Procurement Manager

Description

Who We Are - Company Overview

At CSC, we equip innovators with the tools they need to accelerate progress and build a better future.

Established in 1986, CSC Leasing is a family-owned, independent equipment financing company headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, with regional offices throughout the United States. With over $2 billion in financed transactions and $1 billion in assets under management, CSC has built a reputation for deep industry expertise, a relationship-driven approach, and flexible financing solutions tailored to businesses of all sizes.

We work with clients across diverse industries—including life sciences, biotechnology, clean-tech, AI, manufacturing, and more—helping them acquire essential assets in a cost-effective manner through innovative and competitive leasing programs. Our responsive and client-centered service ensures our clients can access the resources they need to drive growth and innovation.

At CSC, we don’t just provide financial solutions—we build long-term partnerships that help businesses turn vision into reality.

How This Role Impacts CSC And Its People

The Procurement Manager is a pivotal leader responsible for shaping strategy while driving hands-on execution across CSC’s procurement function. This role will modernize processes, optimize vendor ecosystems, and strengthen cross-functional collaboration to maximize procurement’s impact on client outcomes and company scalability. Acting with autonomy, the Procurement Manager will anticipate business needs, introduce innovative solutions, and deliver measurable results that support CSC’s long-term growth and client success.

What You’ll Do At CSC

Procurement Operations

• Own and oversee all procurement operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Continuously evaluate processes to identify and implement improvements in efficiency, automation, and vendor engagement.
• Maintain data integrity in asset entry systems and reporting tools.
• Coordinate resolution of vendor and shipment issues; escalate complex challenges as needed.
• Ensure asset and vendor data accuracy across systems to enable clean reporting and lifecycle traceability.
  
  

Requirements

Strategic Initiative Execution

• Identify and champion new procurement initiatives based on market trends, business needs, and innovation opportunities—earning leadership buy-in and driving them to completion.
• Lead the rollout of procurement initiatives such as:
• Integration of real-time equipment ETA.
• Tiered vendor segmentation model within the Portal.
• Client self-service ordering workflows.
• Pricing dashboards and vendor benchmarking tools.
• Enhanced visibility into refurbished asset marketplaces.
  

Global Procurement & Compliance Enablement

• Maintain ultimate accountability for compliance in all procurement activities, both domestic and international.
• Support international vendor onboarding, VAT coordination, and logistics protocol alignment.
• Build and maintain global procurement playbooks for customs, invoicing, and regulatory requirements.
  
  

Portal & Tech Integration

• Identify, evaluate, and implement new technology solutions that enhance procurement efficiency, data visibility, and vendor collaboration
• Partner with product and operations to embed procurement data, status tracking, and vendor visibility into CSC’s portal ecosystem.
• Contribute to future automation plans—API integration for titling, Salesforce syncs, and international sourcing logic.
  
  

Process Documentation & Departmental Enablement

• Establish a culture of continuous improvement through the creation of scalable SOPs, training, and performance monitoring—ensuring the team can operate with minimal oversight.
• Create and maintain SOPs, knowledge-sharing guides, and training materials for internal team use.
• Provide insights on workflow bottlenecks and systems that limit speed or accuracy.
• Mentor procurement staff and support skill development initiatives.
  
  

The Skills and Experience You’ll Need To Be Successful

• Strategic Execution & Initiative Leadership
• Ability to independently define and own strategic initiatives and priorities such as portal enhancements, preferred vendor integration, and international sourcing protocols within agreed parameters.
• Translate cross-functional goals into actionable procurement workflows.
• Procurement Lifecycle Mastery
• Deep understanding of the end-to-end procurement process—sourcing, quote validation, vendor coordination, PO/invoice management, delivery tracking.
• Cross-Functional Influence
• Align procurement workflows with client and business needs while collaborating effectively with Asset Management, Account Management, Sales, Legal, and Innovation.
• Innovation & Technology Adoption
• Ability to document, refine, and improve SOPs and procurement playbooks.
• Partner with Innovation to shape dashboard requirements, data capture standards, and automation priorities.
• People Leadership
• Experience in mentoring, developing, and empowering procurement teams to operate at a high level with minimal supervision.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in procurement, supply chain, or related functions with a track record of driving transformation.
• Strong strategic mindset paired with the ability to execute operationally.
• Expertise in implementing procurement technologies and modernizing processes.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to thrive in a growing organization and establish scalable best practices.
  
  

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain operations, or a related function, preferably within financial services, leasing, or technology environments.
• Proven ability to operate autonomously in a leadership role, making strategic and operational decisions with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated history of initiating and delivering self-directed projects that result in measurable impact.
• Experience in leading procurement teams through change and growth phases.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and deliver tangible operational improvements.
• Expertise in purchase order execution, invoice reconciliation, vendor coordination, and procurement systems.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working with stakeholders across multiple departments.
• Familiarity with Salesforce and procurement platforms; Excel proficiency required.
• Equivalent experience or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field; procurement certification (e.g., CPSM) is advantageous.