Regional Procurement Leader – Southeast

Socket.dev; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company‑匹

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and training

Job summary

Loenbro, LLC, based in Atlanta, GA, seeks a Regional Procurement Manager to lead purchasing and tool management across regions, optimize vendor relations, and drive cost-efficient project execution. This on-site role reports to the Director of Procurement and requires strong negotiation and team leadership.

You will oversee daily purchasing activities, ensure DOA-compliant purchasing, and collaborate with project managers to resolve material issues while delivering value and efficiency across

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years purchasing/warehouse management experience in electrical or construction.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in MS Office and computerized purchasing systems.
• Knowledge of market dynamics, cost analysis, and supply chain principles.
• Ability to assess and implement cost-saving measures effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the Purchasing and Tool teams across all regions.
• Interview, hire, and train team members; ensure professional development.
• Set expectations for purchase orders, invoices, and vendor communications.
• Motivate, organize, and encourage teamwork to meet productivity and accuracy goals.
• Conduct regular meetings with team leads and regional managers to align purchasing strategies with project needs.
• Manage daily purchasing activities including orders, buyouts, and vendor coordination.
• Review buyouts and quotes on high-value materials; verify cost accuracy and potential savings.
• Maintain consistency in the purchasing process and ensure accurate information flow to the field.
• Respond to field communications promptly and provide purchasing reports on a regular basis.
• Approve orders requiring higher-level authorization and ensure compliance with DOA limits.
• Collaborate with project managers to resolve material issues and reduce PO volume inefficiencies.
• Monitor market and delivery conditions to anticipate material availability and price fluctuations.
• Evaluate and approve vendor performance on a quarterly basis.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key vendors across the states within each region.
• Ensure negotiated pricing, payment terms, and discounts on high-volume materials are followed.
• Ensure vendors adhere to quality of service and delivery standards.
• Pursue alternative materials and cost-saving solutions to improve margins.
• Coordinate vendor evaluations, maintain contract compliance, and ensure transparent documentation of purchasing policies.
• Analyze and document material and tool processes to identify efficiency gains.
• Collaborate with project management to develop strategic purchasing initiatives aligned with company goals.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts across purchasing to streamline communication, improve cost control, and enhance value creation.
• Communicate market conditions and pricing trends to management weekly.
• Participate with project managers in the development of specifications for materials and substitutes.
• Plan future capacity requirements to meet growth and operational demands.
• Maintain accurate records of all purchases, requisitions, and vendor communications.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to verify invoices against purchase orders.
• Provide regular updates and reports to the Operations Management teams.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and environmental objectives.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Independent work

Market dynamics

Cost analysis

Supply chain principles

Cost-saving measures

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Loenbro, LLC, based in Atlanta, GA, seeks a Regional Procurement Manager to lead purchasing and tool management across regions, optimize vendor relations, and drive cost-efficient project execution. This on-site role reports to the Director of Procurement and requires strong negotiation and team leadership.

You will oversee daily purchasing activities, ensure DOA-compliant purchasing, and collaborate with project managers to resolve material issues while delivering value and efficiency across