Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

Established in 2004, Prime Controls, L.P. is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients' industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor, we offer comprehensive solutions, supported by our size, expertise, and extensive experience. With a professional team of 1000+ employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees' well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment.

What You Will Do

As a Procurement Manager, you will establish and lead a formal procurement function designed to support scalability, governance, and future MRP readiness. This role focuses on strategy, process design, and vendor framework developmentnot day-to-day purchasing execution.

You will partner closely with Purchasing, Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Systems leadership to define procurement standards, strengthen vendor models, and align sourcing processes with long-term organizational growth.

A typical day at Prime Controls involves:

Procurement Strategy & Function Development

• Establish procurement as a formal business function with defined structure and operational framework
• Develop procurement policies, standards, and governance models
• Design scalable procurement processes aligned with future ERP and MRP initiatives
• Create documentation and workflows to ensure consistency and compliance

Vendor Strategy & Sourcing Models

• Advise leadership on vendor strategy, preferred supplier models, and sourcing approaches
• Define vendor performance standards and governance expectations
• Develop reporting frameworks to monitor vendor performance, risk, and compliance
• Provide data-driven recommendations to support cost control and continuous improvement

Materials Identification & Internal Standards

• Define internal standards for identifying and representing materials independent of distributor part numbers
• Establish criteria for when to create new inventory items versus reuse existing ones
• Design processes that allow multiple vendor part numbers to map to a single internal inventory ID
• Partner with Engineering, Purchasing, and Systems to ensure part definitions are based on manufacturer specifications and functional equivalence
• Reduce duplicate inventory items and improve inventory visibility and MRP readiness

Purchasing Enablement & Cross-Functional Alignment

• Support Purchasing by defining clear standards, workflows, and decision frameworks
• Clarify ownership and handoffs between Procurement and Purchasing
• Strengthen purchasing effectiveness while maintaining day-to-day buying responsibility within Purchasing

MRP & Systems Alignment

• Ensure procurement processes align with ERP and MRP system requirements
• Collaborate with Materials Governance and Systems teams on part data and sourcing alignment
• Identify process or data gaps that could impact planning accuracy

Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate current purchasing practices to identify inefficiencies or risk
• Implement scalable improvements to strengthen governance and control
• Continuously refine procurement strategy as the organization evolves

What You Will Bring

The Basic:

• Demonstrated experience building or leading a procurement or sourcing function
• Strong understanding of procurement strategy, vendor management, and purchasing workflows
• Experience designing cross-functional processes and governance models
• Ability to influence stakeholders across Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Systems
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Comfortable operating in dynamic, evolving environments

The Preferred:

• Experience supporting ERP or MRP implementation initiatives
• Background in manufacturing, engineering, construction, or project-driven environments
• Experience collaborating with established purchasing teams
• Familiarity with materials governance and inventory data management

Benefits

Full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-sponsored events and team activities

Work Environment & Physical Demands (Text Only)

Physical requirements and work environment expectations vary by position. Generally, roles at Prime Controls may involve moderate noise, occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions, and collaboration within office or project-based environments. Some roles may require extended periods of sitting, standing, or use of computer systems. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

EEO

Prime Controls is an equal opportunity employer.