Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Manager

Job Description

• Competitive salary: $115,000.00 per year
• Work site location: Dallas, TX
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, 401(k) with employer matching contributions, paid time off (PTO) policy, paid holidays, disability coverage, and life insurance options.
• Career growth: career growth opportunities at ECAM

• Source and procure materials and components used in the production of mobile surveillance trailers and related technology solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers across fabrication, trailer manufacturing, electronics, energy systems, and security technology categories.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supplier agreements to achieve quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Production, and Operations teams to ensure purchasing activities align with build schedules and product development initiatives.
• Monitor inventory levels and supplier performance to minimize shortages, delays, and production disruptions.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers while developing contingency plans to reduce supply chain risk.
• Manage procurement timelines for critical and long-lead-time components to support on-time manufacturing and customer delivery commitments.
• Evaluate suppliers based on quality, reliability, technical capabilities, service, and overall value.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives through strategic sourcing, supplier optimization, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, contracts, pricing information, and supplier documentation.
• Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies that may create sourcing, cost, or performance advantages.

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of buyers and purchasing professionals.
• Establish clear goals, expectations, and performance metrics for the team.
• Provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and development opportunities that support individual and organizational success.
• Create and maintain purchasing processes and best practices that improve consistency, efficiency, and scalability.
• Review and approve purchasing decisions, supplier agreements, and expenditures within established guidelines.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and results-driven team environment.
• Communicate priorities, goals, and process improvements effectively across the department and with key business partners.
• Perform other duties as required

• Authorized to work in the United States
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) 
• 4–6+ years of purchasing/procurement experience, ideally in trailer, equipment, or industrial manufacturing 
• 2+ years of experience directly managing or leading a purchasing/buying team 
• Experience sourcing both mechanical/structural components (steel, chassis, axles) and electronic/technical components (solar, batteries, cameras, networking equipment) 
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing multi-category supplier bases 
• Proven ability to coach, develop, and performance-manage direct reports 
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and BOM management 
• Understanding of manufacturing production schedules and just-in-time/lead-time-sensitive purchasing 
• Excellent analytical skills for cost modeling and supplier comparison 
• Strong cross-functional communication skills (engineering, production, sales) 

• Multi-category sourcing agility (mechanical, electrical, and technology components)
• Supply chain risk management and contingency planning
• Strong vendor relationship management
• Team leadership, coaching, and talent development
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through on lead times and quality specs
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, growth-oriented manufacturing environment

• City: Addison
• State: Texas
• Zip Code: 75001
• Branch Phone Number: 724-672-5380