Procurement and Logistics Manager

Job Title: Procurement and Logistics Manager Company: Acela, Inc. Location: Bozeman, MT Appointment Type: Full-Time, Hourly Compensation: $65,000–$185,000 annually, depending on experience Benefits: 401(k) with company matching, health, dental, vision insurance, and paid time off Company Overview Acela, Inc. is a growing manufacturer and refurbisher of vehicles and trailers, including high-performance on- and off-highway trucks. We operate in a fast-paced, process-driven environment focused on lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, teamwork, and operational efficiency. Position Summary The Procurement and Logistics Manager oversees purchasing, supplier relationships, inventory management, and transportation across Acela’s production facilities. This role ensures materials and components are available when needed while controlling costs, maintaining inventory accuracy, and supporting production schedules and customer deliveries. The ideal candidate has strong supply chain experience, leadership skills, and the ability to improve processes in a manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Procurement & Supplier Management Source, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships. Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and delivery schedules. Oversee purchasing activities to ensure timely availability of materials, parts, and supplies. Develop sourcing strategies to reduce costs and minimize supply chain risks. Maintain accurate purchasing records and monitor supplier performance. Inventory & Supply Chain Manage inventory levels across multiple production facilities. Coordinate with production teams to forecast material requirements and prevent shortages. Maintain accurate inventory records and oversee cycle counts and reconciliations. Identify excess, obsolete, or slow-moving inventory. Improve inventory control, material availability, and supply chain efficiency. Logistics & Transportation Oversee freight scheduling, shipping, receiving, and delivery coordination. Manage relationships with carriers, freight brokers, and transportation providers. Monitor shipments, resolve delivery issues, and verify freight costs. Coordinate material transfers between facilities and deliveries to customers. Track transportation performance and identify cost-saving opportunities. Team Leadership & Collaboration Lead, train, and develop procurement and logistics personnel. Establish departmental priorities, responsibilities, and performance expectations. Collaborate with production, finance, sales, and company leadership. Communicate supply chain risks and resolve issues affecting production or delivery schedules. Reporting & Continuous Improvement Monitor purchasing costs, inventory levels, supplier performance, and logistics KPIs. Prepare reports and recommendations for management. Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve processes, and increase operational efficiency. Maintain purchasing, inventory, and shipping procedures and documentation. Apply lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles to supply chain operations. Qualifications Five or more years of experience in procurement, logistics, or supply chain management, preferably in manufacturing. Experience with supplier negotiations, purchasing, inventory control, and freight coordination. Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency with ERP systems, inventory management software, and Microsoft Excel. Experience leading teams and coordinating across departments preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience in vehicle manufacturing, automotive, heavy equipment, or industrial operations. Knowledge of strategic sourcing, demand forecasting, freight management, and inventory optimizat…

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