Procurement Manager

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Location: Remote/Hybrid - USA

Reports to: Sr Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Department Name: Strategic Sourcing

Job Types: Full Time, Exempt

Position Summary

The Procurement Manager is responsible for managing vendor relationships, executing procurement strategies, and driving cost savings, service excellence, and operational efficiency across Rubicon's vendor network.

Reporting to Sr Manager, Strategic Sourcing, this role partners with vendors and internal stakeholders to support strategic sourcing, negotiate agreements, monitor supplier performance, and identify opportunities to optimize the supply chain.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Execute procurement strategies that support cost optimization, service quality, and operational efficiency across Rubicon's vendor network.
• Work with Rubicon’s Regional Sourcing Managers to analyze, review, and finalize a variety of analyses related to vendors and services within Excel and internal software.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, and vendor performance improvements.
• Negotiate pricing, service agreements, and other commercial terms with vendors while maintaining positive long-term partnerships.
• Analyze procurement and operational data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for process improvement.
• Assist in managing vendor-related escalations and work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and vendors to achieve timely resolution.
• Support network optimization efforts by evaluating service coverage, vendor capabilities, pricing structures, and operational efficiencies.
• Partner with leadership to develop and implement strategic initiatives that improve profitability and strengthen vendor partnerships.
• Prepare and present procurement analyses, recommendations, and performance updates to leadership.
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology and process improvements to enhance procurement operations and vendor management activities.
• Ability to travel and/or work onsite up to 25% on an annual basis. 
• Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but may provide mentorship, training, guidance, and functional leadership to team members and cross-functional partners as needed.

Experience & Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university  or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain management, vendor management, or a related field.
• Experience negotiating contracts, pricing agreements, and service-level expectations with suppliers or service providers.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Advanced in Microsoft Excel and other business intelligence, reporting, or procurement tools.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• A proactive, can-do attitude with a willingness to take ownership of tasks and drive them to completion.
• Ability to work independently while also being a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Discretion and trustworthiness in handling sensitive information and supporting high-level strategic initiatives.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Travel and/or onsite work will be on an as needed basis.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• While performing the duties of this job in a home office setting, the employee is regularly required to work on a computer for extended periods of time.
• Frequent use of a computer requires fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while working from home or a designated workspace.
• Ability to perform tasks that require sustained attention and focus.
• Occasional lifting of materials up to 25 pounds.
• Travel to attend team meetings may be required.
• To facilitate working from home, and as a requirement for this role, the employee must provide reliable internet connection with sufficient bandwidth to execute all job functions and technology setup conducive to remote work. The company laptop will be provided.
• A quiet, distraction-free workspace is required for maintaining productivity.
• Collaboration with team members may occur through virtual meetings and communication platforms.

About Rubicon
Rubicon is a leading provider of technology-based waste and recycling solutions for waste generators, helping them to understand, manage, and reduce waste. We provide multi-location businesses with an all-in-one waste and recycling solution, offering deep insights into your waste streams to enable informed decision-making and actions across all your locations. We help customers achieve sustainability goals with tailored zero waste solutions, leveraging our longstanding relationships with more than 8,000 vendors and hauler partners.

Rubicon is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We also maintain a Drug-Free Workplace.

Rubicon is committed to sustainability and will rely on all employees to serve as an advocate for Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) both internally and externally to help grow the Company’s ESG objectives.

• Environment: Contribute, measurably, to Rubicon’s carbon reduction goal and circular economy efforts
• Social: Support Rubicon’s efforts to cultivate/promote racial and gender equity
• Governance: Advance Rubicon’s commitment to best-in-class governance practices