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.
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 preferred
