Procurement Operations Manager in Newark, New Jersey at Fabuwood Cabinetry Corp

The Procurement Operations Manager is responsible for leading and executing the company's purchasing function to ensure consistent material availability, supplier performance, and cost control. This role oversees daily purchasing operations, supplier management, production alignment, and procurement process governance.

• Oversee end-to-end purchasing operations, including purchase order management and supplier confirmations.
• Ensure timely placement of orders aligned with production schedules and demand forecasts.
• Monitor open orders, lead times, and potential supply risks.
• Maintain accurate pricing and purchasing data within ERP systems.
• Resolve order discrepancies, delays, and invoice issues.

• Manage relationships with domestic and overseas suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance, including delivery, quality, and responsiveness.
• Drive corrective action plans when supplier performance falls short.
• Identify and qualify alternative suppliers to reduce supply risk.

• Partner closely with Production Planning to ensure material readiness.
• Support weekly scheduling processes by aligning procurement with production needs.
• Develop mitigation strategies for long lead-time or constrained materials.
• Proactively escalate supply risks with recommended solutions.

• Reduce dependency on single-source suppliers whenever possible.
• Develop contingency plans for high-risk materials.

• Serve as the operational link between Procurement and Warehouse teams.
• Ensure inbound materials align with receiving capacity, storage constraints, and production schedules.
• Partner with Warehouse leadership to improve material flow, issue reporting, and resolution processes.
• Oversee structured workflows for reporting material discrepancies, damages, and supplier defects.
• Support inventory integrity through strong communication between Purchasing, Receiving, and Quality Control.
• Develop cross-functional procedures to prevent bottlenecks and material handling disruptions.
• Lead the resolution of inbound supply issues impacting warehouse or production operations.

• Establish and enforce procurement SOPs and workflows.
• Ensure purchasing controls are followed across departments.
• Improve internal request intake processes to prevent procedural bypasses.
• Develop reporting and dashboards to provide visibility into purchasing performance.
• Optimize manual processes through automation and continuous improvement.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the purchasing team.
• Set clear performance expectations and accountability standards.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and performance reviews.
• Foster a culture of responsiveness, ownership, and operational discipline.

• Weekly Pay
• Company Matching 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays

Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Fabuwood is the leading kitchen cabinet manufacturer in the United States. We believe your kitchen cabinets should help create a sanctuary that offers the perfect balance of functionality and ambiance. With a wide selection of styles, materials, and finishes, Fabuwood provides beautiful, high-quality cabinetry while making luxury kitchens affordable without compromising on comfort, quality, or efficiency.