Procurement Manager

With vast capital investments within the Electrical Utility Industry, Dakota Matting & Environmental Solutions stands proud in contributing to our nation’s infrastructure expansion. Through innovative access solutions, coupled with an unwavering commitment to environmental responsibility, we play a pivotal role in fostering the sustainable growth of essential utilities.

As a woman-owned and minority-owned business, we bring a unique perspective and competitive edge to the industry. We have the ability to attract and retain top talent due to our collaborative work environment and rewarding culture. As one of the very few independently owned and operated companies in this field, we are able to make common sense decisions that always put our clients first, and this is the reputation that we have garnered.

As we are continuously growing, we are looking for a Procurement Manager
- Matting to join our passionate team.

As Procurement Manager – Matting at Dakota Matting & Environmental Solutions, you will oversee the procurement, quoting, and sale of mats across the organization.

This role builds and manages Dakota’s mill and broker network, supports every region with customer quotes, and works closely with internal and external stakeholders to make sure the right mats are bought at the right cost and are available where they are needed.

You will also monitor mat depreciation and condition across the fleet, report on mat inventory through the ERP, and sell mats before they reach end of life to recover maximum value. The ideal candidate pairs strong procurement and negotiation skills with sharp ERP and analytical ability and a commercial mindset.

• Source, vet, and onboard sawmills, mat manufacturers, and brokers, building a reliable and competitive supply base that serves every region.
• Negotiate pricing, volume commitments, lead times, and payment terms with mills and brokers.
• Track supplier performance on quality, on-time delivery, and price, and maintain supply agreements with core suppliers.

• Assist with mat purchasing from requirement through purchase order, production follow-up, and receipt.
• Forecast purchases ahead of project demand, coordinating with regions and project teams to balance cost, availability, and lead time.
• Verify that incoming mats meet Dakota’s quality and specification standards.

• Assist all regions with customer quotes, providing mat pricing, availability, and lead times to support bids.
• Build and maintain a standardized mat pricing and quoting process applied consistently across every region.
• Serve as the regions’ central point of contact for mat sourcing, pricing, and availability.
• Monitor mat depreciation, age, and condition to identify mats approaching end of life.
• Sell mats before they reach end of life, identifying buyers and negotiating sale prices to maximize recovered value.
• Coordinate with finance on depreciation schedules, book value, and the disposal of sold or retired mats.

• Design, document, and own a robust end-to-end process that optimizes the life cycle of mats, from purchase through deployment, repair, resale, and retirement.
• Define clear decision points for when mats are repaired, redeployed, sold, or retired, based on condition, utilization, and book value.

• Use the ERP (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central) to maintain accurate mat records across yards, projects, and suppliers.
• Deliver regular reporting on mat inventory, utilization, depreciation, purchases, and sales to leadership and operations.

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