Manufacturing Procurement Operations Manager
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Job Location:
Birmingham, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
The Opportunity
Creature is seeking a sharp systems-minded Procurement Operations Manager to lead vendor qualification sourcing execution and prefab supply chain coordination across our integrated building platform. This role is core to advancing our Design Manufacture Construct (DMC) modelbuilding the infrastructure and accountability to ensure that manufactured components arrive on time on quality and at scale.
The ideal candidate is equal parts strategist and operator. You will manage the pipeline of Tier 1 vendors and fabricators lead performance assessments and collaborate deeply with our Design team to embed constructability sequencing and manufacturability thinking at the front end of projects. Youll also play a critical role in root cause resolution and vendor development ensuring our supply chain grows alongside our platform.
Key Responsibilities
Vendor Evaluation & Development
- Lead assessment and onboarding of Tier 1 suppliers for manufactured components and volumetric assemblies.
- Define and maintain KPIs across delivery quality and scalability integrating with Creatures Production System.
- Perform regular vendor audits and capacity checks ensuring risk is surfaced early and proactively managed.
Procurement & Execution Oversight
- Oversee sourcing strategy bid review and scope validation for prefabricated assemblies.
- Ensure price performance and delivery commitments are locked before fabrication begins.
- Track milestone delivery performance and coordinate escalation when commitments are at risk.
Front-End Coordination with Design
- Partner with the Design team to ensure constructability and modular design intent align with vendor capabilities.
- Contribute to drawing reviews material selections and Kit of Parts definitions for repeatability and manufacturing feasibility.
- Coordinate within Manufacturing Team for clear and defined Work Instructions for install of Kit of Parts
Performance Management & Continuous Improvement
- Lead root cause analysis and Corrective Action plans with underperforming suppliers.
- Build and maintain vendor scorecards and support make/buy decisions using data.
- Collaborate with Finance and Field to close the loop on cost schedule and install productivity outcomes.
Qualifications
- 5 years in procurement operations or supply chainpreferably in construction modular or manufacturing environments.
- Proven experience evaluating vendors and managing supplier performance.
- Familiarity with prefab and modular building strategies volumetric assemblies and MEP integration.
- Strong systems thinker with experience in ERP/Procore/PowerBI or equivalent supply chain tools.
- Comfortable in both field environments and cross-functional meetings with Design Field Ops and Manufacturing.
- Excellent communicator who brings structure urgency and follow-through.
Why Creature
We are building something different. A fully integrated platform that reduces friction increases quality and delivers outcomes that make a differencefor healthcare providers communities and our people. This role is a chance to shape that future from the inside out.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- ISO 9001
- Lean Six Sigma
- Management Experience
- Manufacturing & Controls
- 5S
- Manufacturing Management
- Kaizen
- Chemistry
- Manufacturing
