This is a great opportunity for a procurement professional who wants to be part of a dynamic, growing company. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of the company's procurement activities, including implementing and maintaining procurement policies, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with federal and corporate regulations. You will play a crucial role in optimizing our supply chain and supporting our company's growth through effective procurement strategies.

Job Scope:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with company objectives and federal regulations.
• Manage the full procurement lifecycle from scope development, to award, through requisition and payment, ensuring compliance with company policies and federal requirements.
• Lead vendor selection processes including RFP development, bid evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Conduct cost and price analyses for procurements exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.
• Maintain detailed procurement records and documentation for audit purposes.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations including 2 CFR 200 requirements when applicable.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers and contractors.
• Implement and monitor procurement performance metrics.
• Lead initiatives to optimize procurement processes and reduce costs.
• Coordinate with various departments to understand and fulfill procurement needs.
• Maintain the “Equipment Status Memorandum” document, including issuing weekly expediting reports.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement practices and procedures
• Work closely with the engineering department leads (Mechanical, PC&IS, Process Project Management) to formulate project plans and meet the business needs.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience

Qualifications

• Procurement Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of procurement experience, including demonstrated success in managing complex procurement processes and vendor relationships. Experience with federal procurement and the Davis-Bacon regulations is a must.

• Contract Management: Experience with various contract types including fixed price, time-and-materials, and cost-reimbursement contracts. The ideal candidate can handle the high paced environment of a disruptive startup but can also understand the mindset of cost-conscious commodity manufacturing operations.

• Compliance Knowledge: Strong understanding of federal procurement regulations. Experience ensuring compliance with government regulations in procurement processes.

• Educational Requirements: BS in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field. Professional certification (CPSM, CPIM, or similar) is a plus.

We are seeking an individual with these personal attributes:

• Team Player: We’re looking for team members who contribute as individuals, communicate effectively with other team members, and treat all employees with dignity and respect. We are looking for people who lead by example, make and keep commitments and getting things done every single day, while also helping others succeed and enjoy their jobs.
• Customer Focus: We need to drive a fanatical devotion to our customers throughout our team, ensuring that every delivery possible is made on time, and that our product maintains the highest quality standards. We need team members who will challenge themselves to do the right thing for the customer, even when it is not easy or convenient.
• A Natural Problem-Solver: We are seeking an individual capable of working independently and that is self-motivated to identify and address problems as they arise. If you are looking for someone else to tell you what needs to be done, this is not the job for you – we want you to identify problems and then drive solutions, while obviously also listening to input from teammates, superiors, and operators on the shop floor.
• Enjoys the Work and Sees the Vision: We are seeking a candidate who wants to be in a manufacturing environment and to be an integral part of building a successful company from the ground up. You will join CleanFiber not only for your career and income, but for the adventure of building business, changing the building materials industry, and improving the lives of our employees and customers. You will feel success when the team and our customers are successful.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

About CleanFiber:

CleanFiber makes high performance cellulose building insulation from recycled corrugated cardboard boxes, using a unique and patented process. CleanFiber’s proven technology and accelerating business is poised to disrupt a fast-growing segment of the building insulation market, while rapidly building a highly-profitable business.

Cellulose insulation wins customers from fiberglass because of greater energy efficiency, and from foam because of its much lower price point. CleanFiber makes highly efficient cellulose insulation from recycled corrugated boxes, allowing us to challenge incumbent players who are reliant on diminishing supplies of recycled newsprint. With successful execution at our first facility, we believe we are well-positioned to rapidly seize market share on a national scale. We are a game changer!