Global Procurement & Supplier Development Manager

About One Manta

One Manta is an international construction materials procurement and supply company serving commercial contractors, developers, government agencies, utilities, industrial customers, and infrastructure projects.

Through our family of specialized companies, we help customers source construction materials for projects throughout the United States, the Caribbean, the Pacific Islands, and other international markets.

We are building a long-term team to support our continued expansion into new products, markets, and supplier relationships.

If you're looking for a stable career with opportunities to grow alongside a growing international company, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Position

This is not a traditional purchasing or virtual assistant position.

As our Global Procurement & Supplier Development Manager, your mission is to help build one of our company's most valuable assets—our worldwide supplier network.

You will research manufacturers, develop supplier relationships, obtain pricing, organize procurement information, and help us continuously improve our sourcing capabilities.

Every new supplier relationship you establish makes our company stronger.

We are looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, communicating professionally, staying organized, and following through until projects are completed.

Responsibilities

• Research manufacturers and suppliers worldwide

• Identify new sourcing opportunities

• Contact manufacturers by email and phone

• Request quotations and pricing

• Follow up with suppliers until responses are received

• Complete dealer and distributor applications

• Build and maintain supplier databases

• Organize supplier pricing, lead times, and product information

• Compare suppliers and identify the best options

• Research new product categories

• Maintain organized procurement records

• Assist with special sourcing projects

• Help improve procurement systems and workflows

Qualifications

We're looking for someone who is:

• Fluent in written and spoken English

• Highly organized

• Detail-oriented

• Self-motivated

• Professional and dependable

• Comfortable communicating with manufacturers

• Strong at internet research

• Comfortable using spreadsheets

• Able to manage multiple projects at once

• Able to learn new software quickly

• Interested in long-term employment

Helpful Experience (Not Required)

Experience in any of the following is a plus:

• Procurement

• Purchasing

• Supply Chain

• Manufacturing

• Construction

• Import / Export

• Project Coordination

• Vendor Management

• Business Development

• Customer Service

• Microsoft Excel

• Google Workspace

What We Offer

• Full-time remote position

• Competitive salary

• Performance bonuses

• Annual performance reviews

• Opportunity for salary increases

• Long-term career growth

• Interesting international projects

• Stable, professional work environment

Application Instructions

To demonstrate attention to detail, please begin your application with the words:

Global Procurement Ready

Then answer the following questions:

1. Tell us about yourself.

2. Why are you interested in this position?

3. Describe a time you solved a difficult problem.

4. Describe a situation where persistence helped you accomplish something.

5. Have you ever worked with suppliers or manufacturers? If so, explain.

6. What software programs do you use regularly?

7. Why do you believe you would be successful in this role?

8. What are your long-term career goals?

9. When would you be available to start?

Qualified candidates will be invited to complete a short paid skills assessment before final interviews.