SUMMARY

The Procurement Manager is responsible for overseeing all procurement, sourcing, and vendor management activities to support company operations. This role ensures the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials, equipment, and services while maintaining compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, and applicable regulations.

The Procurement Manager fosters strong supplier relationships, drives cost control initiatives, mitigates supply risk, and supports operational efficiency. This role promotes a culture of ethics, accountability, fiscal discipline, and continuous improvement while aligning procurement strategies with company goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential duties may vary according to region, division area, and/or assignment. Other duties may be assigned.

Procurement Operations and Financial Management

• Manageprocurementspend within assigned categories and support overall cost control and profitabilityobjectives.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for materials, equipment, and services.
• Review and approve purchase requisitions and purchase orders in accordance with company authorization limits.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions to ensure best total cost of ownership.
• Monitor supplier performance related to cost, quality, delivery, and service.
• Track procurement KPIs and report savings, spend, and performance metrics to leadership.
• Track spending and identify trends; make Operations and Sales aware of increased costs (e.g., fuel, HSE/PPE, and other escalating pricing).
• Generate historical data books to support bidding and cost analysis, including:

• Trend data from recent bids
• Example pricing discounts and winning strategies
• Historical performance information
• Key vendor and subcontractor contact information

• Track metrics on a monthly basis to identify trends or areas requiring corporate-level attention.
• Attend management-level reviews and contribute strategies to win work associated with operational subcontractor and vendor bidding.

Operational Procurement and Field Team Support

• Establish and oversee operational procurement procedures in coordination with Operations and Field Teams.
• Work with Operations and Sales in bidding and awarding work to vendors and subcontractors.
• Establish discount programs with approved vendors and subcontractors.
• Partner with Operations to resolve vendor or subcontractor performance issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Work with Sales and the quoting team to review RFP and scope requirements, providing feedback to proposal teams and business units to address vendor and subcontractor issues on projects.

Supplier Management and Contract Administration

• Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers in alignment with company standards.
• Help qualify vendors and contractors, then work with Legal and Contracts to negotiate Master Service Agreements (MSAs) with selected companies as necessary.
• Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and serve as the primary point of escalation for procurement-related issues.
• Review, negotiate, and manage supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Ensure all suppliers meet safety, quality, insurance, and regulatory requirements.
• Address supplier disputes and performance issues promptly and professionally.

Compliance, Risk, and Governance

• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, ethical standards, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Support audits by maintaining accurate procurement records, contracts, and documentation.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including shortages, quality issues, and supplier dependency.
• Partner with Safety, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure suppliers meet all compliance requirements.

Inventory, Equipment, and Operational Support

• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance to forecast material and equipment needs.
• Ensure timely availability of equipment and materials required for field operations and projects.
• Support standardization of materials and equipment where appropriate to reduce cost and complexity.
• Coordinate with Engineering on technical specifications, vendor selection, and non-routine purchases.
• Process Improvement and Strategic Sourcing
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance supplier performance.
• Develop and maintain procurement policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Monitor market conditions, pricing trends, and industry developments to inform sourcing decisions.
• Engage with industry peers and suppliers to identify innovative sourcing strategies and best practices.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration and Communication
• Provide procurement guidance and training to internal stakeholders as needed.
• Communicate procurement status, risks, and opportunities to leadership in a clear and timely manner.
• Escalate critical supply or cost issues to senior leadership as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an Associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable Associates with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong understanding of procurement principles, sourcing strategies, contract management, and cost control.
• Experience negotiating commercial terms and managing supplier relationships.
• High ethical standards and commitment to compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills, including negotiation, written, and verbal communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and procurement or ERP systems.
• Valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and insurable driving record.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Engineering.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS

• Must maintain a valid driver's license. The candidate must provide a motor vehicle record from the state of residency and must be insurable by the Envent Corporation insurance provider.

SAFETY

• Adhere to all company and customer safety policies.
• Promote safe work practices and ensure supplier compliance with safety requirements.
• Support Envent's commitment to maintaining an industry-leading safety culture

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the Associate is regularly required to sit at a desk, use fingers to operate a computer keyboard, and use hands and arms to reach for files or manuals. The Associate is occasionally required to stand and walk around an office and talk or hear on the telephone or while communicating with others. Specific vision requirements for this job are close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Procurement Manager to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands include sitting, walking, climbing, stooping, and bending. The Procurement Manager may occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty pounds (50 lbs)