Constellation
Procurement Manager
Constellation, Topeka, Kansas, United States, 66652
Procurement Manager
About the Role : Constellation provides centralized back-office services for multiple companies in the construction and service industries. We are seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee sourcing, vendor management, and compliance across our business units. This role will focus on timely, cost-effective procurement, maintaining strong supplier relationships, issuing purchase orders (POs) and PO change orders, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. As we continue to grow, the Procurement Manager will play a key role in building and leading a procurement team. Key Responsibilities :Vendor Management :Identify, evaluate, and build strong relationships with suppliers.Negotiate favorable terms with vendors for pricing, delivery, and quality.Maintain ongoing relationships with key suppliers across various business units.Sourcing & Purchasing :Develop and execute sourcing strategies to meet the needs of each business unit.Issue purchase orders (POs) and PO change orders to suppliers.Ensure timely procurement of materials, equipment, and services.Collaborate with business units to align procurement activities with their operational needs.Compliance & Risk Management :Track and manage certificates of insurance and Master Service Agreements (MSAs) with vendors.Ensure compliance with company standards.Continuously assess and mitigate risks within the supply chain.Collaboration :Work closely with business units to streamline procurement activities.Act as a liaison between business units and vendors to resolve any supply or quality issues.KPI Management :Track and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) related to procurement efficiency and supplier performance.Team Development :As the company grows, recruit, train, and manage a procurement team.Foster a collaborative, high-performing procurement function.Qualifications :Proven experience in procurement, vendor management, and sourcing.Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.Experience issuing purchase orders and PO change orders.Knowledge of procurement best practices and compliance regulations.Experience in construction or a related industry is preferred but not required.Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across multiple business units.Ability to manage KPIs and implement process improvements.Leadership potential and the desire to build and manage a team as the company expands.Click 'Apply Now' above to begin your application.
About the Role : Constellation provides centralized back-office services for multiple companies in the construction and service industries. We are seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee sourcing, vendor management, and compliance across our business units. This role will focus on timely, cost-effective procurement, maintaining strong supplier relationships, issuing purchase orders (POs) and PO change orders, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. As we continue to grow, the Procurement Manager will play a key role in building and leading a procurement team. Key Responsibilities :Vendor Management :Identify, evaluate, and build strong relationships with suppliers.Negotiate favorable terms with vendors for pricing, delivery, and quality.Maintain ongoing relationships with key suppliers across various business units.Sourcing & Purchasing :Develop and execute sourcing strategies to meet the needs of each business unit.Issue purchase orders (POs) and PO change orders to suppliers.Ensure timely procurement of materials, equipment, and services.Collaborate with business units to align procurement activities with their operational needs.Compliance & Risk Management :Track and manage certificates of insurance and Master Service Agreements (MSAs) with vendors.Ensure compliance with company standards.Continuously assess and mitigate risks within the supply chain.Collaboration :Work closely with business units to streamline procurement activities.Act as a liaison between business units and vendors to resolve any supply or quality issues.KPI Management :Track and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) related to procurement efficiency and supplier performance.Team Development :As the company grows, recruit, train, and manage a procurement team.Foster a collaborative, high-performing procurement function.Qualifications :Proven experience in procurement, vendor management, and sourcing.Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.Experience issuing purchase orders and PO change orders.Knowledge of procurement best practices and compliance regulations.Experience in construction or a related industry is preferred but not required.Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across multiple business units.Ability to manage KPIs and implement process improvements.Leadership potential and the desire to build and manage a team as the company expands.Click 'Apply Now' above to begin your application.