Head of Supply Chain and Procurement
Job Description
Meyer Utility Structures
is searching for a Purchasing Manager who will be an integral part of the Business Unit Supply Chain team, responsible for driving both near-term execution and long-term strategic objectives. This role will focus on leading buyer performance, strengthening supplier partnerships, and advancing sourcing and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve supply chain goals. The position will collaborate cross-functionally with multiple departments and plant locations to support Meyer Utility Structures’ continued growth.
Meyer Utility Structures is an industry leader in the engineering design and fabrication of concrete and tubular steel structures for transmission, distribution, and substation applications. With over sixty years of innovative engineering and manufacturing expertise, Meyer has helped to author and validate many of today’s transmission industry standards and specifications.
What You’ll Do
- Monitor and drive buyer performance, ensuring alignment with contract requirements and progress toward supply chain objectives
- Prioritize and coordinate critical supply needs when maintenance, operations, or customer commitments are at risk
- Establish and oversee supplier performance metrics, including leading proactive supplier audits and accountability initiatives
- Support new item setup by validating availability, lead times, and target pricing
- Partner with Plants, Materials Managers, Maintenance, Operations, and Finance to identify recurring needs, constraints, and improvement opportunities
- Lead sourcing strategies to reduce total cost, improve lead times, consolidate vendor base, and standardize materials and services
What You’ll Need
- Bachelor’s degree: required; Supply Chain Management or related field preferred
- 7+ years of experience: in supply chain, procurement, or related business function
- Solid understanding: of business process analysis and optimization
- Advanced proficiency: in Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI strongly preferred