Procurement Manager

Cleaver-Brooks is seeking a hands-on, analytical Procurement Manager to oversee Production Operations at our Thomasville, GA manufacturing facility. This role balances day-to-day execution with strategic thinking, ensuring materials are available when and where they are needed while driving efficiency, cost savings, and supplier performance. 

The ideal candidate embodies Cleaver-Brooks’ core values: Integrity, Commitment, Responsiveness, Performance, Candor, and Unity. They proactively spot trends, address risks, and develop future leaders within the procurement team. 

Key Deliverables & Measures of Success  (These deliverables are reviewed monthly as part of standard operating and performance reviews.

• On-Time Delivery to the Shop Floor
  KPI: On-Time Delivery %, material shortage incidents 
  Value Alignment: Performance, Responsiveness 
• On-Time Delivery to Customers
  KPI: Customer On-Time Delivery %, schedule adherence 
  Value Alignment: Commitment, Performance, Unity 
• Inventory Quality & Availability
  KPI: Inventory Turns, excess & obsolete Inventory ($), inventory accuracy 
  Value Alignment: Responsiveness, Integrity 
• People Development & Succession Planning
  KPI: Development plan completion, bench strength, team retention 
  Value Alignment: Commitment, Candor, Unity 
• Supplier Performance & Cost Management
  KPI: Supplier On-Time Delivery %, supplier quality, cost savings and avoidance ($) 
  Value Alignment: Integrity, Performance 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead procurement strategy for Thomasville production with a forward-looking, data-driven approach.
• Proactively identify trends, risks, and opportunities related to demand, supply, cost, and inventory.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and cost-effective procurement of materials supporting production operations.
• Determine optimal product placement strategies, including stock and dropship.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and ensure adherence to terms and conditions.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels to prevent shortages and excess.
• Track, analyze, and report procurement KPIs using Excel and business intelligence tools (Power BI a plus).
• Build, coach, and develop a high-performing procurement team focused on future leadership readiness.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements. 

Qualifications 

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field is preferred.

Experience: 

• 5+ years of progressive procurement or supply chain experience, including people leadership.
• Proven results in developing and growing a high-performing team. 

Skills & Capabilities: 

• Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable plans.
• Power BI or other data visualization experience preferred.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership aligned with Cleaver-Brooks’ core values.