Procurement Manager

ERock; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ERock is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead procurement for its manufacturing operations in Houston, Texas. This role involves overseeing procurement specialists and ensuring the availability of materials to support production schedules while enhancing supplier performance and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in procurement, along with a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. ERock values innovation and customer service, making this an exciting opportunity for leaders in the field.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of procurement or supply chain experience.
• 3+ years of procurement leadership experience.
• Experience negotiating supplier agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily procurement activities supporting ERT500 manufacturing operations.
• Manage Procurement Specialists and Buyers for workload balancing.
• Ensure purchase orders are acknowledged and maintained.

Skills

Supplier Negotiation

Analytical Thinking

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Advanced Microsoft Excel

ERP (Business Central preferred)

Job description

ERock is a leader and innovator in distributed energy. ERock has responded to long-term trends in electricity by becoming the first smart‑grid supplier to U.S. energy consumers. The company installs, operates, and integrates its highly flexible, low‑cost, and quick‑response distributed generation to increase reliability and stability, reduce costs, and decrease carbon footprint.

At ERock, our backup generators ensure that customers will never be without power, allowing their businesses to operate normally when there is an outage in the area. Our innovative approach provides customers with highly reliable, ultra‑clean backup generation at a fraction of the cost of traditional backup solutions. We seek those who share our commitment to customer service, innovation, and ingenuity.

Position Overview

The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading the day‑to‑day procurement activities supporting ERock’s manufacturing operations. This role manages the Procurement Specialists and Buyers supporting ERT500 production and is accountable for supplier execution, purchase order management, material availability, and procurement process discipline. Working closely with Manufacturing, Planning, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Logistics, the Procurement Manager ensures materials are available to support production schedules while continuously improving supplier performance, procurement processes, and operational efficiency. This position reports to the Vice President of Procurement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the daily procurement activities supporting ERT500 manufacturing operations.
• Manage Procurement Specialists and Buyers, balancing workload, priorities, and performance.
• Ensure purchase requisitions are converted into accurate purchase orders in a timely manner.
• Review supplier quotations and negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms within delegated authority.
• Ensure purchase orders are acknowledged and maintained throughout their lifecycle.
• Lead supplier recovery efforts for late deliveries, shortages, and delivery risks.
• Monitor supplier performance using key metrics including on‑time delivery, promise date accuracy, quality, lead time, and responsiveness.
• Conduct supplier business reviews and develop corrective action plans where required.
• Partner with Planning and Manufacturing to ensure uninterrupted material availability.
• Lead material shortage reviews and coordinate cross‑functional resolution activities.
• Coordinate with Engineering on engineering changes, new product introductions, and supplier implementation activities.
• Support production schedule changes through supplier communication and expediting.
• Develop, maintain, and improve procurement policies, standard operating procedures, and Business Central processes.
• Ensure purchasing documentation is complete, accurate, and audit‑ready.
• Develop procurement dashboards, KPIs, and performance reporting.
• Work with Quality, Finance, Legal, and Logistics to resolve supplier, commercial, and operational issues.
• Coach, mentor, and develop procurement team members through regular feedback and performance management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve efficiency, supplier performance, and scalability.
• Escalate critical supplier risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Vice President of Procurement.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of procurement or supply chain experience.
• 3+ years of procurement leadership experience.
• Manufacturing procurement experience.
• Experience negotiating supplier agreements.
• ERP experience (Business Central preferred).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS/ASCM, CPSM, or CPM certification.
• Experience supporting capital equipment or industrial manufacturing.
• Experience in high‑growth manufacturing environments.

Core Competencies

• Leadership
• Supplier Negotiation
• Analytical Thinking
• Project Management
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Relationship Building
• Continuous Improvement
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Sense of Urgency and Accountability

Do you have what it takes to join the ERock team? Send us your cover letter and resume today.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ERock is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

At ERock, we embrace diversity, including all the unique characteristics that make us human: race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, and education — to name a few. We understand and recognize that diverse backgrounds and perspectives strengthen our teams and our business. The foundation of our diversity efforts is closely tied to our core values specifically our value of “The Team” which includes “Mutual Respect, Openness, and Honesty.”