Lewis Services | 100% Employee-Owned · 11 hours ago
Procurement Manager
West Henrietta, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$98K/yr - $128K/yr
5+ years expLewis Services is the second-largest utility vegetation management company in North America and a proud employee-owned business. As a Procurement Manager, you will lead and support procurement sourcing strategies, ensuring goods and services are acquired efficiently and cost-effectively in alignment with business goals.
Information Technology
Hiring Manager
Christine Hunt
Responsibilities
Support corporate and operational supply chain initiatives, including material cost reductions and supplier discount strategies
Lead the development and execution of category profiles and category strategies in collaboration with internal stakeholders
Identify and execute value creation and cost reduction opportunities across assigned categories
Update category strategies annually or as business needs evolve
Serve as the lead for cross-functional teams, partnering with internal customers, finance, and suppliers to drive continuous improvement
Strengthen relationships with internal stakeholders and ensure alignment to procurement strategies
Drive contract compliance across the organization
Develop and deliver reporting that provides transparency into procurement performance and opportunities
Lead regional and national sourcing events and supplier negotiations through contract award
Support implementation of awarded contracts, including supplier enablement and buying channel adoption
Manage ongoing supplier relationships and conduct quarterly business reviews
Track supplier performance and lead supplier improvement plans related to quality, delivery, and service
Approve procurement-related transactions including purchase orders, credit card requests, PPV approvals, prepayments, supplier qualifications, and inventory adjustments
Partner with leadership to ensure buying practices meet operational needs and cost targets
Participate in new tools, systems testing, and serve as a superuser as needed
Support the development and implementation of standard operating procedures within the Supply Chain function
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, or a related field
5 to 8 years of experience in procurement or supply chain roles
4 or more years of experience in a leadership or manager-level role
Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools
Experience working with ERP systems in a supply chain or procurement environment
Strong project management and analytical skills
Knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and procurement processes
Preferred
Master's degree
10 or more years of procurement or supply chain experience in lieu of a degree
Experience in vegetation management, construction, or manufacturing environments
Bilingual capabilities
Lean supply chain experience
CPSM or CPM certification
Lean Six Sigma certification
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Health, dental, vision, and HSA options
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Ongoing training and professional development
Company
Lewis Services | 100% Employee-Owned
Founded in 1938, Lewis has grown to become one of North America’s largest vegetation management companies.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Leslie Compton Kass
Chief Executive Officer
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