The
Procurement Manager will play a key role in modernizing procurement processes and advance the continued evolution of our procurement function within our new ERP system. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven individual to lead the procurement function of a dynamic and growing company, with the opportunity to make a significant impact on cost savings, efficiency, and adoption of procurement processes.
Position Summary: The Procurement Manager will lead and oversee all purchasing activities across the organization, ensuring efficient and cost-effective procurement of goods and services. This role is responsible for managing corporate and branch-level spending, fostering strong relationships with suppliers, and providing essential support to internal and external stakeholders.
Primary Responsibilities: - Actively support and optimize the ERP procurement system, driving continuous process improvements, user adoption, and operational efficiency.
- Update and modernize purchasing Policies, Procedures, and Programs across the organization to improve efficiency and compliance.
- Manage, mentor, and develop the Procurement team while identifying future organizational needs.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers, negotiating for optimal pricing, quality, and service guarantees.
- Analyze vendor payments and outgoing expenses to identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure compliance with organizational policies.
- Monitor, evaluate, and improve supplier performance while developing new supply sources as needed.
- Manage the review, evaluation, and negotiation of bids, recommend awards, and establish favorable account/credit terms.
- Oversee and negotiate blanket purchase orders to streamline purchasing processes.
- Collaborate with 29 branch locations to enhance efficiency, implement process improvements, and drive cost reduction initiatives.
- Review and approve check requisitions and invoices, ensuring correct pricing and authorization.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and corporate policies on business ethics.
- Travel as needed within the dealership territory to support branches and maintain supplier relationships.
- Handle special projects as assigned, contributing to the overall success of the department and organization.
Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business or related field, professional certification preferred (CPP, CPM, or SPSM).
- Extensive experience in a purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management role, including leadership and developing team capabilities.
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and vendors.
- Knowledge of ERP systems and experience in modern procurement system implementation, Microsoft D365 experience preferred.
- Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
Why Join the Cleveland Brothers Team- Market Leading Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) match, short- and long-term disability, health savings account, PTO, Profit Sharing Account.
- Advancement: Take your career to the next level with a dynamic organization that wants to see you succeed! In addition to room to grow in this role, there are limitless opportunities across 29 locations whether you want to move up, or into another division of the company.
- Stability - Cleveland Brothers has been around for 75 years. Experience tremendous job security in an essential role with an organization that is around for the long haul.
