Strategic Procurement Leader Manufacturing

Vertech; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertech in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead the procurement function for projects and operations. You will oversee the purchasing team, negotiate enterprise contracts, and establish strategic vendor partnerships.

The role emphasizes cost savings and KPI development, budget management, policy compliance, and aligning sourcing with project timelines while driving continuous process improvements. Experience in manufacturing procurement and ERP systems is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in supply chain or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, MS Office, and industrial automation components.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company’s procurement strategy and team for project and operational requirements.
• Oversee creation and approval of RFQs, purchase orders, and change orders.
• Negotiate master service agreements, contracts, and pricing terms with key vendors.
• Establish and maintain strategic vendor partnerships and the preferred vendor program.
• Develop and report procurement KPI’s to executive leadership and project management.
• Manage the procurement department budget and drive cost savings initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Partner with accounting on vendor setup, tax-exempt status, and payment terms.
• Oversee returns and resolve escalated vendor disputes.
• Align procurement with project schedules and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Direct inventory management purchasing in coordination with shop leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement of procurement processes and ERP workflows.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Industrial automation components

Job description

Vertech in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead the procurement function for projects and operations. You will oversee the purchasing team, negotiate enterprise contracts, and establish strategic vendor partnerships.

The role emphasizes cost savings and KPI development, budget management, policy compliance, and aligning sourcing with project timelines while driving continuous process improvements. Experience in manufacturing procurement and ERP systems is required.