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
