Millwood, Inc.

Procurement

• Lead all strategic sourcing activities within the assigned region, including supplier identification, qualification, negotiation, onboarding, performance management, and continuous improvement
• Develop and improve sourcing and category management strategies supporting profitability, supply continuity, and business growth
• Develop proficiency in Millwood's pallet design software and support costing, quoting, and sourcing decisions
• Develop working knowledge of Millwood's order entry and customer support systems, including order management, customer communications, accounts receivable follow-up, and cross-functional coverage
• Provide pricing support to Regional Sales Managers using approved costing methodologies, market intelligence, and internal systems
• Maintain current pricing by material and region
• Maintain supplier, pricing, quoting, and activity records in Salesforce; document supplier capabilities, visit reports, and business developments
• Serve as primary contact for supplier-related issues and facilitate resolution with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Analyze procurement and market data to identify cost reductions, improve supplier performance, benchmark spending, and support decisions
• Conduct monthly reviews of customer pricing and sourcing costs and discuss recommendations with Regional Sales Managers
• Identify, evaluate, negotiate with, and onboard supplier partners; maintain a prospective-supplier pipeline
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Quality, manufacturing facilities, and supplier partners on costing, quality, performance, and growth
• Travel approximately 25% or more as business needs require; submit vendor visit reports and Salesforce updates within 48 hours of visits
• Support annual sourcing objectives, supplier diversity initiatives, and cost savings goals
• Assist with contingency sourcing plans to mitigate disruptions and ensure supply continuity
• Resolve supplier quality concerns and implement corrective actions with operations and quality teams
• Participate in strategic planning for regional growth and profitability
• Perform other duties as assigned

Sourcing Manager