Procurement Manager - Blanchard Machinery Company

Reporting to the CFO, the Procurement Manager focuses on company expenses and is responsible for overseeing the procurement process with an emphasis on cost-effectiveness and budget management and plays a crucial role within our organization.

Blanchard Machinery Company is committed to fostering a high-performance work culture with challenging work opportunities that inspire high quality results.  Some of the benefits of joining our team are:

• Competitive Pay.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K, profit sharing, generous PTO and paid holidays, uniforms, and much more.
• Exposure to world-class CAT training and development.
• A friendly and supportive work environment.
• Continuous exposure to learning and new technologies.
• Opportunities for advancement.

• Contributes to a positive work environment and promotes the vision, mission and values of BMC.
• Completes all job responsibilities in a safe manner, promotes and champions a safe and healthy work environment.
• Develop and execute purchasing strategies to minimize costs while ensuring quality and timely delivery of goods and service.
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
• Construct negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms to benefit the company’s financial health.
• Align procurement activities with company’s financial goals and objectives and collaborate with various stakeholders within the company.
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure adherence to budgetary constraints and financial goals.
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on cost, quality, and service criteria to achieve the best value for the company.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing the entire purchasing cycle.
• Analyze market trends and forecast price movements to prepare the company for future procurement needs.
• Mitigate risks associated with procurement activities to avoid potential financial losses.
• Supervise the sourcing and purchasing of essential materials for business operations.
• Researching suppliers to compare costs and quality of raw materials.
• Negotiating purchase agreements and developing contracts.
• Planning and overseeing the work of buyers and purchasing agents.
• Hiring and training procurement staff.
• Establishing procurement rules and guidelines for the organization.
• Evaluating the quality, price, reliability, technical support, and availability of goods and services.
• Managing vendor relationships and ensuring compliance with contracts.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field required.
• 5+ years of related experience within a leadership role.
• Proven experience in purchasing, negotiation, and procurement with strong understanding of pricing strategies, co
• tract negotiation and management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to present ideas with confidence and professionalism.
• Experience with managing a multi-location procurement process.
• Strong computer skills required, with intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), and Adobe Pro.
• Strong leadership negotiation and excellent analytical skills to assess spending patterns and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Excellent skills in supply chain management and supplier management.
• Knowledge of inventory contract and processes.

Working Conditions:

• The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside throughout the year.
• Job requires standing, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, lifting.
• Seeing, reading, and writing and physical presence at job location are required to complete job responsibilities.
• Use of computers and other forms of technology to complete job responsibilities.