EAGLE RAILCAR SERVICES

Procurement Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Eagle Railcar Services is seeking an experienced and results-driven Procurement Manager to lead purchasing and vendor management activities across our growing network of railcar repair and maintenance facilities. This position is responsible for sourcing materials, negotiating supplier agreements, managing procurement processes, and ensuring our shops have the parts, equipment, and supplies needed to operate safely and efficiently.

The Procurement Manager serves as a key partner to shop managers, operations leadership, finance, and vendors, helping drive cost savings, supplier performance, inventory optimization, and operational excellence. As Eagle Railcar continues to expand through organic growth and acquisitions, this role will play a critical part in standardizing procurement practices and supporting integration efforts across the organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

• Lead procurement activities for all Eagle Railcar facilities and corporate operations.
  
• Source and negotiate pricing, contracts, and service agreements with suppliers and vendors.
  
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and cost competitiveness.
  
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and purchasing efficiencies.
  
• Evaluate supplier performance and implement corrective actions when necessary.
  
• Establish and maintain procurement policies, procedures, and best practices.
  Shop & Operations Support
  
• Partner with shop managers to understand material, equipment, and supply requirements.
  
• Ensure timely procurement of railcar repair materials, welding supplies, safety equipment, tools, and operational consumables.
  
• Coordinate purchasing priorities to support production schedules and customer commitments.
  
• Assist locations in resolving supply chain disruptions and urgent procurement needs.
  
• Support the onboarding and integration of newly acquired facilities into Eagle Railcar's procurement network.
  Vendor & Contract Management
  
• Manage vendor qualification, onboarding, and performance evaluation processes.
  
• Maintain supplier agreements, pricing schedules, and contract documentation.
  
• Conduct regular supplier reviews to evaluate service levels, quality performance, and pricing competitiveness.
  
• Develop preferred vendor programs where appropriate to maximize purchasing leverage.
  Inventory & Cost Management
  
• Collaborate with operations and finance teams to monitor purchasing trends and spending.
  
• Analyze procurement data to identify savings opportunities and improve forecasting.