Procurement Manager

JOB SUMMARY / DESCRIPTION

The Procurement Manager is responsible for procuring all direct and indirect materials and services for ECRS operations. This position selects suppliers, negotiates terms and prices and works closely with the Inventory Manager and Deployment Manager to ensure the materials needed are procured and available to support the required factory outputs and customer demand. The Procurement Manager leads efforts to optimize supplier strategies to maximize profitability for the company.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops, maintains, and follows processes and procedures for materials procurement.
• Works with operations to determine optimal purchase quantities to support factory output and demand.
• Leads supplier selection process, negotiations, supplier development and supplier relationship management.
• Develops sourcing strategies to optimize profitability.
• Provides leadership for material cost reduction initiatives across the company.
• Accountable for direct and indirect material cost changes.
• Responsible for measuring and monitoring material costs.
• Responsible for new part creation as needed for procurement.
• Provides leadership and development for the Procurement Analyst.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS/BA in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or 5 years relevant experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods.
• Working knowledge of ERP software.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Reliable and trustworthy.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES.

ABOUT ECRS:

ECRS is a fast-paced, progressive technology company with a wide range of opportunities for quality-oriented, career-minded individuals. Geographically situated in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, ECRS offers the unique opportunity of a high-tech career in a resort college town setting. The ECRS family is made up of energetic, outgoing professionals who love what they do for a living. They are courteous, knowledgeable people who strive for excellence in everything they do. ECRS employees work together in dynamic teams to create, sell, install, and support our best-in-class retail automation solutions.

We believe that acceptance of diversity is a key reason as to why we're successful. All qualified applicants who can demonstrate integrity and competence will receive consideration for employment and advancement without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, political affiliation, or national origin.