Procurement Manager

Fit Recruiting; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Fit Recruiting is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager in Mobile, AL to oversee daily purchasing activities, manage vendor relationships, negotiate pricing and terms, and ensure timely delivery of materials to support production schedules.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in procurement or supply chain roles within industrial/manufacturing settings, strong negotiation and organizational skills, and proficiency with ERP systems and Incoterms.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in procurement, purchasing or supply chain management.
• Experience in industrial/manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Strong vendor negotiation and sourcing skills.
• Knowledge of purchasing contracts and Incoterms is beneficial.
• Experience with ERP systems and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily procurement and purchasing activities to support production and projects.
• Build and maintain supplier/vendor relationships and negotiate pricing and terms.
• Coordinate bidding and sourcing to achieve cost savings and timely deliveries.
• Manage purchase orders, monitor orders, and expedite as needed.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Estimating, Finance and Operations to align material needs.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Sourcing

Purchasing

ERP systems

Incoterms

ASME codes

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Fit Recruiting is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join a well-established industrial manufacturing organization in the Mobile area. This position will be responsible for overseeing daily purchasing activities, managing vendor relationships, negotiating pricing, controlling material costs, and ensuring materials are sourced and delivered to support production and project schedules.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management, along with excellent negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily procurement and purchasing activities to support production and project schedules.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, freight rates, and vendor agreements.
• Coordinate competitive bidding and sourcing initiatives to achieve cost savings.
• Evaluate vendor performance based on pricing, quality, delivery, and reliability.
• Source materials and equipment from domestic and international suppliers as needed.
• Prepare, process, and manage purchase orders.
• Monitor outstanding orders, track deliveries, and expedite materials as needed.Review purchasing budgets and monitor material costs.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve purchasing efficiencies.
• Work closely with Project Management, Estimating, Finance, and Operations to coordinate material needs.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, and job-costing records within the ERP system.
• Resolve supplier issues, delivery delays, and purchasing discrepancies.
• Assist with inventory management and material planning.
• Support improvements to procurement procedures and vendor management processes.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain management, or a related field.
• Experience in an industrial, manufacturing, construction, or project-based environment preferred.
• Strong vendor negotiation, sourcing, and purchasing experience.
• Knowledge of purchasing contracts and commercial terms and conditions.
• Experience managing purchase orders, vendor relationships, and material deliveries.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and inventory management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across departments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of Incoterms and international purchasing is a plus.
• Familiarity with ASME code materials is a plus.

No fee to candidates. All inquiries are confidential.