Imagine Staffing Technology

Manage procurement operations, negotiate supplier contracts, and optimize inventory levels to support manufacturing production. | Minimum of four years procurement experience in manufacturing, managing direct materials, inventory, and supplier performance, with a relevant degree. | Job Title: Site Procurement Manager Location: Franklinton, NC Hire Type: Direct Hire Pay Range: $80,000 - $90,000 +bonus Work Type: Full-time Work Model: Onsite Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm Recruiter Contact: Sean Pebbles, 716-256-1259, spebbles@imaginestaffing.net Nature & Scope: Positional Overview The Imagine Group is recruiting for a Site Procurement Manager on behalf of our client, a leading manufacturer of high-quality precast concrete products, serving infrastructure, commercial, and residential construction markets in Franklinton, NC. The organization is recognized for its engineering expertise, commitment to safety and sustainability, and ability to deliver durable, customized solutions that support long-term project success. In this role, you will be responsible for operations that build value-driven supplier partnerships focused on cost, delivery, and quality in support of local site business strategies. This role develops and follows structured processes to conduct supplier negotiations and contracting while coordinating closely with internal stakeholders to define material, quality, service, and inventory requirements. The Site Procurement Manager tracks KPIs and goals, monitors scorecards to evaluate supplier performance, and ensures effective material flow to support production. Additionally, this role continuously evaluates new sources, leverages market intelligence, and conducts ongoing market analysis and benchmarking to ensure a reliable, cost-effective supply of materials while maintaining appropriate inventory levels. Role & Responsibility: Tasks That Will Lead to Your Success • Analyze spend data and trends to identify and develop strategic sourcing and material management initiatives • Negotiate contracts with key suppliers, including costs, terms of supply, service levels, and quality standards • Provide strategic input to key category plans and site-level material strategies • Prepare RFPs; develop and review RFP scoring models; perform supplier analysis; develop, review, recommend, and execute sourcing strategies and supplier agreements • Perform moderate to complex financial analysis of supplier data, organizational spend, project data, and total cost of ownership to identify savings and sourcing opportunities • Ensure uninterrupted supply of materials to Production at the right time, quality, quantity, and cost • Plan, manage, and optimize inventory levels to balance production requirements, working capital, and storage constraints • Issue, track, and schedule purchase orders based on production demand forecasts, material requirements planning (MRP), and inventory levels • Identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks in procurement, material flow, and the supply chain and implement solutions to improve efficiency and reduce costs • Coordinate with production, operations, and logistics teams to align material availability with production schedules • Responsible for achieving agreed procurement and inventory performance targets at the site • Ensure compliance with all company authorization limits, policies, and safety standards • Drive development and implementation of local sourcing and material management strategies • Manage supplier performance through scorecards and evaluations; develop service improvement plans and implement corrective actions as required • Analyze and stay current on trends, risks, and opportunities in relevant supply and material markets Skills & Experience Qualifications That Will Help You Thrive • Minimum of four years of procurement experience within multi-site manufacturing environments • Experience managing direct materials, inventory, and supplier performance in a production-driven setting • Sourcing experience in cement and aggregates categories is a plus • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical field