Manager, Procurement

Summary / Objective

The Procurement Manager will lead Procurement Coordinators and the day-to-day purchasing operation for Alliance Technical Group (ATG) and its subsidiaries across the United States and Canada. This role ensures that requests from corporate, field offices, and labs are fulfilled accurately and on time, in line with ATG policy, the Authority Matrix, and sound internal controls. The Procurement Manager also supports special projects, acquisition integration, and capital purchasing as business needs require, and is a key partner to Operations, Finance, and Accounts Payable.

Essential Functions

• Lead daily purchasing operations: assign and balance workload across the Coordinator team, prioritize urgent field needs, and ensure purchase orders are accurate, timely, and properly approved.
• Serve as the escalation point for requisitioners, Coordinators, and suppliers on order issues, delays, pricing, and policy questions.
• Ensure team and requisitioner compliance with purchasing policies, the Authority Matrix, and approval workflows; maintain standard operating procedures and desk procedures.
• Manage relationships with key day-to-day suppliers, including pricing, service levels, and performance issues; obtain quotes and negotiate terms for routine and recurring purchases.
• Partner with Accounts Payable to resolve match exceptions, pricing discrepancies, and supplier invoicing issues.
• Track and report team KPIs (E.g. PO cycle time, open and unreceived POs, savings) to the Director of Procurement.
• Support capital expenditure (CapEx) purchasing, including quotes, supplier coordination, and tracking of approved capital purchases.
• Support mergers and acquisitions activity, including onboarding acquired sites onto ATG suppliers, systems, and purchasing processes.
• Lead or support special projects as assigned, such as sourcing events, supplier consolidation, and process improvements.
• Act as backup approver and purchaser based on workflow policies, and cover for the Director of Procurement as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly manage Senior Procurement Coordinators and Procurement Coordinators, including hiring, onboarding, training, work assignment, and day-to-day direction.
• Set clear goals, conduct regular one-on-ones and performance reviews, and coach team members on SOPs, systems, and supplier management.
• Assess team workload and capacity; recommend staffing, cross-training, and process changes to the Director of Procurement.
• Build a culture of accountability, service to internal customers, and continuous improvement.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field strongly preferred. An equivalent combination of education and progressive procurement experience will be considered in lieu of a degree (generally, four additional years of relevant experience).
• Minimum 7 years of progressive procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience, including at least 3 years leading or supervising a team.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating pricing and contract terms with suppliers.
• Experience using an ERP and/or procurement system to manage requisitions, purchase orders, and receiving.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis); proficient in Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal customers, senior leaders, and suppliers.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Coupa and/or NetSuite.
• Professional certification such as CPSM, CPPB, or CIPS.
• Experience in a multi-site, field-services, engineering, laboratory, or industrial environment.
• Experience with capital purchasing and/or acquisition integration, ideally in a private equity-backed or high-growth company.
• Experience supporting both U.S. and Canadian operations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance cost, quality, lead time, and supplier risk when making purchasing decisions.
• Sound judgment on internal controls and policy compliance.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to influence and partner across functions without direct authority.

Work Environment

This position works in an office setting and uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers. Work may occasionally extend beyond normal hours to meet deadlines (for example, month-end close or urgent field needs).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Regular use of the telephone, email, and computer is essential. The role involves sitting for extended periods and frequent use of hands for keyboarding. Occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs. may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel

Up to 15 percent (field offices, labs, and key suppliers)

Other Duties

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Additional job-related duties may be assigned. Alliance reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary, with or without notice.

Employee Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(K) Plan with Competitive Match
• Continuing Education and Tuition Assistance
• Employer-Sponsored Disability Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, & Bonus Floating Holiday (if hired before July 1st)
• Profit Sharing or Individual Bonus Programs
• Referral Program
• Per Diem & Paid Travel
• Employee Discount Hub 

Starting Salary: $90,000 annually, with compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Location: Franklin/Nashville area preferred. 

In compliance with applicable Pay Transparency laws, Alliance Technical Group provides a range of compensation for job postings within locations that have these requirements. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Alliance Technical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

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