Procurement Manager

Job Description

Procurement Manager

We’re seeking a strategic and results-driven Procurement Manager to lead and optimize our procurement and supplier management operations. This role will oversee all aspects of purchasing, supplier performance, contract negotiations, cost control, inventory coordination, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, vendor management expertise, and the ability to drive cost savings while ensuring continuity of supply and quality.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

?? Procurement Management

• Oversee the purchasing of materials, equipment, and services aligned with production and business requirements.

• Ensure timely and accurate purchase orders and on-time delivery.

• Manage RFQ processes, bid evaluations, and vendor selection.

• Key Goals:

  • Eliminate stock outs

  • Build and execute a robust vendor selection and evaluation process

  • Conduct ongoing risk assessments and implement risk mitigation strategies (e.g., multi-sourcing, vendor selection process)

?? Supplier & Contract Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.

• Lead negotiations on pricing, terms, and contractual conditions.

• Refine and maintain supplier scorecards and performance reviews.

• Develop a Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).

• Identify and qualify new sources of supply for key parts.

• Key Goals:

  • Improve warranty recovery and increase vendor accountability.

  • Meet or exceed annual cost reduction targets

  • Ensure signed, favorable contracts with all key vendors

  • Drive performance through supplier scorecards

  • Enhance vendor ownership of warranty responsibilities

?? Team Leadership

• Supervise, mentor, and develop procurement staff (buyers, analysts).

• Set performance goals and provide coaching and training.

• Enhance procurement processes and tools, including ERP systems.

• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

• Key Goals:

  • Strengthen team performance through training and development.

  • Improve operational efficiency and workflow execution

?? Cost Control & Budgeting

• Monitor purchasing budgets and identify opportunities for savings.

• Analyze market trends, price fluctuations, and external risk factors.

• Develop contingency plans to mitigate financial risks (e.g., tariffs, commodity volatility).

• Key Goals:

  • Achieve or exceed budget targets

  • Proactively manage external cost impacts

?? Inventory Coordination

• Manage inventory levels for the company to ensure that the inventory turns at a rate that is aligned with company objectives.

• Collaborate with warehouse and production teams to maintain optimal stock levels.

• Help align inventory planning with procurement timelines and forecasts.

• Manage cycle count programs and support annual physical inventory coordination.

• Key Goals:

  • Achieve inventory months-on-hand targets

  • Coordinate annual physical inventory at both plants

  • Manage a cycle count program with the goal of eliminating year-end physical inventory count

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business Administration, or related field (master’s preferred)

• 5–7 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management

• Proven track record in vendor negotiation, cost savings, and inventory management

• Strong leadership and team development skills

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities

Location and Hours:

Location: 60^th St

Hours: 8:00-5:00

Days of Shift: Monday-Friday

A full benefits package is available for all full-time employees.

Exhibit Diamond Company Values:

CUSTOMER FOCUSED

• Meeting and exceeding internal and external customer expectations is the responsibility of everyone.

• We are committed to being a World Class organization and the greatest partner to our customers.

• We will listen, support, engage with empathy, our work must drive the success of our internal and external customers and team members.

ACCOUNTABILITY

• We will be responsible for the commitments we make, and the expectations placed on us.

• When we fail, we will own it, learn from it and make the appropriate changes.

• We will act with exceptional integrity in everything we do.

• We will be open to receiving and giving feedback.

TEAM PLAYER

• Teamwork and clear communication are paramount to our success.

• We will seek and provide constructive feedback to one another, work as a collaborator, treat peers with respect and dignity, engage all team members as partners to solve problems and support one another with a positive attitude.

SAFETY

• We believe safety must be at the forefront of all our decision-making.

• We will proactively invest in safe solutions and act consciously every day to keep ourselves, team members and customers safe.

GRIT

• We have the passion, determination and work ethics that gives us the ability to push through; to get to the end goal and recognize the obstacles we have overcome along the way.

• When we tackle a difficult situation, we are determined to never give up and be the best in the industry.

Diamond Mowers is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.