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Loenbro · 5 hours ago

Regional Procurement Manager, Midwest

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Loenbro is a company in the energy services industry, seeking a Regional Procurement Manager to lead and manage purchasing and procurement activities across a region. The role involves overseeing purchasing teams, maintaining vendor relationships, and collaborating with project managers to ensure efficient and cost-effective acquisition of materials necessary for project execution.

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Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and direct the Purchasing and Tool teams across all regions

Interview, hire, and train team members; ensure consistent communication and professional development

Set clear expectations for daily operations including purchase orders, invoices, and vendor communications

Motivate, organize, and encourage teamwork to meet productivity and accuracy goals

Conduct regular meetings with team leads and regional managers to align purchasing strategies with project needs

Manage daily purchasing activities including orders, buyouts, and vendor coordination

Review buyouts and quotes on high-value materials; verify cost accuracy and potential savings

Maintain consistency in the purchasing process and ensure accurate information flow to the field

Respond to field communications promptly and provide purchasing reports on a regular basis

Approve orders requiring higher-level authorization and ensure compliance with Delegation of Authority (DOA) limits

Collaborate with project managers to resolve material issues and reduce purchase order volume inefficiencies

Monitor market and delivery conditions to anticipate material availability and price fluctuations

Evaluate and approve vendor performance on a quarterly basis

Develop and maintain strong relationships with key vendors across the states within each region

Ensure that negotiated pricing, payment terms, and discounts on high-volume materials are being followed

Ensure vendors adhere to agreed-upon quality of service and delivery standards

Pursue alternative materials and cost-saving solutions to improve margins

Coordinate vendor evaluations, maintain contract compliance, and ensure transparent documentation of purchasing policies

Analyze and document material and tool processes to identify areas for increased efficiency and profitability

Collaborate with project management to develop strategic purchasing initiatives that align with company goals

Lead continuous improvement efforts across the purchasing function to streamline communication, improve cost control, and enhance value creation

Communicate market conditions and pricing trends to management on a weekly basis

Participate with project managers in the development of specifications for materials and substitute products

Plan future capacity requirements to meet growth and operational demands

Maintain accurate records of all purchases, requisitions, and vendor communications

Collaborate with Accounts Payable to verify invoices against purchase orders

Provide regular updates and reports to the Operations Management teams

Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and environmental objectives

Qualification

Purchasing managementVendor managementNegotiation skillsCost analysisMS Office proficiencyAnalytical skillsSupply chain principlesLeadership abilitiesCommunication skillsOrganizational skills