Procurement and Sourcing Manager

Description

Dogwood Industries – Who We Are

Build your future with Dogwood Industries!

Dogwood Industries is at the forefront of designing and manufacturing Pre-engineered Panelized Relocatable Metal Buildings, delivering industry leading solutions for mission-critical projects across industrial and DoD markets. Through a precise blend of manufacturing and construction, we enable high-performance, rapidly deployable structures that keep critical missions moving forward. Our team provides leadership in the design process that transforms the way our clients work by delivering buildings as equipment solutions in harsh environments around the world. If you are motivated by innovation, thrive in a fast-paced setting, and want to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the building industry, we'd love to speak with you!

General Job Description

Dogwood Industries is seeking an experienced Procurement & Sourcing Manager to join our team. A successful candidate will ensure reliable, efficient and cost-effective flow of materials to support uninterrupted operations. This role is responsible for building strong vendor partnerships, developing efficient sourcing strategies, driving continuous improvement across procurement, sourcing, and planning, and supporting production performance while reducing the overall cost of goods sold. The ideal candidate will excel in a fast-paced environment, possess strong time management, problem-solving skills, and demonstrate a proactive, solution-minded approach.   

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment
• Cultivate strategic partnerships with key vendors to drive long-term value 
• Lead supplier negotiations to achieve competitive pricing, favorable terms, and risk-balanced agreements. 
• Manage procurement resources to meet project delivery schedules
• Analyze material usage across Dogwood’s products to identify critical schedule, technical, and cost drivers 
• Ensure all purchasing activities are executed in accordance with Dogwood policies, contractual obligations, and legal      standards/requirements 
• Oversee issuance of purchase orders and expedited materials
• Collaborate with the project and planning teams to drive successful project execution
• Monitor and manage vendor performance using KPIs, and evaluate, qualify, and onboard new vendors 
• Report expected cost to complete, budget analysis, and cost comparisons
• Partner with planning, production, and inventory to align demand forecasts with sourcing strategies
• Identify, escalate, and resolve supply chain risks and performance discrepancies 
• Develop contingency plans and alternate strategies for critical materials
• Partner with accounting to ensure timely and correct payment of vendors
• Map, document, and continuously improve procurement and sourcing processes to increase efficiency, scalability, and compliance 
• Ensure accurate procurement data within ERP/MRP systems
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

· Proven leadership experience with direct reports

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills

· Confident in maintaining vendor partnerships and conducting supplier negotiations

· Excellent organizational and planning skills

· Detail-oriented and able to extract critical information from specifications

· Proficiency in an ERP system for executing daily tasks, reporting, and data accuracy

· Ability to read and understand technical information to ensure accuracy of purchase orders

· Proficiency in the use of Office, SharePoint, and Adobe applications; able to adapt to purchasing software specific to Dogwood

· Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills 

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

This position requires moderate physical activity, primarily in an office environment but may include visits to the manufacturing facilities or jobsites to collaborate and inspect materials.  To perform the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly seated at a computer desk with the option to stand, is utilizing the telephone frequently, and participating in meetings with colleagues, clients, third party vendors, etc. There are stairs in the office. In the factory setting, you may inspect and handle materials and be exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, fumes, and odors. 

Compensation

$98,000 - $130,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Health Benefits, including medical, dental and vision
• Company paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Paid vacation, paid sick leave and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan, with employer match
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Applicant Notes

• Applicants must provide complete work history with employer references for last three to five years

• All employees are subject to a pre-employment background check and pre-employment and random drug testing. Due to working in / being exposed to a safety sensitive environment, THC testing will occur as part of all drug screens.

• This is a full time, in office position; hybrid is not an option.

Location

This is an onsite position at the Dogwood Everett Factory at 3200 35th Ave NE, Everett, WA 98201. Travel to Dogwood’s Bothell Corporate office or Sedro-Woolley Factory office, as needed.

Application Assistance

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Dogwood’s HR department at (206) 858-2728 or HR@dogwoodindustries.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal

Disclaimer: Although the Company has attempted to accurately and thoroughly describe this position, the Company reserves the right to change the same, including to change, add to or subtract from the duties outlined, within the sole discretion of the Company, at any time, with or without advance notice. In order to meet company deadlines, work in excess of 40 hours per week may be required from time to time.

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