Procurement Manager

ZipRecruiter; Port Clinton (OH); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee purchasing operations and sourcing initiatives. This remote full-time role involves developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and leveraging ERP systems like Microsoft Dynamics 365 for optimal efficiency. Ideal candidates possess strong procurement experience, negotiation skills, and familiarity with the telecom industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Industry experience in broadband, telecommunications, utilities, or construction.
• Strong quantitative/analytical mindset; a 'numbers person.'

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to support business growth.
• Build and manage key supplier relationships.
• Lead vendor negotiations and performance evaluations.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Vendor Management

Inventory Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Procurement Manager

We are seeking a Procurement Manager to lead our purchasing operations and strategic sourcing initiatives. This critical role ensures that materials, equipment, and services are procured on time, at the right cost, and aligned with our project timelines and company goals. You'll be working cross-functionally with Field Operations, Construction, Engineering, and Finance teams to forecast demand, manage supplier relationships, and build systems that support our growth. As we evolve from manual processes to more automated solutions in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, your experience in procurement systems will be essential to our transformation. This is a remote, full-time opportunity.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and execute sourcing strategies to support business growth and scalability.
2. Build and manage key supplier relationships to ensure competitive pricing, reliability, and responsiveness.
3. Lead vendor negotiations, contract management, and performance evaluations.
4. Monitor market trends to proactively address supply risks and constraints.
5. Oversee and approve purchase orders, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely fulfillment.
6. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to forecast demand and align purchasing with project schedules.
7. Ensure clear procurement processes and maintain documentation and approval workflows.
8. Refine procurement processes within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP systems.
9. Partner with accounting and warehouse teams to reconcile receipts, invoices, and inventory records.
10. Negotiate long-term agreements that optimize total cost of ownership.
11. Track and report on cost savings, supplier performance, and SLA adherence.
12. Maintain up-to-date records of bids, pricing, and supplier contracts.
13. Work closely with field operations, construction, engineering, and finance teams to align on material needs and inventory levels.
14. Communicate supplier lead times and sourcing changes to project teams.
15. Generate and analyze procurement reports from ERP systems to support data-driven decisions.
16. Monitor procurement KPIs to ensure consistent availability of materials and support for operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field (not required).
• Industry experience in broadband, telecommunications, utilities, or construction.
• Familiarity with telecom infrastructure materials.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and vendor management skills.
• Experience in ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or SAP.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management and demand forecasting.
• Strong quantitative/analytical mindset; a "numbers person."
• Proactive, detail-focused, and highly organized.
• Must be able to travel to Port Clinton, OH.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement certifications are a plus but not required.