About the Role
Shields Facilities Management (SFM) is seeking a strategic, detail‑driven, and results‑oriented Procurement Manager to lead sourcing initiatives, strengthen supplier partnerships, and drive department‑wide KPIs. This role is ideal for a self‑starter who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, collaborates effectively across teams, and consistently delivers high‑quality outcomes.
You will play a critical part in optimizing cost, quality, compliance, and operational readiness - ensuring SFM maintains a competitive edge while supporting essential services across multiple states.
Key Responsibilities
- Procurement Execution - Manage all steps and transactions required to execute the procurement process from requisition through delivery, ensuring full compliance with SFM policies.
- Strategic Sourcing - Lead and implement sourcing strategies that improve cost, quality, and supplier performance.
- Supplier Negotiations - Plan, support, and conduct effective negotiations to secure optimal terms for SFM.
- Supplier Performance Management - Partner with suppliers to ensure compliance with requirements, quality standards, delivery expectations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- KPI Ownership - Drive procurement KPIs including cost savings, cycle time reduction, supplier performance metrics, and operational readiness. Collaborate with internal teams to achieve department‑wide KPI targets.
- Data & Reporting - Analyze procurement data, develop insights, and support reporting needs for leadership and risk management.
- Market Research - Identify potential suppliers, assess capabilities, and evaluate performance to strengthen SFM's vendor network.
- Cross‑Functional Collaboration - Work closely with Operations, Finance, and field teams to forecast demand and ensure procurement alignment with business goals.
- Urgent & Off‑Hours Support - Provide support for urgent procurement needs outside standard business hours as operational demands require.
- Snow Season On‑Call - Serve as a designated member of SFM's snow‑season on‑call team, coordinating suppliers, materials, and emergency needs to ensure uninterrupted service.
- Team Support - Maintain a positive attitude, assist in training new team members, and support other divisions when needed.
Qualifications
- Procurement Expertise - Strong understanding of procurement best practices, contract management, and strategic sourcing.
- Negotiation Skills - Proven ability to influence stakeholders and secure favorable outcomes.
- Analytical Strength - Excellent analytical and decision-making skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Communication Excellence - Effective oral and written communication, active listening, and the ability to turn challenges into actionable requests.
- Self-Starter Mindset - Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing to team goals and department KPIs.
- Technical Proficiency - Experience with procurement tools such as Smartsheet, Vendor Scout, Utilize Core, MyWork, and MS Office.
- Continuous Improvement - Proactive problem-solving abilities and a commitment to improving processes, supplier performance, and operational outcomes.
- Team Collaboration - Ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
Why Join SFM?
- Opportunity to shape procurement strategy across multi‑state operations
- High‑impact role supporting essential services and emergency readiness
- Collaborative, supportive team environment
- Strong focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence