PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Knife River Corporation -
Harrisburg, OR

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Job Category: Accounting

Requisition Number: PURCH003633

Posting Details

- Posted: May 21, 2026
Full-Time
On-site
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KR HARRISBURG PRESTRESS

PO BOX 181

HARRISBURG, OR 97446, USA

KR HARRISBURG PRESTRESS

PO BOX 181

HARRISBURG, OR 97446, USA

KRO SPOKANE PRESTRESS

7721 N IDAHO RD

NEWMAN LAKE, WA 99025, USA

KRO SPOKANE PRESTRESS

7721 N IDAHO RD

NEWMAN LAKE, WA 99025, USA

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This role is responsible for managing the procurement process in collaboration with our corporate shared services team to ensure materials are ordered, tracked, and delivered on time to support production schedules. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, takes ownership of execution, and builds strong relationships with both internal teams and external suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

Own and manage the end-to-end procurement process to ensure materials are ordered, confirmed, and delivered in alignment with production schedules

Ensure all orders are accurate, complete, placed on time, acknowledged by vendors, and tracked through delivery

Maintain visibility of all active orders and proactively address risks

Coordinate with shared support resources executing procurement tasks

Manage and enforce procurement workflows including requisition tracking and date-needed alignment

Serve as primary point of contact for key suppliers

Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure responsiveness, reliability, and issue resolution

Monitor vendor performance including delivery reliability, lead times, cost competitiveness, and communication

Coordinate with Engineering, Project Managers, and Operations to ensure accurate requisitions and delivery timelines

Identify and manage supply chain risks including long-lead items and vendor constraints

Identify and develop new suppliers to improve cost, capacity, and reliability

Evaluate supplier capabilities and maintain a competitive supplier base

Develop and execute cost reduction strategies across materials and suppliers

Analyze purchasing patterns and supplier pricing to identify savings opportunities

Lead pricing discussions and negotiations with vendors where appropriate

Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, systems, and tracking tools

Performance Expectations

Accurate and up-to-date procurement tracking

Proactive issue identification and resolution before impacting production

No preventable production delays due to missed or late orders

Demonstrated year-over-year cost improvement or cost avoidance through sourcing and supplier management

Required Qualifications

Associate degree in business, supply chain, operations, or equivalent experience

Experience facilitating procurement processes in a fast-paced environment

Experience with Excel, ERP systems, or similar tracking tools

Strong communication, organization, and follow-through skills

Ability to work cross-functionally without direct authority

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, operations, or supply chain

Experience in manufacturing or construction materials

Understanding of production environments and supplier coordination

What We’re Looking For

Highly organized and detail-oriented

Strong process disciplinarian who ensures consistency

Effective at working through others without direct reports

Proactive problem-solver who takes ownership

Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment

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