco’s primary point of accountability.
• Lead supplier negotiations, business reviews, corrective actions, and escalations across pricing, payment terms, lead times, minimum‑order quantities, service levels, and other commercial requirements.
• Track supplier performance against lead‑time, on‑time delivery, and in‑full fulfillment targets, enforcing commitments while fostering professional relationships that support continuity and long‑term value.
• Develop and maintain supplier scorecards that measure quality, cost, delivery, and partnership performance.
• Identify supply, capacity, financial, geopolitical, and single‑source risks; develop mitigation and contingency plans in cooperation with key internal stakeholders.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Engineering, Product Management, Product Implementation, Operations, and Finance to resolve supplier issues and improve supplier performance.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of tactical buyers responsible for purchase order execution, acknowledgments, expediting, exception management, and supplier follow‑up.
• Develop the team’s commercial, analytical, ERP, negotiation, and supplier‑management capabilities through structured training.
• Establish clear roles, priorities, service expectations, and performance measures for the team. Provide regular feedback and hold team members accountable for results.
• Balance workload, maintain appropriate category and supplier coverage, and ensure backup coverage for each position.
• Monitor open purchase orders, past‑due commitments, shortages, lead‑time changes, pricing discrepancies, and other exceptions; direct timely resolution and escalation.
• Promote a culture of ownership, urgency, disciplined follow‑through, continuous improvement, and constructive cross‑functional partnership.

Procurement Performance and Governance

• Translate demand, inventory, and production requirements into actionable purchasing priorities that support material availability and working‑capital objectives.
• Partner closely with Strategic Sourcing and Logistics to manage and optimize total landed cost, including purchase price, freight, duties, tariffs, inventory carrying costs, and other supply‑chain expenses.
• Support new product development, strategic sourcing, cost‑reduction, cost‑avoidance, value‑engineering, and supplier‑consolidation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Camco procurement policies, delegated approval limits, supplier onboarding standards, purchase order terms, and documentation requirements.
• Maintain accurate procurement data, supplier records, trade agreements, pricing, lead times, and purchasing parameters in Microsoft D365.
• Prepare concise updates for leadership on supplier performance, material risks, purchasing execution, savings, and required decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement across procurement processes, systems, controls, and cross‑functional handoffs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience leading procurement teams, including direct responsibility for coaching, performance management, work allocation, and team results.
• Demonstrated experience owning supplier relationships and resolving complex commercial, delivery, quality, and service issues.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, organization, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Strong knowledge of tactical purchasing, material planning interfaces, purchase order management, supplier performance management, sourcing, and contract negotiation.
• Experience using ERP or MRP systems and advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to lead effectively in a fast‑paced environment, navigate ambiguity, adapt to changing priorities, and manage competing demands with limited day‑to‑day supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Procurement leadership experience in manufacturing, distribution, consumer products, or another complex operating environment.
• Experience with Microsoft D365 ERP.
• Professional certification such as CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, or a comparable procurement or supply‑chain credential.

Camco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law and are committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.