Procurement Manager

Why CCI? CCI Systems, Inc. is an Employee-Owned Telecommunications Company based in Iron Mountain, MI with 60+ years of industry knowledge and experience. Our outstanding team-based work culture and environment has allowed us to grow, develop, and retain long-term employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, competitive pay, flexibility, paid on the job training, overtime, professional development, and inspire you to be bold, yet accountable. We value our employees’ hard work and determination and REWARD results all while having fun!

Our mission is to make life better by connecting people through innovative communication systems.

We are seeking a Procurement Manager who leads the purchasing and accounts payable functions, oversees sourcing and vendor management, and performs subcontractor onboarding. Primary responsibilities include vendor relationship and payment management, subcontractor compliance and risk management, enforcement of company purchasing policies and procedures and inventory administration oversight.

Responsibilities

• Manage, train, lead and mentor the Accounts Payable and Purchasing staff teams to ensure operational excellence.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies that automate and/or drive cost efficiency and support operational goals.
• Develop spending, savings, and opportunity analysis reports and recommend improvements.
• Provide departmental activity reports and track key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Evaluate potential suppliers based on price, quality and delivery capabilities before entering contracts.
• Monitor supply chain availability and price fluctuations; communicate impacts to operations managers.
• Assess supplier risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Source and negotiate contracts, pricing, payment terms, and discounts with vendors.
• Support operational managers by creating subcontractor service agreements and addendums.
• Ensure all vendor and subcontractor agreements comply with legal, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Maintain centralized compliance tracking for licenses, certifications, safety records, W-9s, COIs, and other required documentation.
• Ensure timely and accurate disbursement of subcontractor payments, lien waiver collection, and 1099 compliance.
• Review and validate invoices against contract terms and deliverables; resolve discrepancies and coordinate payment approvals.
• Oversee Accounts Payable invoice entry and monitor all types of payment processing.
• Manage property lease payments, track security deposits, and coordinate utility setups.
• Oversee monthly inventory balances and physical count procedures, evaluate inventory book costs, ensure lower cost or market, and manage obsolete inventory reserves.
• Lead monthly closing activities, including reconciliation of inventory, purchase orders, and accounts payable to the general ledger.
• Establish, communicate, and enforce monthly closing schedules, payment timelines, and reporting deadlines.
• Manage vendor diversity reporting and provide vendor references as required.
• Administer corporate credit card programs and individual card limits.
• Manage employee expense reporting systems and rules engines.
• Coordinate with the Accounting team on purchasing tax exemption eligibility and compliance.
• Provide support during financial audits ensuring audit readiness and documentation integrity.
• Ensure compliance with all company and group standards and governmental rules and regulations.
• Ensure confidentiality of restricted and sensitive company financial information.
• Perform other related duties assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong working knowledge of procurement processes, vendor-related compliance requirements and best practice internal controls policies.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Strategic supplier sourcing and planning experience.
• Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in MS Word & Outlook.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with budget management, basic accounting, and cost matching principles.
• Familiarity with tax exemption regulations and 1099 reporting requirements.
• High attention to detail and ability to follow through on multiple priorities.
• Capability to manage sudden shifts in priorities and transition between tasks seamlessly, maintaining productivity without interruptions and with a cooperative demeanor.
• Ability to communicate effectively, prepare and validate reports, and perform data analysis using KPI metrics.
• Team player with the ability to take direction and be extremely effective independently.
• Willingness to learn, adapt and accept increased responsibility.
• Highly responsible, resourceful, dependable, and self-motivated.

Shift is full-time Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm CST. Must be flexible and willing to work outside normal business hours as necessary.

Benefits: healthcare, retirement, paid leave (e.g., sick leave, PTO, company holidays), life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, FSA, education reimbursement, wellness reimbursement, and employee assistance program (EAP).