Procurement Manager

At Lewis, we're not just trimming trees — we're building a future. As the second-largest utility vegetation management company in North America and a proud employee-owned business, we believe every person on our team matters. When you join Lewis, you're not just taking a job — you're investing in your future.

- Elevate your career with us — we prioritize training and internal promotions 

- Join a vibrant team that champions safety, values your feedback, and fosters a strong sense of camaraderie 

- Shape your future with us through our fantastic Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

What You Will Do as a Procurement Manager

As a Procurement Manager at Lewis Services, you will lead and support procurement sourcing strategies across the organization, ensuring goods and services are acquired efficiently, cost-effectively, and in alignment with business goals. You will:

• Support corporate and operational supply chain initiatives, including material cost reductions and supplier discount strategies

• Lead the development and execution of category profiles and category strategies in collaboration with internal stakeholders

• Identify and execute value creation and cost reduction opportunities across assigned categories

• Update category strategies annually or as business needs evolve

• Serve as the lead for cross-functional teams, partnering with internal customers, finance, and suppliers to drive continuous improvement

• Strengthen relationships with internal stakeholders and ensure alignment to procurement strategies

• Drive contract compliance across the organization

• Develop and deliver reporting that provides transparency into procurement performance and opportunities

• Lead regional and national sourcing events and supplier negotiations through contract award

• Support implementation of awarded contracts, including supplier enablement and buying channel adoption

• Manage ongoing supplier relationships and conduct quarterly business reviews

• Track supplier performance and lead supplier improvement plans related to quality, delivery, and service

• Approve procurement-related transactions including purchase orders, credit card requests, PPV approvals, prepayments, supplier qualifications, and inventory adjustments

• Partner with leadership to ensure buying practices meet operational needs and cost targets

• Participate in new tools, systems testing, and serve as a superuser as needed

• Support the development and implementation of standard operating procedures within the Supply Chain function

• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, or a related field

• 5 to 8 years of experience in procurement or supply chain roles

• 4 or more years of experience in a leadership or manager-level role

• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools

• Experience working with ERP systems in a supply chain or procurement environment

• Strong project management and analytical skills

• Knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and procurement processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree

• 10 or more years of procurement or supply chain experience in lieu of a degree

• Experience in vegetation management, construction, or manufacturing environments

• Bilingual capabilities

• Lean supply chain experience

• CPSM or CPM certification

• Lean Six Sigma certification

Technology, Equipment & Tools

• ERP and procurement systems

• Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word

• Standard office equipment such as computers, phones, scanners, and copiers

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and perform repetitive keystrokes regularly

• Occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds

• Primarily office-based work environment

• Regular travel, including overnight travel by ground or air

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation $97,559 - $128,293 

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

• Health, dental, vision, and HSA options

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Ongoing training and professional development

Our People Promise

Lewis Tree Service is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity for both applicants and employees. Lewis Tree Service prohibits unlawful discrimination or harassment of employees and applicants based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age (40+), religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, apprenticeship, promotion, demotion,