Crawford Thomas Recruiting ยท 2 weeks ago
Procurement and Purchasing Manager
Florida, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $95K/yr
5+ years expCrawford Thomas Recruiting is seeking a Procurement & Purchasing Manager responsible for developing and executing strategic sourcing and purchasing functions that support manufacturing operations and company profitability. This role focuses on vendor strategy, cost optimization, and creating scalable procurement processes to improve margins and reduce supply risk.
Human ResourcesRecruitingStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Spencer Goodijohn
Responsibilities
Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure best pricing, terms, lead times, and service levels
Develop preferred vendor programs and long-term supplier partnerships
Negotiate bulk purchasing agreements and volume discounts
Evaluate vendor performance related to cost, quality, delivery, and reliability
Identify alternative suppliers to reduce risk and single-source dependency
Oversee purchasing for raw materials, components, equipment, and shop supplies
Determine optimal purchasing strategies (bulk vs. project-specific vs. just-in-time)
Balance inventory levels to support production schedules while minimizing excess stock
Collaborate with production, estimating, and project management teams to forecast material needs
Analyze purchasing data to identify cost-saving opportunities
Track material cost trends and recommend sourcing or pricing adjustments
Support estimating and project teams with accurate material pricing and lead-time data
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing material costs and waste
Develop and document procurement and purchasing SOPs
Improve purchasing approval workflows and vendor selection processes
Partner with operations, finance, and project teams to ensure alignment
Improve visibility into material availability and lead times across departments
Qualification
Required
5+ years of procurement, purchasing, or sourcing experience
Proven experience negotiating pricing, contracts, and supplier agreements
Strong understanding of bulk purchasing, inventory planning, and supply chain fundamentals
Experience working in a production-driven or operational environment
Proficiency with ERP systems, purchasing software, and Excel
Strong analytical, organizational, and negotiation skills
Preferred
Experience in manufacturing, construction, signage, fabrication, or a related field strongly preferred
Benefits
Annual Bonus
Company
Crawford Thomas Recruiting
Crawford Thomas Recruiting is a nationwide recruiting and staffing firm for a wide variety of professional positions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
William C. Stonehouse III
Founder, President
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