Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain Leader

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation; Florida; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Competitive base salary

Career growth opportunities

Team-oriented culture

Annual bonus opportunities

Generous benefits and 401k

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is seeking a Manager, Procurement to lead company-wide sourcing, inventory management, and procurement strategy. You will optimize supplier performance, drive cost reductions, and ensure regulatory compliance across utilities and infrastructure projects.

The role develops a team, partners with senior leaders, and champions data-driven decision making, contingency planning, and continuous improvement to support reliable service delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field is required.
• Master’s degree or CPSM certification preferred.
• 7 years of progressive experience in supply chain, procurement, or operations within utilities or infrastructure.
• 3 years of leadership experience managing teams and/or functions.
• Experience leading strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and inventory or logistics operations.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and risk management in supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise supply chain and procurement strategies aligned with objectives.
• Lead end-to-end procurement operations including sourcing, purchasing, contract management, and supplier governance.
• Advise on sourcing strategies and competitive bidding (RFQ, RFP, ITB).
• Direct strategic sourcing and complex negotiations to optimize cost and terms.
• Establish supplier relationships, monitor performance, and mitigate risks.
• Oversee inventory management and forecasting for operations and emergencies.
• Ensure availability of materials to support infrastructure and capital projects.
• Develop contingency plans to mitigate disruptions and storms.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and internal controls.
• Develop and mentor supply chain staff and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Inventory management

Data-driven decision making

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Cost optimization

Contract management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Master’s degree or CPSM

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement technologies

Job description

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is seeking a Manager, Procurement to lead company-wide sourcing, inventory management, and procurement strategy. You will optimize supplier performance, drive cost reductions, and ensure regulatory compliance across utilities and infrastructure projects.

The role develops a team, partners with senior leaders, and champions data-driven decision making, contingency planning, and continuous improvement to support reliable service delivery.