Senior Manager, Regional Procurement

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

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About the role

The Regional Procurement Manager – Midwest is responsible for leading procurement operations across multiple Midwest sites. This role oversees site-level buyers, drives regional procurement strategy, ensures achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs), and delivers measurable cost savings and budget performance. The Regional Procurement Manager partners closely with site leadership and reports directly to the Procurement Director – Midwest.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Regional Procurement Leadership

· Lead and manage procurement teams (buyers) across assigned Midwest locations

· Provide coaching, performance management, and professional development for site buyers

· Standardize procurement processes and ensure alignment with corporate procurement policies

· Foster collaboration and best practice sharing across regional sites

2. KPI & Performance Management

· Establish, monitor, and report procurement KPIs (cost savings, supplier performance, on-time delivery, inventory turns, etc.)

· Ensure regional procurement goals align with corporate objectives

· Implement corrective actions where performance gaps are identified

· Develop dashboards and reporting cadence for leadership review

3. Cost Savings & Budget Management

· Identify and execute cost reduction initiatives across OPEX and CAPEX spend categories

· Develop annual savings targets and track performance against budget

· Support annual budgeting process with accurate forecasting and spend analysis

· Lead negotiations to secure favorable pricing, terms, and contracts

4. Strategic Sourcing & Projects

· Lead regional strategic sourcing initiatives and cross-site projects

· Drive supplier consolidation, contract optimization, and risk mitigation strategies

· Partner with Operations, Finance, Engineering, and Supply Chain to support capital projects and continuous improvement efforts

· Support implementation of procurement systems and digital transformation initiatives

5. Supplier Management

· Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships

· Conduct supplier performance reviews and drive accountability

· Identify and qualify new suppliers as needed

· Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards

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Qualifications

Education & Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field (MBA preferred) or equivalent experience

· 7+ years of procurement or supply chain experience

Skills & Competencies

· Strong negotiation and contract management skills

· Demonstrated success delivering measurable cost savings

· Analytical mindset with strong financial acumen

· Experience managing KPIs and performance metrics

· Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive change

· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

· Proficiency in ERP systems and procurement software

In addition to salary, this role is eligible for benefits. The benefits would include medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays.

Additional details are available at https://www.reworldwaste.com/careers/benefits.

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