Procurement Manager

About Us

At Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), we design and manufacture world-class industrial baking equipment that powers the global snack food industry. As we continue to grow, we’re seeking a Procurement Manager who thrives in a dynamic, engineering-driven environment and can balance strategic sourcing with hands-on execution to help support our manufacturing, project management, engineering, and finance teams.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing, the Procurement Manager is responsible for leading the team of three full-time buyers, in addition to executing capital and other high-value purchases. This role is crucial in helping the team resolve issues with delivery, cost, and quality to ensure we can assemble and ship machinery to our customers around the world. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, effective vendor management, and hands-on execution capabilities across daily procurement operations.

What You’ll Do

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and supervise a team of 3+ full-time buyers.
• Assign tasks, set priorities, and monitor performance to align with key performance indicators.
• Mentor, coach, and conduct annual reviews to ensure professional growth.

Procurement

• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers for commercial components, capital equipment, and indirect spend.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, project management, and aftermarket sales teams to understand technical requirements and ensure timely material availability.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance, ensuring compliance with quality and delivery standards.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and document procedures.
• Place purchase orders for capital equipment and other high-value purchases.
• Work with accounting team to resolve invoicing discrepancies.
• Work on special assignments, as needed.

Logistics

• Oversee logistics of domestic and international truckload shipments.

Compliance & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records, ERP data, and purchasing documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical sourcing practices, and applicable regulations.
• Maintain monthly key performance indicators for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering related field and 5+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, ideally within custom, make-to-order or capital equipment manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Proven ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Epicor, Oracle, or similar).
• Experience with logistics and international shipping.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to Have

• Certifications in supply chain or procurement (CSCP, CPIM, ISM).
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365.

Why Join RBS?

• Competitive salary with robust health benefits and paid time off.
• Opportunity to work with a growing, global manufacturer in the food equipment industry.
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture where your contributions make a direct impact.
• Professional development opportunities, including potential for future supply chain certifications.