Senior Procurement Manager

CRG; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

CRG, based in Charlotte, NC, seeks a Senior Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and procurement operations. This role focuses on developing and executing procurement strategies, reducing costs, and ensuring efficient purchasing and inventory processes.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, contract negotiations, and data-driven decision-making abilities, with advanced Excel and ERP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Logistics, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years in procurement, sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain management.
• 3+ years leading procurement teams and initiatives.
• Experience with supplier negotiations, RFQs/RFPs, contract management, and sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement operations and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Develop cost-reduction strategies and optimize supplier performance.
• Manage RFQ/RFP processes, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Negotiate terms, service agreements, and warranties with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier KPIs on cost, delivery, quality, and compliance.
• Oversee POs, inventory management, and procurement controls.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Supplier negotiations

RFQ/RFP management

Excel and data analysis

ERP systems

AI analytics in Excel

Cost optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power Query

Power Pivot

ERP systems

BI tools

Job description

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Compensation: $125,000 Base Salary + 15% Annual Bonus

Opportunity Type: Direct Hire | Permanent

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, procurement operations, and continuous improvement initiatives for a growing organization.

This individual will be responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies, optimizing supplier performance, reducing costs, and ensuring efficient purchasing and inventory management processes.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement leadership, contract negotiations, supplier relationship management, and data-driven decision-making. This position requires advanced Excel and analytical capabilities, along with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee procurement operations, strategic sourcing initiatives, and purchasing activities.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies focused on cost reduction, supplier performance, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation.
• Manage RFQ and RFP processes, supplier evaluations, contract negotiations, and vendor selection.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, contract terms, service agreements, warranties, and supplier performance expectations.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs related to cost, quality, delivery, responsiveness, and compliance.
• Oversee purchase order processes, procurement workflows, inventory management, and purchasing controls.
• Support demand forecasting, inventory planning, quarterly inventory counts, and reconciliation activities.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Operations, and other departments to support financial reporting, budgeting, and operational objectives.
• Analyze procurement spending, supplier costs, total cost of ownership (TCO), and opportunities for cost savings.
• Develop advanced Excel models, dashboards, and reports to evaluate purchasing trends, supplier performance, and sourcing strategies.
• Leverage ERP systems, business intelligence tools, and AI-supported analytics to improve procurement visibility and decision-making.
• Establish and maintain procurement policies, standard operating procedures, and internal controls.
• Partner with Legal and Internal Audit teams to ensure contract compliance and effective risk management.
• Lead, mentor, and develop procurement team members while establishing performance expectations and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field required.
• 7+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain management.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing procurement teams.
• Strong experience with supplier negotiations, RFQs, RFPs, contract management, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Proven ability to implement procurement process improvements, cost-reduction strategies, and internal controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including Power Query, Power Pivot, complex formulas, scenario modeling, and dashboard development.
• Experience utilizing AI-supported analytics within Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 to improve reporting, identify trends, and support business decisions.
• Strong experience developing analytical models to support supplier negotiations, demand planning, purchasing strategies, and cost optimization.
• Ability to analyze large datasets and translate findings into actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
• Strong financial acumen, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience with ERP systems and procurement reporting tools.