Procurement Manager in Cartersville

Energy Jobline ZR; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead its purchasing team and modernize sourcing and vendor strategy. The role reports to the VP of Operations in a growing manufacturing environment in the Southeast U.S. The position emphasizes KPI-driven processes and an upcoming ERP rollout.

You will guide a four-person buyer team, balance cost, lead time, and ROI, and develop performance metrics. A path to Plant Manager or executive-level roles is highlighted in the description.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Operations Management.
• 5–7 years of experience in a senior procurement or supply chain leadership role, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience sourcing new vendors and negotiating contracts to reduce lead times and costs.
• Experience leading a small team of buyers and managing performance.
• Experience using ERP systems to track data and build performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the purchasing team and implement KPI-driven sourcing processes.
• Oversee modernization of sourcing and vendor strategy.
• Report to the VP of Operations and drive ERP rollout with KPI metrics.

Skills

Vendor sourcing

Contract negotiation

Team leadership

Cost/ROI optimization

ERP data tracking

KPI development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Operations Management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

A growing manufacturing company is looking for a Procurement Manager to lead its purchasing team and modernize its sourcing and vendor strategy. This role oversees a team of four buyers and reports to the VP of Operations at a company undergoing rapid growth in the southeastern US. The position offers a chance to build KPI-driven processes as the company rolls out a new ERP system.

YOU'LL BE A GREAT FIT IF YOU:

• Have experience sourcing new vendors and negotiating contracts to reduce lead times and costs.
• Can lead a small team of buyers with strong personalities without micromanaging.
• Understand how to balance cost, lead time, and ROI when making sourcing decisions.
• Are comfortable using ERP systems to track data and build performance metrics.

WHAT YOU GET:

• The challenge of building and modernizing a procurement department from the ground up.
• A clear path to advancement into a Plant Manager or executive-level role within five to ten years.
• A collaborative team environment working closely with operations leadership.
• Competitive pay with bonus eligibility based on performance.

TO BE CONSIDERED, YOU'LL NEED:

A bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Operations Management, plus 5 to 7 years of experience in a senior procurement or supply chain leadership role, ideally in a manufacturing environment.