Strategic Procurement Leader

CEC; Haskell (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CEC Companies is seeking a Procurement Manager to drive cost-effective purchasing and a reliable supply chain. You will lead a procurement team, optimize strategies, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance across operations.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with operations, accounting, and key suppliers, with a focus on data-driven decision making and continuous improvement. Strong leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management experience.
• 5+ years in leadership roles with proven cost savings.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Streamline procurement processes through stakeholder engagement and clear communication.
• Lead, mentor and develop procurement team members.
• Identify cost-savings and efficiency opportunities.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with goals.
• Ensure compliance with procedures, processes, and policies.
• Oversee supplier selection, evaluations and performance analysis.
• Improve system and software efficiency through analysis and testing.
• Collaborate with accounts payable to ensure timely payments.
• Produce reports on procurement metrics and activities.
• Stay informed on industry trends and best practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder influence

Sourcing & negotiation

Supplier relations

Data analysis

ERP systems

Procurement software

MS Office

Leadership

Compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement software

Microsoft Office

Job description

CEC Companies is seeking a Procurement Manager to drive cost-effective purchasing and a reliable supply chain. You will lead a procurement team, optimize strategies, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance across operations.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with operations, accounting, and key suppliers, with a focus on data-driven decision making and continuous improvement. Strong leadership is essential.