Procurement Manager

Overview

Department:
Operations

Reports To:

VP Operations

Direct Reports:
Buyer (1)

Location:

USA (Remote/Hybrid ' travel up to 40%)

Employment Type:

Full-Time

About Firebolt Group

Firebolt Group isn't just another company. We're a global leader in brand illumination and smart print and signage solutions. From our full-scale manufacturing facility in Michigan, we design and build physical products that make brands shine - literally. We partner with some of the world's most recognized companies to create innovative LED signage and branded experiences that command attention, from eye-catching storefronts to iconic corporate landmarks.

Our mission is simple yet powerful: to transform brand presence through design, engineering, and technology. If you're tenacious, curious, and driven, and you want to help shape how brands connect with the world, we want you on our team

Position Summary

The Procurement Manager is a critical operational role within Firebolt's US manufacturing business, responsible for owning end-to-end procurement execution with a strong focus on direct production spend. This position ensures continuity of supply, disciplined supplier management, and cost performance while operating in close partnership with Production, Scheduling, Engineering, Innovation, and Global Supply Chain.

Firebolt operates in a highly customized, fast-moving environment where materials, components, and supplier performance directly impact delivery, quality, and margin. The Procurement Manager is expected to be proactive, commercially minded, and deeply embedded in day-to-day operations, anticipating business needs and translating them into reliable, cost-effective supply solutions

This role balances hands-on execution with structured improvement It requires strong data acuity, ownership of procurement processes and systems, and a service-oriented mindset toward internal stakeholders The Procurement Manager manages a small team, owns supplier relationships from sourcing through performance management, and partners closely with Finance to deliver savings, rebates, and accurate reporting that supports informed decision-making

Role Purpose

The Procurement Manager owns end-to-end procurement execution for the business, with primary accountability for direct production spend The role ensures continuity of supply, cost control, supplier performance, and high-quality procurement data The position is operationally embedded, closely aligned with Production and Scheduling, and provides structured support to Engineering and Innovation

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Spend and Supply Continuity
• Own sourcing and purchasing for production-critical direct spend categories
• Ensure material availability aligned to the production schedule and capacity plan
• Identify and mitigate supply risks including lead time, MOQ, supplier dependency, and quality exposure
• Act as the primary escalation point for procurement-related production constraints
• Supplier Ownership and Commercial Management
• Full lifecycle ownership of assigned suppliers
• Lead negotiations on pricing, payment terms, lead times, service levels, and rebates
• Run structured supplier performance reviews
• Manage US-based suppliers with defined offshore sourcing, primarily China
• Scheduling and Operational Integration
• Maintain a tight operating rhythm with Scheduling and Production
• Align procurement actions with forecast and capacity changes
• Inventory Awareness and Oversight
• Maintain visibility of inventory positions and critical materials
• Balance service level, working capital, and risk
• Process Ownership and Data Integrity
• Own procurement process discipline across Cin7 and Monday
• Ensure accuracy of supplier, pricing, and lead-time data
• Use data and AI tools to identify risks and improvement opportunities
• Cross-Functional Support
• Production: continuity and responsiveness
• Engineering: component and specification support
• Innovation: NPD, trials, and supplier scouting
• Financial Ownership
• Own procurement savings delivery
• Manage supplier rebates and reporting
• Provide regular procurement reporting aligned with Finance
• People Leadership
• Line manage one Buyer
• Set execution standards and priorities
• External Representation
• Attend relevant trade shows and supplier events
• Measures of Success
• Production continuity
• Supplier performance improvement
• Credible savings and rebate realization
• Improved data quality and visibility

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Prolonged computer use and virtual collaboration.
• Travel up to 10% for supplier engagement and industry events.

Salary Range: $70-$82k with a 6% bonus potential during the company's performance review cycle, in addition to a full benefit and PTO package.