• Lead, develop, and scale the Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Operations teams, building functional maturity in strategic negotiation, supplier management, cost modeling, risk management and cross-functional execution. • Build organizational capability by clarifying roles, responsibilities, decision rights, and cross-functional ways of working. Develop team talent through coaching, performance management and change management. • Work with leadership to establish clear KPIs and accountability mechanisms to drive performance. Support with executive communications on supply risk and sourcing strategies. • Partner with cross functional leaders in QA, Trade, Ops, Innovation, and Sustainability to align sourcing and procurement priorities with company growth, margin, operational and risk management objectives. • Work with supervisor to develop strategic plan for the department as the company scales to ensure consistent priorities between procurement and sourcing. • Own the sourcing and procurement performance agenda, including cost savings & avoidance, inflation mitigation, supplier leverage, working capital improvement, risk reduction, supply assurance, and supplier-enabled innovation. • Partner with FP&A on margin forecasting, inflation assumptions, commodity outlooks, annual operation plan, EBITDA optimization, and working capital targets. • Develop and execute category and multi-year strategies aligned to growth, margin targets, EBITDA optimization, sustainability goals, innovation priorities, and supply continuity objectives. • Build differentiated sourcing models that create competitive advantage, including direct sourcing, grower relationships, regional sourcing networks, strategic partnerships, exclusive supply arrangements, and more. • Evaluate upstream and long term supply opportunities, including grower-direct models, dedicated acreage, tolling arrangements, co-investment opportunities and make-versus-buy decisions that improve control, transparency, cost, quality and assurance. • Diversify the supply base to reduce climate, geographic, and crop risk exposure. • Maintain visibility and accountability for addressable spend across assigned direct, indirect, and operational categories, prioritizing sourcing strategies based on business impact, risk, margin opportunity, sustainability impact, and long-term strategic importance. • Partner with Sustainability to advance transparency, organic resiliency, responsible sourcing, social and environmental improvements, while protecting continuity of supply, cost competitiveness, quality, and operational flexibility. • Review and approve major supplier agreements and strategic contracts. • Ensure disciplined negotiation processes and commercial rigor across categories. • Oversee supplier segmentation, performance management and scorecards and quarterly business reviews to drive accountability and continuity of supply. • Develop and continuously improve scalable procurement processes and governance frameworks. Including: policies, workflows, effective MRP utilization, demand and supply alignment, PO accuracy, spend control, and compliance with negotiated agreements. • Oversee purchasing teams managing the full PO lifecycle execution, purchasing controls, issue resolution, service-level performance, and continuous improvement. • Ensure alignment between procurement, demand planning, and S&OP. • Track and manage key performance indicators including cost savings, cost avoidance, OTIF, inventory turns, quality performance, and supplier compliance. • Monitor inventory health, shelf-life exposure, excess and obsolete risks to mitigate waste in the supply chain. • Partner with cross-functional leadership to proactively manage supplier performance and corrective actions. • Develop sourcing & procurement plans integrated with demand planning, supply planning, innovation timelines, commercialization needs, and annual operation plan assumptions, ensuring strategies support business needs and growth. • Lead long-range planning for critical materials and suppliers, including capacity planning, supply availability, crop outlooks, supplier readiness, and risk mitigation needs. • Leverage market intelligence, commodity outlooks, sustainability data, and cost modeling to guide category strategies and business recommendations.

• Build long-term relationships with printer/production partners through regular monthly performance calls, emails, and other day-to-day communication through different channels, becoming their trusted point of contact. • Support vendors/printers with operational, production, and logistics-related questions. • Partner with vendors to improve order quality, turnaround time, and overall operational performance. • Drive accountability while maintaining strong working relationships. • Coordinate production timelines and resolve order delays before they impact customers. • Reallocate production orders to make sure your printers are not overloaded. • Assign or reschedule the entire order schedule for your printer in case of emergency shutdowns. • Coordinate garment procurement from suppliers and ensure vendors receive inventory on time. • Partner with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Product, and Tech teams to resolve issues quickly. • Keep internal teams and external stakeholders informed of production updates that impact customers. • Share feedback with internal teams to improve vendor experience and operational efficiency. • Identify recurring operational issues and recommend long-term solutions. • Identify automation opportunities and improve existing workflows to make operations more scalable. • Take ownership of projects that improve team performance, vendor experience, or operational efficiency.

• This is a remote position. You sit at the front of our delivery engine, feeding recruiters across sector desks. • You take a live mandate, decode what good looks like, then go find it. • Fast turnaround, clean data, and profiles worth the employer's time. • Source qualified talent across our sector desks, from technology and finance to energy, healthcare, and built environment. • Hunt where others don't. LinkedIn Recruiter+, Boolean, job boards, referrals, internal databases, and the channels most people never open. • Build talent pools for live roles and the roles we know are coming. • Our pipeline is our asset, not a task. • Screen with judgment against the real brief, not the CV. • Shortlist on evidence and fit, not keyword matches. • Keep the data honest. Clean, tagged, and current in the ATS. • If it is not in the ATS, it did not happen. • Work in sync with recruiters on priority, strategy, and where the market is tight. • You are a partner in the search, not a form-filler. • Deliver on the clock. Quality profiles, quickly, the first time. • Structured speed, never a scramble.

Role Description Shields Facilities Management (SFM) is seeking a strategic, detail‑driven, and results‑oriented Procurement Manager to lead sourcing initiatives, strengthen supplier partnerships, and drive department‑wide KPIs. This role is ideal for a self‑starter who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, collaborates effectively across teams, and consistently delivers high‑quality outcomes. You will play a critical part in optimizing cost, quality, compliance, and operational readiness — ensuring SFM maintains a competitive edge while supporting essential services across multiple states. Key Responsibilities - Procurement Execution — Manage all steps and transactions required to execute the procurement process from requisition through delivery, ensuring full compliance with SFM policies. - Strategic Sourcing — Lead and implement sourcing strategies that improve cost, quality, and supplier performance. - Supplier Negotiations — Plan, support, and conduct effective negotiations to secure optimal terms for SFM. - Supplier Performance Management — Partner with suppliers to ensure compliance with requirements, quality standards, delivery expectations, and continuous improvement initiatives. - KPI Ownership — Drive procurement KPIs including cost savings, cycle time reduction, supplier performance metrics, and operational readiness. Collaborate with internal teams to achieve department‑wide KPI targets. - Data & Reporting — Analyze procurement data, develop insights, and support reporting needs for leadership and risk management. - Market Research — Identify potential suppliers, assess capabilities, and evaluate performance to strengthen SFM’s vendor network. - Cross‑Functional Collaboration — Work closely with Operations, Finance, and field teams to forecast demand and ensure procurement alignment with business goals. - Urgent & Off‑Hours Support — Provide support for urgent procurement needs outside standard business hours as operational demands require. - Snow Season On‑Call — Serve as a designated member of SFM’s snow‑season on‑call team, coordinating suppliers, materials, and emergency needs to ensure uninterrupted service. - Team Support — Maintain a positive attitude, assist in training new team members, and support other divisions when needed. Qualifications - Procurement Expertise — Strong understanding of procurement best practices, contract management, and strategic sourcing. - Negotiation Skills — Proven ability to influence stakeholders and secure favorable outcomes. - Analytical Strength — Excellent analytical and decision-making skills with exceptional attention to detail. - Communication Excellence — Effective oral and written communication, active listening, and the ability to turn challenges into actionable requests. - Self-Starter Mindset — Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing to team goals and department KPIs. - Technical Proficiency — Experience with procurement tools such as Smartsheet, Vendor Scout, Utilize Core, MyWork, and MS Office. - Continuous Improvement — Proactive problem-solving abilities and a commitment to improving processes, supplier performance, and operational outcomes. - Team Collaboration — Ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization. Benefits - Opportunity to shape procurement strategy across multi‑state operations - High‑impact role supporting essential services and emergency readiness - Collaborative, supportive team environment - Strong focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence