Procurement Manager

Purpose of Position:   This position is responsible for leading and managing the company’s purchasing activities to ensure timely, cost‑effective, and high‑quality supply of goods and services. This role develops procurement strategies, manages supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and ensures compliance with company policies and relevant regulations. This includes managing supplier performance and hiring and developing Procurement staff.

Summary of Essential Job Functions: 

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business goals (cost savings, risk reduction, quality).
• Analyze spend data and market trends to identify opportunities for optimization and consolidation.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers.
• Lead RFI/RFP/RFQ processes and compare bids based on price, quality, delivery, and terms.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliable supply and performance.
• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs and conduct regular reviews.
• Draft, review, and manage procurement contracts and long-term agreements.
• Work with Contracts and Finance to mitigate risk and protect company interests.
• Manage day‑to‑day purchasing activities and approval workflows.
• Ensure timely issuance of purchase orders and follow‑up on deliveries.
• Resolve issues related to delays, quality, quantity discrepancies, and invoice mismatches.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and maintain standardized procurement processes and documentation.
• Identify and manage supply risks, including single‑source dependencies and geopolitical or market risks.
• Lead, mentor, and develop members of the procurement team.
• Provide regular reporting on savings, supplier performance, and key procurement KPIs.
• Perform all procurement activities in compliance with Trillium Engineering’s Code of Business Ethics and Conduct as well as any applicable statutory or regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, and supplier management.
• Proven track record in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier management.
• Experience with ERP and/or procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Excellent analytical and numerical ability; comfortable with data and cost analysis.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Physical Demands of Position:

• Physically able to lift up to 20 pounds (materials/equipment)
• Effective use of computer, laptop, cell phone and other mobile device to exchange information.

Competencies and Skills Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent team skills and team oriented.
• Excellent time management skills and meets deadlines.
• Flexible; able to multi-task in response to time-sensitive and changing situations.
• Effective listening skills.
• Objective, solution-oriented problem-solving skills.
• Handles highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Resourceful, able to network and connect people to appropriate resources.
• Technology savvy, comfortable using MS software products.
• Strong planning and organizational skills and follow through.
• Resilient, stays positive and solution oriented.
• Perceptive, discovers underlying issues in situations and re-states them in a helpful way.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic, able to work without direct supervision.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.