Procurement Manager

Cleveland Brothers, the largest Cat® dealer in Pennsylvania, northern West Virginia and western Maryland, has an immediate opportunity for a Procurement Manager in Harrisburg PA or Murrysville, PA.

The Procurement Manager will play a key role in modernizing procurement processes and participating in the successful implementation of our new ERP system. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven individual to lead the procurement function of a dynamic and growing company, with the opportunity to make a significant impact on cost savings, efficiency, and adoption of procurement processes.

Position Summary:

The Procurement Manager will lead and oversee all purchasing activities across the organization, ensuring efficient and cost-effective procurement of goods and services. This new role is responsible for managing corporate and branch-level spending, fostering strong relationships with suppliers, and providing essential support to internal and external stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Participate in the implementation of the ERP procurement system, ensuring procurement readiness for go-live in 2025.
• Update and modernize purchasing Policies, Procedures, and Programs across the organization to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the Procurement team while identifying future organizational needs.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers, negotiating for optimal pricing, quality, and service guarantees.
• Analyze vendor payments and outgoing expenses to identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure compliance with organizational policies.
• Monitor, evaluate, and improve supplier performance while developing new supply sources as needed.
• Manage the review, evaluation, and negotiation of bids, recommend awards, and establish favorable account/credit terms.
• Oversee and negotiate blanket purchase orders to streamline purchasing processes.
• Collaborate with 29 branch locations to enhance efficiency, implement process improvements, and drive cost reduction initiatives.
• Review and approve check requisitions and invoices, ensuring correct pricing and authorization.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and corporate policies on business ethics.
• Travel as needed within the dealership territory to support branches and maintain supplier relationships.
• Centralize purchasing utilizing new ERP System
• Corporate level spending of shop supplies, PPE, uniforms and other supplies

Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, professional certification preferred (CPP, CPM, or SPSM).
• Extensive experience in a purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management role, including leadership and developing team capabilities.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Microsoft D365 experience prefered