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Procurement ManagerBIOFerm • Madison, WI, US
Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

BIOFerm • Madison, WI, US
28 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

BIOFerm™ is a Wisconsin-based renewable energy company providing turnkey anaerobic digestion and gas upgrading facilities. Committed to sustainable and economical organic waste diversion, BIOFerm™’s digester technology harnesses biogas from fermenting organics—food waste, manure, biosolids, etc.—and converts it into valuable green energy, vehicle fuel, heat and organic products. Its biogas upgrading systems enable biogas producers to profitably upgrade biogas to renewable natural gas (RNG).

The Procurement Manager is a critical member of the operations team and is responsible for overseeing and directing the procurement and supply chain activities of BIOFerm. The Procurement Manager will work closely with the team to effectively support the execution of EPC projects, including close collaboration with Engineering and Project Execution departments. The Procurement Manager is responsible for delivering incremental total delivered cost efficiency, security of supply, risk mitigation, process improvements, and overall ownership of the procurement related activities of BIOFerm.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Drive the strategy for procurement of direct materials through the development of strategic business relationships domestically and globally.
  • Select suppliers and negotiate purchase agreements in collaboration with Project Execution and Engineering departments.
  • Issue purchase agreements, blanket orders, and purchase orders within corporate purchasing policy.
  • Prepare and process purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment.
  • Collaborate with other departments and leadership to identify and develop needs and requirements for equipment, materials, products, and acceptable substitutions.
  • Oversee the daily workflow and schedules of the department.
  • Maintain and/or implement purchasing and recordkeeping systems.
  • Review and negotiate monthly price changes in relation to market movements.
  • Advise the business units on price trends, force majeures, and industry capacity changes.
  • Align processes to support long term capital and product supply decisions.
  • Develop long term supply planning opportunities for strategic investment.
  • Drive process improvements by developing and integrating best practices across multiple functions.
  • Draft, explain, and implement instructions, policies, and procedures for purchasing.
  • Act as the company’s representative in negotiations with vendors.
  • Resolve grievances with vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
  • Assess material availability based on the market, delivery systems, and other variables.
  • Organize quarterly and annual inventories of warehouse.
  • Coordinate removal or disposal of surplus materials.
  • Prepare regular monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports for internal management.
  • Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations as it pertains to vendors, including obtaining and maintaining NDAs.
  • Update vendor profiles and contact information in the ERP.
  • Provide feedback to management on areas of improvement and recommend implementation of enhanced processes and procedures.
  • Hire, manage and develop the purchasing team.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business management, supply chain management or related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of purchasing experience in a technical, engineering heavy industry.
  • Minimum 3 years of managerial experience with direct reports.
  • Ability to understand technical specifications and evaluate equipment based on those specifications.
  • Experience negotiating and setting up new suppliers.
  • Experience working in a highly technical and engineering-based industry.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience working with an ERP system, Acumatica preferred.
  • Valid US drivers’ license.
  • Willingness to travel.
  • Valid passport or ability to obtain one required.
  • Must be authorized to work for any company in the United States. Must not require sponsorship, or continued sponsorship to work for any company in the United States at any time in the future.


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