Procurement Manager

Job Overview: You’ll be part of the leading experts in environment that pride themselves on grit, integrity, ownership, and innovation.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of procurement operations, including the implementation of a purchase requisition system, conducting formal vendor risk assessments, and managing contracts through Master Service Agreements (MSAs).

Responsibilities and Duties:

Purchasing Leadership:

• Serve as the primary purchasing advisor to the CFO and other Finance leadership, partnering closely with Operations, and supporting the purchasing organization.


• Manage the procurement of materials, equipment, and services required for clean room operations.


• Negotiate contracts and pricing with vendors to ensure cost-effective purchasing.


• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other important data.

Vendor Management and Partnering:

• Conduct formal vendor risk assessments to evaluate and mitigate potential risks.


• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors.


• Monitor vendor performance and compliance with contractual obligations.


• Manage contracting processes through MSAs to ensure clear and consistent terms and mitigate vendor risks.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in purchasing within supply chain and with operational management.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.


• Provide training and support to staff on procurement management processes.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.


• A minimum of 5 years of purchasing management experience


• Deep understanding of purchasing contracts and manufacturing vendors


• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, vendor management, and contract negotiation.


• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.


• Excellent organizational and project management skills.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with cross-functional teams.


• Strong leadership and team management abilities.

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency and Experience working in Global Shop Solutions.


• Experience with implementing purchase requisition systems and conducting vendor risk assessments.


• Certification in Supply Chain Management.


• Familiarity with manufacturing experience related to real estate, custom equipment, and/ or medical device manufacturing and distribution.

Supervision Required: minimal

Supervisory Responsibilities: lead a team of 2-3 buyers with development for growth in the future.

Why You’ll Love Germfree: We want to make sure that you can expect excellence from us as well, and so we provide the best work environment possible to allow you to love what you do. As stated before, we will give you everything you need to succeed and will also motivate you to push yourself in new and positive ways. Whether this is meeting new people, working on projects you are passionate about, or innovating a process – we will help make it happen. A super hardcore work ethic, talent for building things, common sense & trustworthiness are required. At Germfree, you will get out exactly what you put in, and we know you can excel with us.