PROCUREMENT MANAGER

PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Knife River Northwest United States, Washington, Otis Orchards-East Farms 7721 North Idaho Road (Show on map) May 23, 2026 Description This role is responsible for managing the procurement process in collaboration with our corporate shared services team to ensure materials are ordered, tracked, and delivered on time to support production schedules. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, takes ownership of execution, and builds strong relationships with both internal teams and external suppliers. Key Responsibilities Own and manage the end-to-end procurement process to ensure materials are ordered, confirmed, and delivered in alignment with production schedules Ensure all orders are accurate, complete, placed on time, acknowledged by vendors, and tracked through delivery Maintain visibility of all active orders and proactively address risks Coordinate with shared support resources executing procurement tasks Manage and enforce procurement workflows including requisition tracking and date-needed alignment Serve as primary point of contact for key suppliers Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure responsiveness, reliability, and issue resolution Monitor vendor performance including delivery reliability, lead times, cost competitiveness, and communication Coordinate with Engineering, Project Managers, and Operations to ensure accurate requisitions and delivery timelines Identify and manage supply chain risks including long-lead items and vendor constraints Identify and develop new suppliers to improve cost, capacity, and reliability Evaluate supplier capabilities and maintain a competitive supplier base Develop and execute cost reduction strategies across materials and suppliers Analyze purchasing patterns and supplier pricing to identify savings opportunities Lead pricing discussions and negotiations with vendors where appropriate Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, systems, and tracking tools Performance Expectations Accurate and up-to-date procurement tracking Proactive issue identification and resolution before impacting production No preventable production delays due to missed or late orders Demonstrated year-over-year cost improvement or cost avoidance through sourcing and supplier management Required Qualifications Associate degree in business, supply chain, operations, or equivalent experience Experience facilitating procurement processes in a fast-paced environment Experience with Excel, ERP systems, or similar tracking tools Strong communication, organization, and follow-through skills Ability to work cross-functionally without direct authority Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business, operations, or supply chain Experience in manufacturing or construction materials Understanding of production environments and supplier coordination What We're Looking For Highly organized and detail-oriented Strong process disciplinarian who ensures consistency Effective at working through others without direct reports Proactive problem-solver who takes ownership Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.