Strategic Procurement Manager

FutureFuel Corporation; Batesville (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

FutureFuel Chemical Company in Batesville, Arkansas, is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee end-to-end supply chain for direct chemicals and indirect materials. You will design sourcing strategies, negotiate supplier contracts, and manage ERP-driven inventory to ensure on-time, on-budget material flow for growth.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in procurement or logistics, strong ERP/SAP and Excel skills, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in procurement, purchasing, or logistics management.
• High proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP), and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Proven track record of closing highly favorable supplier and freight carrier agreements.
• Strong mathematical and problem-solving skills to read complex financial datasets and forecast price trends.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to align cross-functional goals across finance, operations, and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• ProcurementStrategy: Design and execute purchasing strategies to secure raw materials, goods, or services at competitive market rates.
• VendorManagement: Source, evaluate, and build long-term relationships with global and domestic suppliers using objective performance scorecards.
• ContractNegotiation: Lead complex contract negotiations regarding pricing, credit terms, lead times, and SLAs.
• Inventory: Monitor warehouse stock levels using ERP/MRP systems to optimize inventory balances with plant personnel.
• CostOptimization: Analyze supply chain data and financial metrics to identify bottlenecks and implement transportation cost-saving initiatives.
• TeamLeadership: Supervise, mentor, and evaluate the performance of purchasing technologists.

Skills

Procurement management

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Inventory management

Cost optimization

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems (SAP)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

FutureFuel Chemical Company in Batesville, Arkansas, is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee end-to-end supply chain for direct chemicals and indirect materials. You will design sourcing strategies, negotiate supplier contracts, and manage ERP-driven inventory to ensure on-time, on-budget material flow for growth.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in procurement or logistics, strong ERP/SAP and Excel skills, and proven leadership.