Procurement Manager at A & M Industrial Inc

Rahway, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Purchasing, Procurement, Team Management, ERP Workflows, Vendor Relationships, Negotiation, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Communication Skills, Detail-Oriented, Continuous Improvement, Cost Savings, Operational Performance, Data Integrity, Troubleshooting, Sales Collaboration

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

Description We are a leading, family-owned industrial distributor—a critical link in the supply chain that keeps the industry running. For over 70 years, we’ve specialized in connecting world-class manufacturers with customers that rely on their products. Industrial distribution is the business of sourcing, stocking, marketing, and delivering a broad range of essential industrial products- from safety equipment to material handling solutions. It plays a vital role in ensuring operational uptime, cost control, and reliability across sectors like manufacturing, construction, utilities, and government. We represent some of the most trusted brands in metalworking, safety, MRO supplies, material handling, and piping products. What sets us apart is not just the products we deliver- but how we deliver them. Through technology, people, and service, we are transforming the industrial distribution industry into one that is more efficient, and obsessively customer focused. About the Role The Procurement Manager oversees the purchasing function, manages a small team, ensures accurate and timely purchase order processing, optimizes ERP workflows, drives cost savings, and negotiates and strengthens relationships with key vendor partners. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced industrial distribution environment and can balance strategic thinking and analytics with hands-on execution. Key Responsibilities · Manage daily purchasing activities and manage a team of buyers · Monitor and manage purchasing queues to ensure timely processing of purchase orders and vendor follow-ups. · Maintain purchasing data integrity, including lead times, pricing, vendor files, and stock parameters. · Optimize ERP purchasing workflows (Epicor Eclipse preferred) to improve automation, reduce errors, and increase efficiency. · Troubleshoot internal purchasing issues and collaborate with sales, operations, and inventory control. · Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships to support service, pricing, and supply-chain reliability. · Lead vendor negotiations on price, terms, delivery, and escalations. · Analyze purchasing trends and recommend improvements to drive cost savings and operational performance. Requirements · 5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience, ideally within industrial distribution or related industries. · 3+ years of management or supervisory experience. · Working knowledge of ERP purchasing processes (Epicor Eclipse a strong plus). · Strong mathematical, analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills. · Excellent communication skills and ability to manage cross-functional relationships. · Detail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

The Procurement Manager oversees purchasing activities, manages a team of buyers, and ensures timely processing of purchase orders. They also optimize ERP workflows and develop strong vendor relationships to drive cost savings and operational performance.