Procurement Manager at Blum, Inc – Stanley, North Carolina

Procurement Manager

Full-Time | Industrial Manufacturing Environment

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Procurement Manager to lead our direct and indirect sourcing operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Head of QPS (Quality, Procurement & Sustainability), this role plays a critical part in ensuring supply continuity, cost optimization, and strong supplier partnerships that support both daily operations and long-term company objectives.

The Procurement Manager will lead a team of buyers, collaborate cross-functionally across the organization, and represent Procurement on key internal projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a collaborative, results-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead company-wide procurement of materials, supplies, and services supporting operations and growth

· Oversee direct procurement of steel, plastic resin, corrugation, powder coating resins, fasteners, and other production materials

· Manage pre-paid outbound freight contracts and supplier logistics strategies

· Supervise and develop a team of Indirect Materials / MRO / Buyers (4 team members)

· Manage asset investments related to machinery acquisitions and building expansion

· Partner with Quality, Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Finance, and Warehouse teams to understand evolving procurement needs

· Analyze material availability, market conditions, and cost trends to support informed sourcing decisions

· Negotiate supplier agreements, conduct contract reviews, and lead vendor performance and risk management in collaboration with Legal

· Lead or contribute effectively to cross-functional and PMO-driven projects aligned with procurement objectives

· Ensure accuracy and reliability across direct and indirect procurement processes, including AP/AR reconciliation

· Maintain compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and best procurement practices

· Occasional domestic travel within the U.S.

Qualifications & Education

· Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred

· Associate degree in a related field required

· Professional certifications or equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of formal education

Experience

· 5+ years of procurement management experience in an industrial manufacturing environment

· Experience sourcing steel, raw materials, or building infrastructure preferred

· Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems preferred

· Experience working within an international company is a plus

Knowledge & Technical Expertise

· Strong understanding of procurement principles including contracts, purchasing agreements, Incoterms, freight, insurance, tax considerations, and regulatory compliance

· Knowledge of manufacturing processes, raw materials, quality standards, and cost optimization techniques

· Experience in business planning, resource allocation, and performance improvement

Core Skills & Competencies

· Clear and effective written and verbal communication

· Strong leadership, coaching, and people development abilities

· Exceptional organizational and time management skills

· Ability to present information to both small and large audiences

· Proven success building cross-functional partnerships

· Strong analytical and decision-making skills

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and enterprise systems (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, MRP)

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing organization where procurement plays a strategic role. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, influence key business decisions, and help shape sustainable sourcing practices across the company.

Benefits

Blum USA believes in offering their employees an excellent benefits package that includes:

· Salaried position with overtime

· Possible bonus opportunities

· Health (Medical and Dental)

· 401(k) with employee matching

· Flexible spending account to cover eligible out of pocket health, dental and vision expenses

· Three weeks vacation starting your second year on the job

· Term life insurance equal to annual salary at no cost to employee

· And more!

Company Overview

For more than 60 years Blum has been manufacturing superior quality hinge systems, drawer runners, and lift systems that create emotion and enhance user convenience in the kitchen. With every product, we strive to develop solutions to ensure that cabinet doors and drawers open with ease, close softly and effortlessly, and make workflow and everyday kitchen use easier.

Over the decades our product range has grown and so has the company. Today, Blum has eight production plants in Austria, and manufacturing sites in Brazil, Poland and the United States. Approximately 9000 Blum employees all over the world concentrate on the vision of “perfecting motion” to satisfy the specific requirements of the end user, whether it is in the kitchen or in another living area of the home. This prerequisite is the source of all our product development and innovation.