Title: Procurement Manager
Location: Onsite - Durham, NC

Base Salary Range: $90,000 - 110,000 per year

Please note: We are only able to consider candidates who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (green card holders) and who do not require current or future visa sponsorship of any sort.

About IONNA LLC

At IONNA, we are pioneering the future of electric vehicle charging solutions nationwide. As a fast-growing company in the clean energy space, we value grit, tenacity, and a proactive mindset. Join us as an intern and gain hands-on experience supporting critical procurement operations that power our mission to build a cleaner, more sustainable tomorrow.

Role Description

The Procurement Manager focused on day-to-day procurement and vendor oversight. This role ensures timely purchasing of goods and services while maintaining strict quality and delivery standards. The manager will handle tactical procurement functions and liaise with suppliers to resolve quality or performance issues.

Role Attributes

• Manage the end-to-end purchasing process, including sourcing, RFQs, PO issuance, and vendor management.

• Coordinate and lead supplier quality assessments.

• Evaluate vendor performance to ensure compliance with quality, delivery, and cost expectations.

• Negotiate terms, pricing, and contracts with suppliers while managing short and long-term partnerships.

• Coordinate cross-functional communications, to ensure calibration of activities with organizational goals and objectives.

• Maintain accurate records, reports, and KPIs.
• Collaborate with finance for forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting related to procurement activities.

• Lead or participate in contract renewals and compliance audits.

• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements.

• Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant regulations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership abilities.

• Demonstrable negotiation and contract management skills/experience.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment requiring grit and tenacity.

• Any previous exposure to start-up environments or face-paced workplaces is an advantage but not mandatory.

• Must be onsite at our Durham HQ during work hours.

Education/Experience Expectations

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field (MBA or CPM/CPSM preferred).

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in procurement, with at least 3 years in a management or supervisory role preferred.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Ionna does not sponsor employment-based visas, including H-1B transfers, F1 Visas for any positions.

IONNA is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices through a competitive base salary, as well as offering bonus programs, comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 401(K), and paid holidays. Actual base salaries are based on several factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, experience, certifications, and specific work location.

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. IONNA is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any legally protected status.