We are looking for a Procurement Manager to lead purchasing operations for a manufacturing site in Aberdeen, North Carolina. This position oversees a team structure that includes approximately 12 employees through team leads, while partnering closely with local plant leadership and a remote senior leader. The ideal candidate brings strong procurement expertise, confidence in a hands-on environment, and the ability to strengthen team performance within a smaller facility of roughly 90 employees.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily procurement activities for the site, ensuring materials and supplies are sourced efficiently to support production and operational goals.<br>• Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 12 employees by providing guidance through team leads and reinforcing accountability across the function.<br>• Build strong working relationships with plant leadership to align purchasing priorities with business needs, inventory demands, and site performance objectives.<br>• Manage the full purchasing cycle, including supplier selection, purchase order oversight, and coordination of buying activities for the facility.<br>• Negotiate supplier agreements and commercial terms to improve cost effectiveness, service levels, and overall procurement value.<br>• Monitor procurement performance and address issues related to delivery, quality, pricing, or vendor responsiveness in a timely manner.<br>• Establish clear expectations for the team’s daily execution, supporting an operation that begins early and requires dependable coordination across shifts.<br>• Drive process consistency and continuous improvement within procurement operations to enhance efficiency and support site growth.