Procurement Manager

KEMRON Environmental Services, Inc. is an Employee-Owned company.

Job Summary: KEMRON Environmental Services, Inc. (KEMRON) is looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to assist the company’s current procurement staff and manage the daily variety of procurement functions. The Procurement Manager will work closely with Regional Managers, Project Managers, and Field Cost Accountants (FCAs) to complete subcontract and purchase order project needs on a daily basis either by phone or Microsoft Teams. Other primary duties include negotiating with vendors for goods and services, working with the Corporate Contracts Manager on policies and procedures, processing purchase applications, maintaining accounts databases, and negotiating terms and conditions within 24 hours for project requirements as needed. This position also develops and oversees the corporate policies and procedures regarding procurement processes, as well as developing new processes to enhance the current structure and comply with approved accounting system standards. Conduct analysis of program policies, formulate guidelines and provide policy interpretation to the applicable departments concerning purchasing functions. This is a full-time salaried position working Monday-Friday, generally from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Primary duties and responsibilities include:

• Work closely with Regional Managers, Project Managers, and FCAs to complete service agreements and purchase orders to meet project needs on a daily basis.
• Supervise the work of the Field Cost Accountants (FCAs) to ensure compliance with applicable contract terms and conditions and approved accounting standards.
• Supervise the work of the FCAs to ensure compliance with the corporate Procurement Standard Operating Procedures.
• Update and implement the Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) process based on FAR Part 44 and DFARS Part 244.
• Collaborate with key persons to ensure clear communication of the specifications and expectations of the company are increasing productivity.
• Negotiate with vendors for good and services for the best possible price and service guarantee.
• Review and negotiate with vendors when changes are requested of KEMRON terms and conditions.
• Work closely with senior staff or the Corporate Contracts Director on policies and procedures, while negotiating terms and conditions.
• Serve as the corporate representative for the finance department on procurement issues and procedures.
• Develop, coordinate, and conduct analysis of procurement policies and procedures, develop plans, formulate guidelines, implement new procedures, and provide policy interpretation to staff.
• Process account applications and maintain account databases.
• Coordinate daily duties of procurement department.
• Assist in developing training material and oversee procurement training.
• Develop new supply sources where vendors are inadequate.
• Assist when required to establish account/credit and payment terms.
• Negotiates terms and conditions as needed with vendors.
• Develop and maintain Master Service Agreements.
• Negotiate blanket purchase orders when appropriate and monitor cost during the time period.
• Review requisitions for appropriate approval and account numbers as needed.
• Follow environmental and safety regulations, complies with U.S. laws, and complies with corporate policies on business ethics.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related area preferred.
• Must have five to ten years of purchasing experience.
• Strong understanding of government contracting, particularly with FAR, is required.
• Experience with Dynamics SL Accounting system a plus.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Adobe.
• Experience utilizing SharePoint is preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong personal and business code of ethics.
• Verbal and written communication proficiency.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other teams, internally and externally.
• Effective time management skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Business acumen.
• Excellent decision-making ability.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information.
• Ability to organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology.
• Ability to compute, analyze, and interpret numerical data for reporting purposes.
• Must be able to efficiently manage multiple tasks.
• Must be able to assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of assigned tasks.
• Ability to occasionally work after normal business hours and on weekends.
• Must understand and follow KEMRON SOPs for specific task(s).
• Must be able to work on a computer for prolonged periods.
• Must have ability to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Must have the ability to move about to accomplish tasks or move from one workstation to another within an office environment.
• Must be able to manually operate all office machines to include printers and copiers.

KEMRON is an ESOP company offering a full benefits package which includes medical/dental/life/disability/AD&D insurance, a 401(k) Plan and the opportunity to be an employee-owner. EEO/AA Employer/Vets/Disability

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities which are required of the employee for this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.