Senior Manager of Procurement

GA Rogers & Associates has partnered with a North Dallas client who is looking to add a strategic Procurement Leader to join their dynamic team.

This key role is responsible for overseeing and optimizing all aspects of the sourcing & purchasing for both product and services for locations throughout the United States.

The ideal candidate will come with a proven track record of driving cost savings, improving supplier performance, and implementing best-in-class procurement practices.

This position is located onsite near Addison, Texas and offers impressive benefits, unlimited PTO and competitive earning potential ($100,000-$130,000).

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy & Leadership:

• Execute a comprehensive, procurement strategy that aligns with the company's overall business objectives and financial targets.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement team, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for the procurement function, monitoring and reporting on savings, supplier performance, and process compliance.

Sourcing & Supplier Management:

• Oversee all strategic sourcing initiatives, including RFI/RFP processes, contract negotiations, and supplier selection across direct and indirect spend categories.
• Manage critical vendor relationships, establishing strong, mutually beneficial partnerships to secure favorable terms, quality, and delivery schedules.
• Develop and implement a robust Supplier Risk Management program.

Process & Systems Optimization:

• Drive efficiency by standardizing and automating procurement processes (e.g., Procure-to-Pay, e-sourcing).
• Ensure compliance with all internal policies, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Collaborate with Finance to manage budgeting, forecasting, and tracking of procurement savings and expenditures.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Sales, and Legal teams to understand business needs and ensure procurement efforts support strategic projects and product development.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field. Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) is a plus.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 5 + years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Minimum of 3+ years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven ability to deliver significant, sustainable cost reductions.
• Skills:
• Exceptional negotiation and contract management skills.
• Deep understanding of market analysis, competitive bidding, and total cost of ownership (TCO) principles.
• Familiarity with modern ERP systems and e-Procurement tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.