Strategic Procurement Lead

VIVA Railings; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVA Railings in Lewisville, TX is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead sourcing strategies and supplier relationships supporting production and business objectives.

You will negotiate contracts, manage budgets, and collaborate with production, engineering, quality assurance, and logistics teams to optimize cost, lead times, and risk across the supply chain.

Strong analytical skills, ERP proficiency, and a track record of delivering measurable savings are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably discrete manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and supplier management skills.
• Knowledge of procurement software and ERP systems.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to manage budgets and forecast needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with production schedules and business goals.
• Balance sourcing between outsourced suppliers to optimize cost, quality, and lead times.
• Develop and manage a system to identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and reliability and drive continuous improvement.
• Mitigate supplier risk tactics including dual sourcing and stock arrangements; build strong supplier relationships.
• Manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy, timely placement, and compliance with company policies.
• Coordinate with internal production teams to forecast material requirements and adjust procurement plans accordingly.
• Track and expedite orders to prevent production delays.
• Analyze market trends and supplier pricing to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Work with production, engineering, quality assurance, and logistics teams to align procurement with operational needs.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Negotiation

Supplier management

Budgeting

ERP systems

Analytical mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related

Tools

Procurement software

ERP systems

Job description

VIVA Railings in Lewisville, TX is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead sourcing strategies and supplier relationships supporting production and business objectives.

You will negotiate contracts, manage budgets, and collaborate with production, engineering, quality assurance, and logistics teams to optimize cost, lead times, and risk across the supply chain.

Strong analytical skills, ERP proficiency, and a track record of delivering measurable savings are essential for success in this role.