Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

Location:

West Henrietta, NY

Join a Company That Grows People – At Lewis, we’re not just trimming trees — we’re building a future. As the second‑largest utility vegetation management company in North America and a proud employee‑owned business, we believe every person on our team matters. When you join Lewis, you're not just taking a job — you're investing in your future.

• Elevate your career with us — we prioritize training and internal promotions!
• Join a vibrant team that champions safety, values your feedback, and fosters a strong sense of camaraderie!
• Shape your future with us through our fantastic Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)!

• Support corporate and operational supply chain initiatives, including material cost reductions and supplier discount strategies
• Lead the development and execution of category profiles and category strategies in collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Identify and execute value creation and cost reduction opportunities across assigned categories
• Update category strategies annually or as business needs evolve
• Serve as the lead for cross‑functional teams, partnering with internal customers, finance, and suppliers to drive continuous improvement
• Strengthen relationships with internal stakeholders and ensure alignment to procurement strategies
• Drive contract compliance across the organization
• Develop and deliver reporting that provides transparency into procurement performance and opportunities
• Lead regional and national sourcing events and supplier negotiations through contract award
• Support implementation of awarded contracts, including supplier enablement and buying channel adoption
• Manage ongoing supplier relationships and conduct quarterly business reviews
• Track supplier performance and lead supplier improvement plans related to quality, delivery, and service
• Approve procurement-related transactions including purchase orders, credit card requests, PPV approvals, prepayments, supplier qualifications, and inventory adjustments
• Partner with leadership to ensure buying practices meet operational needs and cost targets
• Participate in new tools, systems testing, and serve as a super‑user as needed
• Support the development and implementation of standard operating procedures within the Supply Chain function
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, or a related field
• 5 to 8 years of experience in procurement or supply chain roles
• 4 or more years of experience in a leadership or manager‑level role
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools
• Experience working with ERP systems in a supply chain or procurement environment
• Strong project management and analytical skills
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and procurement processes

• Master’s degree
• 10 or more years of procurement or supply chain experience in lieu of a degree
• Experience in vegetation management, construction, or manufacturing environments
• Bilingual capabilities
• Lean supply chain experience
• CPSM or CPM certification
• Lean Six Sigma certification

• ERP and procurement systems
• Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word
• Standard office equipment such as computers, phones, scanners, and copiers

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and perform repetitive keystrokes regularly
• Occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds
• Primarily office‑based work environment
• Regular travel, including overnight travel by ground or air

• Competitive compensation $97,559 - $128,293
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health, dental, vision, and HSA options
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ongoing training and professional development

Our commitment to Our People is key to the success of our business. We respect the differences between us, and we leverage those differences to create an environment where all employees feel welcome and fairly treated. We seek the best solutions possible by attracting and engaging a diverse workforce where all perspectives are sought out and valued.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industry: Utilities

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