Senior Manager Purchasing and Procurement (on-site)

Description:

TAKKION is launching a transformative development of its Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain. The Senior Manager of Purchasing & Procurement (P&P) will lead the strategic development, design, and execution of the D365 Purchasing module. This is a new leadership role, responsible for building a procurement framework that drives visibility, accountability, and proactive cost management across the organization.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Lead the design and deployment of the Purchasing & Procurement module within D365, partnering with IT, Finance, Operations, and project teams.
• Build and lead a P&P team responsible for:
• Creating purchase order workflows aligned with project and operational timelines.
• Publishing weekly PO-based cost forecasts and committed spends to project controllers.
• Managing vendors, negotiating contracts, and enforcing compliance with procurement policies.
• Driving costs out of our purchasing, purchase cost optimization
• Develop a real-time PO commitment tracking process to enhance cost accounting visibility before invoices are received.
• Drive process improvements that integrate demand planning, supplier performance tracking, and D365 data analytics.
• Collaborate with Finance for cost tracking, accrual alignment, and budgeting.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, risk mitigation, and audit readiness within procurement activities.
• Other duties as needed or assigned.

Requirements:

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 7+ years of procurement and purchasing leadership experience.
• Hands-on experience with D365 Finance & Supply Chain or similar ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of project-based purchasing and job costing in industrial or energy sectors preferred.
• Proven leadership in standing up new systems or transformation initiatives.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to travel as required.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

The physical demands of are generally light and primarily aligned with office-based work unless visiting operational facilities/sites.

Specific requirements include:

• Extended periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer or other digital devices
• Regular use of computers, software systems, and virtual communication platforms
• Occasional walking during on-site visits to different areas within the organization
• Must be able to communicate effectively in person, via phone, and via email
• Ability to lift, carry, or move up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Ability to move throughout the office and attend meetings onsite or virtually
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment as required
• Exposure to varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and wind if on location
• May require occasional visits to field sites, warehouses, or vendor locations
• Occasional travel may be required

TAKKION is an Equal Opportunity Employer