CMC Partners · 3 days ago
Materials Procurement Manager
Laramie, WY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expCMC Partners is a manufacturing and heavy industrial company seeking a Procurement & Materials Manager. This role is responsible for overseeing plant and terminal purchasing, inventory optimization, and procurement process improvements while collaborating with various departments to align procurement strategies with operational goals.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Marlon Hawkridge
Responsibilities
Lead all purchasing and warehousing activities for the plant and associated terminals, including:
Initiating, developing, and negotiating goods and services agreements
Managing supplier contracts and ensuring compliance with purchasing policies and procedures
Identifying and leading process improvement initiatives across procurement, sourcing, and inventory management
Apply competitive bidding processes and negotiate supply and service agreements that balance cost, quality, service, and availability
Ensure all procurement and contract activities are conducted in an ethical and legally compliant manner
Develop and implement procurement policies, processes, and strategic sourcing plans where needed
Drive modernization and continuous improvement of procurement and inventory systems and workflows
Manage warehouse operations, including inventory flow, cycle counts, and associated costs
Lead inventory reduction initiatives, including min/max analysis and optimization recommendations
Develop, track, and report procurement and inventory KPIs to drive performance improvements
Actively participate in the annual budgeting process with a strong understanding of:
Maintenance costs
Commodity and consumable requirements
Parts and materials inventory strategy
Capital projects and long-term planning
Partner closely with Finance to support monthly accruals, forecasting, and cost projections
Oversee contractor insurance compliance in line with company policies
Provide operational support to the plant as needed
Perform additional duties as assigned by plant leadership
Qualification
Required
University or college degree in a technical, business, economic, or financial discipline
Minimum of 5 years' experience in purchasing and contract management within a manufacturing, production, or construction environment
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Demonstrated strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capability
Strong negotiation skills and experience managing people or cross-functional stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels
Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
High level of initiative, adaptability, and openness to change
Preferred
Professional procurement or supply chain certifications (e.g., CPM, APICS, CPP, or similar)
Experience working with ERP systems (cloud-based preferred)
Company
CMC Partners
We specialize in placing high-end talent in high-end roles across North America’s infrastructure sectors.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase