Procurement Manager

📍 Location: 2325 S. Stratford Road, Winston Salem, NC 27103 | 1000 Amble Drive, Charlotte, NC 28206 💼 Work Type: 100% In-Office 🗓️ Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM ✈️ Travel: 10% Regional Annual Travel 🎓 Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree + 5 years Procurement/Sourcing experience 🎁 Perks: 401(k) Match, Career Growth, & Comprehensive Benefits Package About The Budd Group Culture The Budd Group is a family-owned company built on a foundation of faith and integrity. We strive to be a God-honoring company by providing quality services to our customers and great opportunities for our employees. When you join our team, you aren't just an employee; you are part of a community that values your professional growth and personal well-being. What You’ll Do As our Procurement Manager, you will be the architect of our supply chain and a master Sourcing Manager. You will go beyond transactional buying to manage the entire vendor lifecycle. Your primary focus will be to: Lead strategic Sourcing Manager initiatives to identify cost-saving opportunities. Act as our lead Vendor Relations Specialist, building and nurturing high-value partnerships that drive mutual success. Negotiate complex service agreements and labor staffing contracts to optimize value. Develop innovative procurement strategies that align with our long-term operational goals. Monitor spend and performance metrics as a Vendor Relations Specialist to ensure strict compliance and continuous improvement. What You Bring To The Team Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Finance (MBA or CPSM/CSCP certification is a plus!). Experience: 5+ years in procurement or strategic sourcing; experience in facility services or labor staffing is highly preferred. Skills: Exceptional negotiation prowess and the ability to analyze purchasing data to find "the win." Mindset: A proactive, results-driven attitude with a commitment to excellence and professional integrity. Why Work For The Budd Group God-honoring company culture Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, 9 Holidays, 2 Floating, and 1 Volunteer day Financial Security: 401(k) with company match Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance Support: HSA/FSA programs, Mental Health & Financial Support, and Pay on Demand + Cash Back