Remote Procurement Manager

1w1 week ago

GPM Investments, LLC

US · Full-time · $60,000 – $60,000

About this role

The Procurement Manager oversees strategic sourcing and management of store use supplies and national-level service contracts that keep GPM's store network operational. This role owns the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, from scoping requirements and managing RFPs to negotiating vendor agreements and driving vendor performance. Reporting to the Director of Procurement, they lead the Procurement Associate team.

Day-to-day involves owning the full RFP lifecycle for national service categories, coordinating vendor dispatch and work order execution across stores, and overseeing invoice approval for scope compliance. Manage relationships with vendors in landscaping, snow removal, garbage, pest control, fire safety, grease traps, and hood cleanings. Forecast demand, administer SLAs, and track metrics like response time and first-time fix rates.

Partner with Operations and Facilities teams to resolve escalations, ensure compliance with policies, and maintain vendor networks including onboarding with COI, W-9, and background checks. Lead procurement for special projects while continuously evaluating markets for cost controls. Work remotely in a collaborative environment supporting store operations nationwide.

Drive cost savings initiatives and build long-term procurement efficiencies, assessing contracts to reduce spend risks. Foster a culture of operational excellence and profitability through data-driven decisions. Opportunities to implement processes enhancing facility maintenance and vendor performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from accredited University or College
Experience leading a team of professionals
Procurement of indirect category supplies and services for a large-scale corporation operating multiple business enterprises
Understanding of facility maintenance processes and business needs
Procurement experience in C-store / restaurant equipment
Experience in implementing procurement programs and processes
Experience with Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs)
Experience with commercial construction and remodeling

Responsibilities

Own the full RFP lifecycle for national service categories including scope development, bid solicitation, vendor evaluation, award, and contract execution
Manage national service vendor relationships across categories such as landscaping, snow, garbage, pest control, fire and life safety systems, grease trap cleanings, and hood cleanings
Oversee work order coordination between stores, field operations, and national vendors ensuring timely dispatch and completion
Oversee and administer invoicing process by ensuring scope compliance, timeliness, and accuracy
Maintain the national vendor network including onboarding, compliance documentation (COI, W-9, background checks), and offboarding underperformers
Administer service-level agreements (SLAs) and track vendor performance metrics (response time, first-time fix rate, NTE compliance, customer satisfaction)
Drive profitability by identifying cost-saving opportunities, managing budgets, and reducing spend risks
Resolve vendor escalations and store-level service issues in partnership with Operations and Facilities teams