Procurement Manager

Tessenderlo Kerley Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical-Dental-Vision-Prescription insurance

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

Tessenderlo Kerley Inc. is looking for a Procurement Manager in Phoenix, Arizona to lead and mentor their procurement team. This role is crucial for ensuring that essential resources are available for operations while driving innovation and cost optimization.

The selected candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement strategic procurement processes and foster supplier relationships. Ideal applicants will have over ten years of relevant experience, particularly in the agriculture or manufacturing sectors.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in procurement/sourcing, particularly as a leader.
• Experience in agriculture, manufacturing, energy, or oil & gas industries is preferred.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen with a deep understanding of total cost of ownership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team.
• Implement best-in-class procurement processes and tools.
• Design and execute strategies that optimize total cost of ownership.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Supplier relationship management

Cost optimization

Contract negotiation

Market intelligence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Job description

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. is a company of diverse businesses unified by shared values and vision. We serve the agriculture, mining, industrial, and water reclamation markets with a broad range of products and technologies, worldwide. Serving these customers well is a passion and a commitment-one that the people of Tessenderlo Kerley find rewarding, empowering, and meaningful.

Role Description

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. is committed to driving innovation and excellence to greatly enhance the value provided by the Procurement Function. As a Procurement Manager for our company, you will play a critical role in leading the procurement team to ensure our plants and operations have the products, components and resources required to maintain their operations. This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes, purchases and systems whilst identifying opportunities for improvement to drive profitability.

Key Accountabilities (Performance Profile)

• Lead, mentor, and develop a lean, high-performing procurement team; prioritize and delegate workload to ensure agile and efficient execution across projects, plants, and business functions
• Drive the transformation and continuous improvement of the procurement function, implementing best-in-class processes, tools, and governance frameworks
• Develop and execute procurement strategies that optimize total cost of ownership (TCO), balancing cost, quality, service, and risk to deliver sustainable business value
• Act as a strategic business partner to Operations, Finance, and Project Teams, aligning procurement strategies with broader commercial and operational objectives
• Lead complex sourcing initiatives, including RFx development, bid evaluation, supplier selection, and contract negotiation for critical goods and services
• Champion innovation within procurement by identifying new sourcing models, supplier partnerships, and digital tools to improve efficiency and outcomes
• Design and implement proactive supply risk management strategies, ensuring resilience and continuity in the supply base
• Build, develop, and manage key supplier relationships, fostering collaboration, performance improvement, and long-term value creation
• Establish and track supplier performance metrics (e.g., scorecards), driving accountability and continuous improvement in quality, delivery, and cost
• Lead commercial negotiations and contract management activities, ensuring favorable terms, risk mitigation, and compliance with company standards
• Identify and deliver measurable cost savings and value creation opportunities through strategic sourcing, demand management, and supplier rationalization
• Ensure disciplined procurement execution, including timely and accurate purchase order management and contract compliance
• Influence and challenge stakeholders constructively to ensure alignment with procurement strategies and governance
• Conduct market intelligence, benchmarking, and industry analysis to inform sourcing strategies and maintain competitive advantage

Profile

Key Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related discipline
• 10+ years of progressive procurement/sourcing experience, including demonstrated success in a Procurement Manager or transformation-focused leadership role
• Proven track record of building, transforming, or significantly improving procurement functions, particularly in small or evolving organizations
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with deep understanding of total cost of ownership (TCO), cost drivers, and value levers
• Experience across sourcing, contracting, supplier management, and post-award contract execution
• Industry experience in AG, Manufacturing, Energy, or Oil & Gas preferred
• Experience working in lean or resource-constrained environments, requiring adaptability and hands-on leadership
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and procurement tools
• Medical-Dental-Vision-Prescription (low employee premiums!)
• 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching, up to the first 5% of employee contribution
• 401(k) Company Retirement Contribution at year-end at up to 4% of annual base salary
• Short-Term Incentive awards based on measured performance criteria
• Life Insurance – 2x Annual Base Salary
• Paid vacation and sick time, andten paid holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement -up to $5,000 per calendar year (non-taxable)
• Adoption Assistance - up to $7,500 in reimbursement assistance
• Childbearing and parental leave
• Business Travel Life & Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Telemedicine program - for you and your dependents
• Long-Term Disability insurance
• Company referral program

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.