Regional Procurement Manager - Southeast

The role

The Regional Purchasing Manager leads and manages all purchasing and procurement activities across a Loenbro region. This role oversees purchasing and tool management teams to ensure efficient acquisition of materials, tools, and supplies.

What you will do

• Lead, manage, and direct the Purchasing and Tool teams across all regions.
• Interview, hire, and train team members.
• Manage daily purchasing activities including orders, buyouts, and vendor coordination.
• Review buyouts and quotes on high-value materials.
• Approve orders requiring higher-level authorization and ensure compliance with Delegation of Authority limits.
• Collaborate with project managers to resolve material issues and reduce purchase order volume inefficiencies.
• Monitor market and delivery conditions to anticipate material availability and price fluctuations.
• Evaluate and approve vendor performance on a quarterly basis.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key vendors.
• Analyze and document material and tool processes to identify areas for increased efficiency and profitability.

Required qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of purchasing and/or warehouse management experience.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficient in MS Office and computerized purchasing systems.
• Knowledge of market dynamics, cost analysis, and supply chain principles.
• Ability to assess and implement cost-saving measures effectively.
• Self-motivated, flexible, and capable of working independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Compliance with all applicable safety regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and Loenbro's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies.

Nice to have

• Experience in the electrical or construction industry

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

About the company

Loenbro is a construction lifecycle partner providing services including Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. They have a national presence with a local approach.