Procurement Manager

Job Summary:

Old Dominion Group Inc., a respected specialty contactor founded in 1981 is seeking a Strategic Procurement Manager to lead our purchasing operations and vendor relationships across the enterprise. This role serves as a strategic partner to internal customers including Operations, IT, Fleet, Facilities, and other business units—sometimes sourcing and presenting vendor options for their selection, sometimes making vendor selection decisions directly, and always focused on optimizing cost, quality, and delivery. This role will help establish scalable systems that support company-wide growth and operational excellence while partnering closely with our Procure-to-Pay function on approvals, compliance, and budget tracking. The ideal candidate will be a proactive collaborator, process designer, and change agent capable of rolling up their sleeves to accomplish immediate needs while shaping long-term procurement strategy. As the company scales and procurement needs evolve, this role is expected to expand in scope, taking on additional procurement-related functions and potentially building a team to support enterprise-wide purchasing excellence.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing, and other duties will be assigned based on the position’s role within the business unit.

Vendor Relationship & Performance Management

• Build and maintain strategic vendor relationships across all business units and procurement categories
• Track and review vendor master service agreements (MSAs) and legal compliance requirements
• Develop and maintain vendor scorecards tracking quality, on-time delivery, and pricing performance
• Conduct bid tabulation and track rebate opportunities
• Communicate vendor awards and ensure Procure-to-Pay receives current price lists for approval and payment validation

Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Selection

• Source and evaluate vendor options across the organization—serving Operations, IT, Fleet, Facilities, and other business units as internal customers
• Coordinate and execute on vendor selection for designated procurement categories
• Present vetted vendor options to internal customers for final selection when appropriate
• Negotiate rates, terms, and agreements to secure competitive pricing and reliable delivery
• Design and implement change management strategies to shift vendor negotiations from decentralized to shared services model
• Promote cost-saving strategies and best practices across all functions

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Support

• Partner with Operations (Project Managers, Construction Managers) during pre-construction and buyout phases to validate vendor availability and market pricing
• Coordinate with internal customers to understand purchasing needs and support vendor identification and evaluation
• Work closely with Procure-to-Pay to ensure approved vendor lists, pricing agreements, and compliance requirements support seamless purchase order creation and invoice processing
• Provide pricing and vendor performance data to support Procure-to-Pay's budget versus actual spend analysis

Process Design & Workflow Optimization

• Design vendor agreement and contract renewal processes
• Lead change initiatives to establish scalable procurement workflows across business units
• Ensure stakeholder alignment and adoption of new centralized procurement practices
• Create systems that ensure seamless handoffs between Procurement, Operations, and Procure-to-Pay

Reporting, Analytics & ROI Management

• Develop and maintain procurement metrics and reporting on vendor engagement and performance
• Analyze purchasing trends, vendor performance, and cost savings to inform strategy
• Track ROI on procurement initiatives and vendor agreements
• Partner with Procure-to-Pay to provide pricing intelligence and vendor data supporting budget tracking and financial analysis
• Develop reporting to ensure timely and cost-effective sourcing aligned with project schedules and budgets

Compliance & Governance Support

• Ensure compliance with company policies, legal regulations, and ethical standards in all procurement activities
• Apply risk mitigation strategies in vendor selection and contract negotiation
• Support Procure-to-Pay's approval and compliance governance by maintaining current vendor agreements and pricing

Strategic Function Development

• Identify opportunities to expand the procurement function as organizational needs evolve
• Scope and propose additional procurement-related activities that could benefit from centralized management (e.g., subcontractor prequalification, inventory management, equipment procurement, expanded category management)
• Build scalable processes and systems that can accommodate future growth in procurement scope and team size

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with job-relevant coursework; or a combination of equivalent training, education, and relevant work experience
• At least five years of buyer, purchasing, or procurement related experience with a large, multi-location organization
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively
• Analytical skills and budgeting experience
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage time and priorities effectively
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient using computer software, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) as well as ERP and Workflow systems (such as Spectrum, DocuSign, Power Automate)
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on stakeholder engagement and service orientation
• Experience managing or influencing teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Construction industry experience preferred

Physical Requirements include but are not limited to the following:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Able to walk, sit, stand, bend, kneel, stretch, squat and climb.
• Able to travel to jobsites, meetings, and other destinations as needed.
• Able to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Able to work with specialized construction equipment, tools, and materials.
• Able to see, talk and hear in person, via phone and/or through online/video.
• Able to use hands and fingers in a manner that allows for use of a keyboard and phone.
• Able to lift & carry items up to 15 lbs.

Note: Offers will be made based on candidates' qualifications relevant to the position.