Procurement Manager

Description

Do you want a role where every purchasing decision delivers strategic value? You'll lead procurement for materials critical to modular data centers, high-voltage electrical systems, and electrical products for commercial and residential construction-driving cost savings, quality improvements, and efficiency through supplier contracts, cross-functional collaboration, and deep domain expertise.

More than just sourcing, you'll embed sustainable and ethical practices into the heart of procurement so that our supply chain is resilient, compliant, and aligned with ESG goals. If you have 8+ years in procurement, strong negotiation skills, analytical rigor, and thrive steering strategy in a changing market-this is a chance to own an important category and make a measurable impact.

RK Company Overview

As a second-generation, family-owned enterprise, RK Industries, LLC (RK) offers a diverse range of construction, manufacturing, advanced fabrication and building services. Led by Rick and Jon Kinning, RK represents seven distinct lines of business that work together to provide seamless project collaboration. Our exclusive building methodologies, accredited safety standards and professional execution allow us to turn our customers' greatest concepts into reality.

Position Summary

The Procurement Category Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the procurement process for a specific product category, ensuring the timely acquisition of materials, equipment, and services related to the product category. This portfolio of materials in the category for this role will cover modular data center manufacturing material, high voltage electrical equipment and electrical material for commercial and residential construction. This position involves strategic procurement planning, supplier negotiations, and contract management. Additionally, the Procurement Category Manager will collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to develop and implement sustainable and ethical procurement practices.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sustainable and ethical procurement practices.
• Conduct strategic procurement planning and oversee supplier negotiations and contract management.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, standards, and company policies.
• Collaborate effectively with the estimating, design, and engineering departments across multiple business units, offering informed insights and expertise.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Physical Requirements and Accountability

What Sets RK Industries Apart

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

RK Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law