DATE: Aug 5, 2026
LOCATION: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States, 17603
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Company: Armstrong World Industries
Primary location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Relocation offered: No
Employment status: Full-Time
Travel: 11%-25%
Non-compete: No
The estimated base salary range for this role is “$115,000 to $155,000” per year.
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors
What does it mean to work at Armstrong?
It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.
By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:
A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, product discount programs and many more.
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
A casual work environment where we have a recognition program for our team, and service awards. You will also be able to make the most of our fitness center and lunchtime cafe.
A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.
The Procurement Manager will be responsible for the development and execution of Procurement strategies for their assigned categories. This role provides the opportunity to build exceptional relationships with business leaders, key suppliers and internal customers that will maximize value for AWI. Our close-knit, dynamic team directly influences the company’s financial performance and optimizes our supply chain.
What’s in it for you?
Drive strategic impact by leading procurement initiatives that directly improve financial performance and strengthen the supply chain.
Build influential partnerships with business leaders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to maximize value and innovation.
Shape business strategy through market analysis, contract negotiations, forecasting, and supplier performance management
What will you do?
Develop & implement commodity strategies to minimize risk and drive supplier performance
Identify and prioritize procurement initiatives; allocate appropriate time and resources to ensure timely completion
Provide procurement leadership to the business by assisting with market assessment, risk management, strategy development, contract negotiation, and supplier management
Actively contribute to and assist with the development of market leading, exciting new products
Provide forecasts and analysis for financial, capital, strategic planning, and budgeting; educate leadership on market dynamics and metrics
Travel:
~20%
Required Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Business, or equivalent preferred, but not required with suitable business or manufacturing leadership experience
5+ years of experience in Procurement, Finance or equivalent experience in manufacturing leadership
Financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting experience
Knowledge of purchasing principles, sourcing, and commodity pricing methods
Contract negotiation skills
What will make you successful?
Strong Business acumen
Excellent relationship nurturing skills
Effectively communicate across departments
Ability to make timely decisions and manage conflict resolution
What will make you stand out?
CPM, APICS, or other related procurement or supply chain management certifications
Experience in ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) environments. SAP or other e-Procurement technology tools
Hands-on Experience with Lean tools or Six sigma certification
Physical and Mental Demands
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit for prolonged periods; repetitive motion of hands/wrists/fingers; concentrate and repeat the same physical or mental activities over and over; think analytically and be exact or highly accurate; make decisions such as to identify complex problems, develop options and implement solutions; work in a team; ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADAAA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards; pay attention to and remember details; communicate effectively including active listening to understand points being made, and asking appropriate questions and not interrupting inappropriately; speak to convey information effectively; write to communicate effectively as appropriate for the needs of the audience; read to understand work related documents; move between different physical locations within and between buildings; and push, pull, carry and lift in the normal course of travel.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions with standard level of noise common to an office environment including office equipment and co-workers speaking to each other and on phones. Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment when entering the floor of manufacturing facilities based on the specific requirements of each location.
Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?
Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is an Americas leader in the design and manufacture of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications including ceilings, specialty walls and exterior metal solutions. With approximately $1.4 billion in revenue, AWI has about 3,700 employees and a manufacturing network of 21 facilities in North America.
At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.
For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.
We are committed to developing new and sustainable architectural solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.
Our Sustainability Ambition
"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:
Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.
About the location (Lancaster PA)
Lancaster, PA. A great central location in South Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster is ideally situated for easy access to major metropolitan cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York City. Lancaster offers a vibrant arts and entertainment community with wonderful historic sites, B&Bs, museums, great shopping, entertainment venues and restaurants.
Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Come and build your future with us and apply today!
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