Procurement Manager

Trident Maritime Systems; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Maritime Systems in Newport News, VA, is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee sourcing, supplier relations, and purchasing strategy to secure best value and supply continuity.

You will supervise a procurement team, partner with finance and operations, and drive cost reductions while maintaining quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Supply Chain Management.
• 5-10 years in procurement, sourcing, or vendor management.
• Proficient with MS Office and CRM systems.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Research market conditions and develop plans to source raw materials, equipment, or services.
• Evaluate vendors on capacity, financials, quality, and pricing.
• Secure favorable pricing, discounts, payment terms, and protective clauses.
• Lead procurement staff and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Independent work

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Suite

CRM Platforms

Job description

Position Summary

Procurement Manager is a skilled manufacturing professional who oversees an organization's acquisition of goods and services, aligning purchasing strategies with financial goals to secure the best value, quality, and supply continuity. Is responsible for overseeing Supplier relations and transportation details for a company. Their duties include evaluating their employers’ brand and target audience to determine what products to order, monitoring delivery times from warehouses or manufacturing plants to retail locations and hiring and training purchasing staff members to carry out purchasing tasks.

Job Description

TITLE: Procurement Manager

REPORTS TO: General Manager

Position Summary

Procurement Manager is a skilled manufacturing professional who oversees an organization's acquisition of goods and services, aligning purchasing strategies with financial goals to secure the best value, quality, and supply continuity. Is responsible for overseeing Supplier relations and transportation details for a company. Their duties include evaluating their employers’ brand and target audience to determine what products to order, monitoring delivery times from warehouses or manufacturing plants to retail locations and hiring and training purchasing staff members to carry out purchasing tasks.

Responsibilities / Authorities

• Research market conditions, identify business needs across departments, and develop plans to source raw materials, equipment, or services.
• Evaluate vendors using criteria like production capacity, financial stability, quality certifications, and pricing
• Secure favorable pricing, volume discounts, payment terms, and protective legal clauses to reduce total cost of ownership
• Maintain ongoing communication, track performance metrics (KPIs), and resolve delivery or quality disputes
• Mitigate supply chain disruptions by diversifying vendor bases, auditing supplier health, and creating backup plans.
• Review purchasing data to track spending patterns, eliminate maverick (unsanctioned) spend, and forecast future financial needs.
• Partner with finance, legal, operations, and production teams to ensure purchasing compliance and operational alignment
• Manage procurement staff, assign workflows, set departmental targets, and ensure adherence to company and regulatory policies.
• Developing sound, cost-effective strategies for the purchasing of materials used in the business
• Maintaining relationships with suppliers while continually scouting for additional vendors
• Evaluating spending operations while seeking ways to improve and enhance the quality of products purchased and the timeliness of deliveries
• Communicating with management regularly regarding the efficient flow of goods and services affecting production
• Conducting cost analysis and setting benchmarks for improvement
• Developing risk management procedures to mitigate losses in the event of product shortages
• Supervising a purchasing team and delegating tasks across departments when necessary
• Working closely with the company legal department to make sure contracts and terms are favorable
• Provides insight and input for the review and/or revision of current materials.
• Assists in the execution and management leaders to support Contract Due Dates.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Supply Chain Management
• 5-10 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain or vendor management.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Minimum 3 years’ use of Customer Relationship Management CRM Platforms.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and lead teammates
• Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Oral, written and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of supply chain risk, regulatory requirements, and ethical sourcing.
• Ability to develop vendor controls, contract safeguards
• Ability to identify issues through sound analysis and application of commercial acumen in all situations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Flexible with the ability to work effectively under pressure and manage conflicting priorities.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may sometimes be exposed to suspected workplace hazards relating to manufacturing steel products in fabrication and machining. The employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles or heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to pass a drug screening and background check
• Must comply with all company safety, quality, and operational procedures
• Must be able to work overtime as required to meet production demands
• Must be capable of maintaining consistent attendance and productivity in a production-focused environment