Procurement Manager

About the Role

Shields Facilities Management (SFM) is seeking a strategic, detail driven, and results oriented Procurement Manager to lead sourcing initiatives, strengthen supplier partnerships, and drive department wide KPIs. This role is ideal for a self starter who thrives in a fast paced environment, collaborates effectively across teams, and consistently delivers high quality outcomes.

You will play a critical part in optimizing cost, quality, compliance, and operational readiness - ensuring SFM maintains a competitive edge while supporting essential services across multiple states.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Execution
- Manage all steps and transactions required to execute the procurement process from requisition through delivery, ensuring full compliance with SFM policies.

Strategic Sourcing
- Lead and implement sourcing strategies that improve cost, quality, and supplier performance.

Supplier Negotiations
- Plan, support, and conduct effective negotiations to secure optimal terms for SFM.

Supplier Performance Management
- Partner with suppliers to ensure compliance with requirements, quality standards, delivery expectations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

KPI Ownership
- Drive procurement KPIs including cost savings, cycle time reduction, supplier performance metrics, and operational readiness. Collaborate with internal teams to achieve department wide KPI targets.

Data & Reporting
- Analyze procurement data, develop insights, and support reporting needs for leadership and risk management.

Market Research
- Identify potential suppliers, assess capabilities, and evaluate performance to strengthen SFM's vendor network.

Cross Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Operations, Finance, and field teams to forecast demand and ensure procurement alignment with business goals.

Urgent & Off Hours Support
- Provide support for urgent procurement needs outside standard business hours as operational demands require.

Snow Season On Call
- Serve as a designated member of SFM's snow season on call team, coordinating suppliers, materials, and emergency needs to ensure uninterrupted service.

Team Support
- Maintain a positive attitude, assist in training new team members, and support other divisions when needed.

Qualifications

Procurement Expertise
- Strong understanding of procurement best practices, contract management, and strategic sourcing.

Negotiation Skills
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders and secure favorable outcomes.

Analytical Strength
- Excellent analytical and decision-making skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Communication Excellence
- Effective oral and written communication, active listening, and the ability to turn challenges into actionable requests.

Self-Starter Mindset
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing to team goals and department KPIs.

Technical Proficiency
- Experience with procurement tools such as Smartsheet, Vendor Scout, Utilize Core, MyWork, and MS Office.

Continuous Improvement
- Proactive problem-solving abilities and a commitment to improving processes, supplier performance, and operational outcomes.

Team Collaboration
- Ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.

Why Join SFM?

Opportunity to shape procurement strategy across multi state operations

High impact role supporting essential services and emergency readiness

Collaborative, supportive team environment

Strong focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence

Compensation details: 0 Yearly Salary

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