Procurement Manager

Department: SPECS

Location: Clackamas

Description

At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are a family-owned, excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members’ personal and professional growth, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.

The Indirect Spend Procurement Manager plays a critical role in managing non-product-related procurement activities across the organization. This position is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for indirect categories such as supplies, packaging, equipment, and services. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong negotiation skills, analytical acumen, and a passion for cost savings and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities2. Contract Management, Governance & Compliance

• Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
• Oversee supplier negotiations, directing RFPs/RFIs and contract execution to secure favorable contracts and pricing for optimal terms and long-term value.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies for indirect categories including MRO, packaging, utilities, and services.
• Conduct spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize supplier performance.
• Lead sourcing, category management, and supplier relationship activities across assigned spend areas to ensure supply reliability, cost efficiency, and long-term value creation.
• Develop and maintain category strategies for key indirect spend areas, including packaging, equipment, services, and facilities management.
• Monitor and leverage market insights and supplier innovations to identify opportunities for value creation, risk mitigation, and optimized cost and service outcomes.
• Oversee contract lifecycle management, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Conduct audits and implement controls to mitigate procurement risks and prevent maverick spend.
• Ensure all procurement activities align with internal policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
• Cross-Functional Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and senior leadership to develop and implement category strategies.
• Partner with operations, finance, maintenance, and other departments to align procurement plans with business needs.
• Serve as a liaison between internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure service excellence.
• Conduct regular business reviews with internal departments to align procurement strategies with operational needs.
• Budgeting, Cost Optimization & Continuous Improvement
• Manage procurement budgets and track performance against cost saving targets.
• Implement supplier consolidation and strategic sourcing initiatives to reduce total cost of ownership.
• Promote supplier consolidation, standardization, and compliance to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness.
• Champion continuous improvement.
• Identify and resolve inefficiencies in approval workflows and purchasing cycles.
• Risk Management
• Identify and assess supply chain risks related to indirect procurement and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure business continuity through supplier diversification and contingency planning.
• Team Leadership
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of buyers and senior buyers.
• Provide clear direction, build capability, and foster an inclusive, performance driven team culture.
  
  

Additional responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary to support the overall goals and objectives of the position.

Required

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in procurement or strategic sourcing, with a focus on indirect spend categories (e.g., MRO, packaging, facilities, corporate services).
• Demonstrated success in vendor negotiations, cost savings initiatives, and supplier performance management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong communication, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  
  

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), C.P.M. (Certified Purchasing Manager), MCIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply), or Six Sigma Green Belt.
• Experience with ERP and eProcurement systems such as Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Ariba, Coupa, or Oracle.
• Background in the seafood, food processing, or manufacturing industries.
• Familiarity with sustainable sourcing practices and ESG-related procurement strategies.
  
  

Benefits

Total Compensation:

At Pacific Seafood, Your Base Wage Is Only a Portion Of Your Overall Compensation Package. We Invest In Our Team Members Through a Comprehensive And Attractive Total Rewards Package, Including But Not Limited To

• Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match.
• Paid time off for all regular FT team members, to include paid sick, vacation, holiday, and personal time.
• Employee Assistance Program- Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family members
• Product purchase program.
  
  

Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.