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