Procurement Manager

Staff-Up LLC; Kansas; On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff-Up, LLC is seeking a full-time procurement Manager to lead sourcing and purchasing strategies for raw materials and services while overseeing the Purchasing team. The role requires strong leadership and deep experience in procurement to drive cost savings and supplier excellence.

Reporting to the leadership team, you will manage a two-person purchasing staff, optimize inventory planning, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Sales, and Accounting to resolve pricing and contract issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience; government contracting a plus.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• CPSM, CPPM or similar procurement certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing, purchasing, and supplier relationship management.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to maximize value and profitability.
• Manage and develop a team of purchasing professionals through coaching, performance management, and training.
• Analyze purchasing, inventory, and sales data to improve forecasting, pricing, and inventory levels.
• Monitor supplier performance, quality, and risk, and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Develop and improve procurement policies, procedures, and reporting, including MRP processes.
• Lead RFPs and evaluate new suppliers and business opportunities.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Sales, Accounting, and other departments to resolve purchasing, pricing, and invoice issues.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and service levels.
• Support additional procurement and operational initiatives as needed.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Leadership

Data analysis

Excel advanced

Supplier negotiations

Contract management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

MRP systems

ERP software

Job description

Job Description

Staff-Up, LLC is seeking a full-time procurement Manager to lead sourcing and purchasing strategies for raw materials and services while overseeing the Purchasing team.

Shift: Monday-Friday 6:50AM-3:20PM

Salary: $60,590-$75K

This role is responsible for supplier relationships, contract negotiations, inventory planning, cost savings, procurement analytics, and continuous process improvement to support manufacturing and business growth.

What You'll Do:

• Lead strategic sourcing, purchasing, and supplier relationship management.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to maximize value and profitability.
• Manage and develop a team of purchasing professionals through coaching, performance management, and training.
• Analyze purchasing, inventory, and sales data to improve forecasting, pricing, and inventory levels.
• Monitor supplier performance, quality, and risk, and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Develop and improve procurement policies, procedures, and reporting, including MRP processes.
• Lead RFPs and evaluate new suppliers and business opportunities.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Sales, Accounting, and other departments to resolve purchasing, pricing, and invoice issues.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and service levels.
• Support additional procurement and operational initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience; government contracting experience is a plus.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Microsoft Excel experience.
• Experience with inventory planning, forecasting, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• CPSM, CPPM, or similar procurement certification is a plus.

Reporting Structure:

• Supervises 2 direct reports.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to work extensively on a computer, review reports and data, and perform detailed visual tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Staff-Up, LLC participates in E-Verify

Work Location: In person