Sr Procurement Manager

Direct ChassisLink Inc. (DCLI); Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

401k with company match

PTO & holidays

Wellness resources

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Direct ChassisLink Inc. (DCLI) seeks a Senior Procurement Manager to lead the procurement function, optimize total cost of ownership, and align supplier strategies with Operations, Finance, and Legal.

You will manage procurement operations, inventory governance, contracts, and continuous improvement initiatives while partnering with cross-functional leaders to drive value, reduce risk, and improve supply chain performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; field: supply chain, business, finance, logistics, or engineering.
• 7+ years in procurement, sourcing, or purchasing.
• 3+ years in leadership of procurement teams.
• Strong experience with supplier negotiations, RFQs, RFPs, and contract management.
• Proven track record in process improvements and procurement controls.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all procurement activities with strategic direction and daily oversight.
• Develop sourcing strategies to improve quality, service, supplier performance, and cost efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to reduce expenses and streamline processes.
• Serve as SME for procurement policies and internal controls.
• Lead RFQ, RFP, and supplier evaluation processes.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, contracts, and service agreements with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs focused on cost, quality, delivery, and compliance.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit and Legal to strengthen governance and compliance.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Advanced analytics

Excel (Power Query/Power Pivot)

Data-driven decision making

Leadership

Communication

ERP systems

AI-enabled analytics

Cost reduction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

MBA or relevant advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel (Power Query/Power Pivot)

ERP systems

BI tools

Job description

The Senior Procurement Manager is responsible for leading the company's procurement function by developing strategic sourcing initiatives, managing supplier relationships, optimizing total cost of ownership (TCO), and ensuring the efficient acquisition of goods and services. This role provides leadership for procurement operations, inventory governance, sourcing activities, contract management, and continuous improvement initiatives while supporting organizational growth and operational excellence. The Senior Procurement Manager serves as a key business partner to Operations, Finance, Accounting, Commercial, IT, Legal, and executive leadership to drive value, reduce risk, and improve supply chain performance.

Duties And Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement Leadership

• Lead and manage all procurement activities, providing strategic direction and daily operational oversight.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that improve quality, service levels, supplier performance, and cost efficiency.
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce expenses, streamline processes, and increase operational effectiveness.
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for procurement and supply chain management policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Develop and maintain procurement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and internal controls.
• Lead RFQ, RFP, and supplier evaluation processes.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, contracts, warranties, and service agreements with suppliers.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships with both domestic and international vendors.
• Monitor supplier performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) focused on cost, quality, delivery, responsiveness, and compliance.
• Resolve supplier-related issues involving quality, delivery, invoicing, shortages, and claims.

Procurement Operations

• Oversee purchase order governance, procurement workflows, and post-order supply chain tracking.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, financial controls, and audit requirements.
• Manage inventory-related procurement processes and support quarterly inventory counts and reconciliation activities.
• Monitor demand forecasts and develop purchasing plans to support operational requirements.
• Partner with Accounting and Finance to support month-end and quarter-end close activities.
• Prepare, review, negotiate, and manage supplier agreements and contract modifications.
• Ensure supplier contracts adequately protect company interests through pricing, service level agreements, indemnification provisions, and risk mitigation measures.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit and Legal teams to strengthen procurement governance and compliance controls.

Data Analytics & Reporting

• Track, analyze, and report procurement performance metrics, including cost savings, supplier performance, inventory health, and spending trends.
• Perform total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses and supplier cost evaluations.
• Provide data-driven recommendations and executive-level reporting to support strategic decision-making.
• Utilize ERP systems and business intelligence tools to improve procurement visibility and effectiveness.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop procurement team members.
• Establish performance expectations and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Lead cross-functional business reviews with Operations, Finance, and key stakeholders.
• Drive organizational alignment on procurement objectives and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or purchasing experience.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing procurement teams.
• Strong experience with supplier negotiations, RFQs, RFPs, contract management, and strategic sourcing.
• Demonstrated success implementing process improvements and procurement controls.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Power Query, Power Pivot, complex formulas, scenario modeling, and dashboards.
• Experience leveraging AI-supported analytics within Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft 365 ecosystem to accelerate analysis, identify trends, and support decision-making.
• Experience building and maintaining analytical models to support sourcing strategies, cost-reduction initiatives, supplier negotiations, and demand planning.
• Ability to translate large, complex datasets into clear, actionable insights and executive-ready summaries.

Preferred

• Experience within transportation, manufacturing, equipment, fleet, or industrial operations.
• Professional certification such as CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, or CPM.
• Experience leading inventory management and demand planning initiatives.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Direct Reports

• Yes

We understand that your role at DCLI is only part of who you are. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package provide resources for you to be your best self, grow professionally and personally, and reach your full potential.

• Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance options for you and your family
• Ample PTO and paid holidays
• 401k with company match
• Flexibility to support a healthy work-life balance
• Wellness resources
• Company-sponsored parties, outings, and other perks

At DCLI, you’ll find that everyone – from your coworkers and managers to the senior leadership team – wants to see you succeed and there are opportunities available for you to develop in your current role and prepare to take that next step in your career:

• Internal training and educational resources
• Quarterly and annual awards for outstanding performance
• Pathways to promotions and access to advice, feedback, and mentorship
• Participation in professional organizations